Trench Coats (for non-devious purposes)

First of all: Who wears them that isn't either 1) Going to shoot some people up at school, 2) You're gothic (or punk or whatever, although if you aren't a poser you won't admit to it), or 3) You're going to a party for Halloween and you want to look like Neo.

Second of all: I want on really bad because they're really cool and, well, that's the only reason. The point remains that I want a really long duster and I have no money (so it has to be cheap) and If you've ever seen the new version of Jesus Christ Superstar, you know exactly what I mean.

Third, and finally: When was the first time you ever saw one and what was your reaction to it?

I myself saw a guy walk past and for about 5 seconds I still saw a black blur. It was really cool so I wanted one. That was 3 years ago and I still want one.


Anyway, whaddya say?
wanna help me.?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

It seems that everyone thinks that everyone that wears a trench coat that is in HS is trying too hard........

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...relatively antisocial, tended to harass various teachers and students....

Not to brag or anything, but I find it strange that that is an exact description of me.
Without the Antisocial or the D&D.
So pretty much it's almost nothing like me.
Still, the point remains.

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No, don't buy one.

This, I agree with.

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For it to work, your whole style and attitude has to match it. And… you're fourteen. Sorry, there's no way you won't look like a total dork.

This, I do not.
You know, fourteen year olds have been completely wrong in that people think that they have no clue whatsoever.
Everyone thinks they are immature (how immature of me to mention :biggrin: )

Me not looking right in one is definately true. That doesn't mean I won't get one once I'm 18 (perhaps I won't be quite as dorky then??:eyebrow: Doubt it.) I might consider again.

Style: Hmmmm..... don't really have one. (then again, according to the TRUE goths, they didn't have one either.)
Attitude: As a whole, I'd say manic depressive. Other than that, I'd say I'm pretty much depressed at least 1/4 of the time.

And.......
our good friend Fatt doesn't have far to go before the same fate befalls him.
No offence.
Really.
:biggrin:


One question remains to be answered: WHERE CAN I BUY ONE (just in case I decide to get one against my better judgement.)

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Fatt

Alright. As far as pricing goes, it varies depending on what you want to do. If you want to really look good, you need to buy a suit that goes appropriate with the coat. My friend Benjamin had to go in for a job interview for an IT specialist. For the interview, he bought himself a $1200 suit, and an $800 trench coat that worked well with the suit. Luckily for him, he did not require any custom tailoring. Even better, his interviewer wore the exact same thing, which looks real good for a job interview.

...Now for the cheaper side of life...

My [former] boss said "We are throwing [military fatigues] away as it has a negative merchandise value." Of course, being a dumpster diver, I said "It keeps me warm, and I can get that smell of rot and blood out of it."

If you really insist on getting a trench coat, hit up thrift stores, consignment shops, e-bay, and rummage sales. E-bay is always pretty random, but at the other places listed I've seen them on sale for about $2 to $50 depending on their condition. If you want my coat, I'll honor all serious offers, which means none.

It's ok.
I want a black one anyway.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by SampMan87

I happened to stumble across a decent trench coat at the local GoodWill store that my friend dragged me into one day....

I can't complain, but due to the principle of it, I haven't gone back in there since.

It's a really nice coat. I has a removable liner inside, but it's not black. It's this sort of khaki brown color. If you've ever played Perfect dark for N64, it looks almost exactly like the ones the guys in Chicago wear. Ironically, when I wear it I look like the stereotypical chicago business employee.

It's a nice coat though. Like FadedReality, I live in florida, and so it doesn't serve much purpose other than image.

Sounds like the one that I think I gave away.
I hated it, but it was really warm.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

True.

But I (as both a music and anime geek of sorts) am rather offended by that generalization.

How ya doing, buddy?