Italian Air Force Wool Short Greatcoat

This is a stylish,well tailored and good quality overcoat. Being pure wool it is very warm and its substantial weight makes you aware that you are cosily wrapped up against the elements. There are 2 decent sized hand warming pockets on the exterior.. I was surprised that there was no inside pocket (s), but I suspect this is a case of the Italian Air Force prioritising style over practicality.
Personally I favour a shorter length overcoat over a full length one as it appears (to me at least) to be more modern. I would regard this as “smart casual” wear.
The sizing is accurate but it is sized to go over nothing more than a shirt and a thin V neck sweater, so if you want to wear it over a thick pullover or with a jacket underneath you may want to go up at least a size.
I found the brass buttons to be a bit “over the top”, for my taste, so I replaced them with some of a similar style but in a far less “blingy” smoked chrome finish which works really well.
I must admit (brass buttons aside) the Italian really do have a great sense of style with their formal garments striking a great balance of being smart without being too formal or “stuffy”.
To all intents and purposes it seems like a brand new and unused jacket, I would be very surprised if it had ever been worn. Yes, on receipt there were some creases, but I simply hung it on a coat-hanger and after a few days these completely disappeared.
As always both the customer service and value for money were exemplary.

As described - as new condition (albeit having presumably been in stores for decades) great value for such quality. Very pleased with the purchase.

This is a terrific coat. The one I received looks as if it has never been issued - or only had very, very light wear. The quality is great, and (as a reviewer mentioned earlier) it has a much more 'tailored' fit to it, which makes it look very stylish indeed.
Goes great with my handlebar moustache, and when wearing it, I can't help feeling that I have the option of calling in an air-strike next time someone annoys me at the pub!!!

The threads holding two of the buttons on had got pretty weak, but reattaching a button or two is a walk in the park.

Fabric itself is in great condition, no weird warehouse smell which was a pleasant surprise for a wool coat of this vintage(!).

Lovely material, excellent fit as I am a 40 regular and it looks tailor made. The ladies seem to love it as well. I am using it for an overcoat for the spring and fall seasons as I live in Canada. Good delivery and service. I am very pleased with this greatcoat.