Buy or order custom made topcoat/overcoat?
Hello, I have been looking for a cameltopcoat/overcoat my size with it being made from a good % of wool for about 2 months now, but I just can't find one.
My size in clothing is pretty small (height: 168cm/5'6, chest: 90cm, waist 28 inches).
Since I live in Kyiv, Ukraine, I may not have as broad of a selection of clothing as some other countries, but i'm sure i'll fine something. So far I have found two, three, maybe 4 topcoats that fit me in my shoulders OR waist, but never both. All of those topcoats/overcoats however, are always around 50/50 synthetic fabrics and wool, which I would not like since this is going to be a pretty expensive purchase, so i'd like it to last for a long time.
I wouldn't mind buying one online, but I would like to try it on myself by going to their store (which is what I've been doing some of the time). If this will not be an option, I can take my measurements and risk buying one online without trying first.
The average price for topcoats here is 4000-5000 UAH (100-125 euros). If I'll buy one, I'll also have to tailor it because I am yet to find a topcoat that has the length I want (mid thigh) and sleeve length, which will be an additional 1500-3000 UAH (40-75 euros). A topcoat being made up from more than +/- 50% wool will cost even more, if I will even find one my size.
Ordering a custom made topcoat costs from 5500-15000 UAH (135-375 euros) NOT including the material, but at least it will be my size and i will not have to tailor it.
What do you guys think I should do? This is my first time looking for/buying one, so do any of you have any tips or advice?
My size in clothing is pretty small (height: 168cm/5'6, chest: 90cm, waist 28 inches).
Since I live in Kyiv, Ukraine, I may not have as broad of a selection of clothing as some other countries, but i'm sure i'll fine something. So far I have found two, three, maybe 4 topcoats that fit me in my shoulders OR waist, but never both. All of those topcoats/overcoats however, are always around 50/50 synthetic fabrics and wool, which I would not like since this is going to be a pretty expensive purchase, so i'd like it to last for a long time.
I wouldn't mind buying one online, but I would like to try it on myself by going to their store (which is what I've been doing some of the time). If this will not be an option, I can take my measurements and risk buying one online without trying first.
The average price for topcoats here is 4000-5000 UAH (100-125 euros). If I'll buy one, I'll also have to tailor it because I am yet to find a topcoat that has the length I want (mid thigh) and sleeve length, which will be an additional 1500-3000 UAH (40-75 euros). A topcoat being made up from more than +/- 50% wool will cost even more, if I will even find one my size.
Ordering a custom made topcoat costs from 5500-15000 UAH (135-375 euros) NOT including the material, but at least it will be my size and i will not have to tailor it.
What do you guys think I should do? This is my first time looking for/buying one, so do any of you have any tips or advice?
