Livingston Brushed Cotton Sack Coat - Black

Product was great and fairly heavy but arrived with a significant crease on both shoulders due to tight packaging. I hung it for a couple of weeks but finally resorted to pressing it out. Gives a wonderful turn of the last century look.

I’ve not had a chance to wear my Livingston Sack Coat yet due to the warm temperatures but I’m glad I went for this instead of the slightly longer cutaway style,Not dismissing the aforementioned as a possible future purchase though. I think that when I can
consistently wear it, It will soften up nicely and ‘Give’ a little. I will try to wear it when I don’t need to take too much of what I would term ‘Inside Pocket Clutter’ as I think any bulging would affect the shape,style and cut of the garment. Enjoying the sunny
weather but roll on slightly cooler temperatures so I can ‘GET IT ON’. Fast delivery again, Always a joy shopping at Historical
Emporium.

I bought this coat/jacket because I needed to fill a gap in my wardrobe. I have plenty of frock coats and fancy vests, but not a lot of practical everyday stuff. I was a bit worried about getting the size right, as it's slim fit and I'm slightly overweight. But it turns out to be perfect in size 46, all that's too big is the sleeves which need taking up, as per usual. I don't really need to button it up, but I can at least do up the first one which is all that's required.
It's a coat you can dress up or down. It looks good with vintage or modern style, and to the untrained eye it just looks like an ordinary business jacket or something similar. But once you start wearing nice waistcoats and ties, people start complimenting you on how dapper you look, et cetera. You start to become more noticeable.
It's best worn with bowties, I think. It really completes the look, and is less intimidating. I wear brightly coloured ones as the outfits I wear with this end up being very dark on their own. It also looks vaguely reminiscient of Winston Churchill's iconic outfits, so it might be suitable for cosplay purposes.
One thing I will say, is that as with any brushed cotton coat or jacket, it's a lint magnet, and it attracts dust and detritus all over. Especially in solid black. So it's a good idea to brush it regularly, if not every day you wear it.
Overall, it's a great coat and essential if you have any ambitions to wear vintage styles every day. It's a great place to start from, and it looks good with just about anything. It's also less conspicuous than a cutaway or frock coat, and it's durable enough to wear everyday with minimal damage.

I was in general pleased with this coat ,however the stitching on the back ,is as a Frock Coat therefore slimmed down ,whereas a Sack Coat should be a DrapeBack Box Shape.The button Holes I found were too small for the buttonsI bought a size 42 though my English size is 40,so bearing on mind the slim nature of the cut a size 44 would have been better

Great fit. Sturdy somewhat stiff at first. But with a day of wear, it's worn in good. Love this coat!

This is my favourite sack coat!

I've always had a difficult time finding clothes in the style that appeals to me. Then I found Historical Emporium and ended up buying 12 items within a week. The fit and quality is outstanding on every item, and they're in a earlier style that I like much more than modern, suits or sports jackets that are heavily tailored and I find generally uncomfortable. Anywhere I go, wearing the Sack Coat and corresponding pants, vest, puff or 4 in hand tie, I get huge compliments from people who want to know where to find similar clothes. Look at the picture of the sack coat and gray Fletcher vest (which I also bought) and you're looking at pure class. Add a watch chain and you're all set. I'll be a repeat customer, for many, many more years.

Very well made a dn comfortable coat. I bought this to complete a set of Victorian clothes i was to use for a wedding. It may well become my everyday wear coat.

THIS COAT WAS EXCELLENT, FIT MY VICTORIAN THEMED WEDDING TO THE MAX, EXCELLENT QIUALITY FOR THE PRICE..

Beautiful Sack Coat. Love the styling and the many compliments received. Rich texture, deep black color and the coat size is "true to fit." Wish there were additional dark color options like a navy blue or burgundy.

I love this coat. It is cut differently than today's coats. The shoulders are wide with a little padding. It allows you to move. And unlike today's coats/jackets, the waist isn't huge. It is cut slim. The brushed cotton is heavy and just feels luxurious. I am thrilled with coat and will wear it frequently.

A quality coat with accurate sizing & authentic styling. Low shine cotton fabric is perfect for the look and comfort I wanted. A little watch pocket might have been nice, but no real complaints. I'm very pleased.

The quality of the coat was outstanding, but it was a tailored fit. I haven't been able to wear anything fitted since the last century.

Very nice coat. I'm playing Mark Twain and this a great coat for the non-white-linen-suit Sam Clemens look.

This is a nice coat, a little heavier that expected but still a nice coat.

Excellent quality, good fit. Not only did I look 1890's, I felt 1890's.

This was a great find. Nice texture, fit and "hang". Makes me look better than I deserve. Used the fit guide, ordered a size 50 and it feels just right.

It's a great coat. Nice quality. Don't expect it to fit like a three piece suit would — it's not. It's a sack coat which has a different cut. I love it... it's distinct.

As always, I am impressed with the quality of clothing items from Historical Emporium. This coat looks authentic and is well made.

If your a little heavy on the waste, this coat is not for tou.

Item was used for historic event. Wearing it I felt like I was in the 1900s Everything I ordered from Historical Emporium was fantastic, so was the service on an item I returned because of my mistake. They still resolved it very quickly. Thank you HS !!!

Ok, it's a minor quibble, but this does run just ever so slightly small, especially in the waist. Now, before you tell me I need to lose a few pounds there, I'm actually a very good fit for the standard suit "drop" (i.e. 44" chest, 38" waist - I actually tend to run under a bit as I wear size 34 trousers). The chest fits very nicely, even with an iPad mini in the pocket (steam powered of course). But when I button all the buttons, it is just a tad tight at the waist. Still, as these were typically worn with only the top buttoned, it is not a terrible drawback.

As for the quality, it is quite nice. Warm, comfortable, definitely worth the price asked here. The lining is a bit on the thin side, but feels quite sturdy, so I am not worried about wear there too much.

If you want a good variant on the frock coat for your wardrobe, this is a good bet.

I was pleased to see the addition of a sack coat that would go with my Livingston Vest and Trousers. Now I have the complete ensemble. The quality and fit are excellent. I hope you will consider making this item in other colors to match your already existing vest/trouser combinations.

I recently ordered the Livingston Black Brushed Cotton Sack Coat. It came and more than exceeded my expectations in quality to cost. This coat is really well made and looks fantastic. I wish all of my clothes were made with this much care.