Description

Belted Coat — Marlowe in Pink Wool Blend by REISS

Every coat has one decision it refuses to compromise on. In the REISS Marlowe, that decision is the belt: a self-fabric band at the waist that transforms a Belted Coat from outerwear into architecture. Knotted at the front it tailors the double-breasted silhouette to your waist; looped at the back it frees the line for movement; left hanging it adds the only drama a blind-seamed coat needs. Around that belt, REISS built 66% wool / 34% polyester with concealed blind seams, a notch lapel, functional flap pockets, and a vented back hem under an approximately 49-inch longline. True to size. Dry clean. Imported.

What the Tailor Noticed First

• Blind seams: Stitching hidden inside so the wool exterior reads as one unbroken panel
• Belt engineering: Self-fabric, correctly weighted, with back loops that hold it flat when worn loose
• Wool ratio: 66% wool for hand and warmth; 34% polyester so shoulders keep their line for years
• Vented back hem: A working vent that lets a 49″ hem swing instead of trap the legs
• Flap pockets: Real pockets with tailored flaps — depth tested by phone and gloves
• Notch lapel: Cut to stand open without collapsing, framing rather than flopping

Three Ways to Wear the Belt

The knot: Front-tied, slightly off-center — tailors the double-breasted cut into an hourglass.
The loop: Threaded through the back belt loops (as styled in the rear view) — clean front, movement behind.
The hang: Untied, ends swinging — the coat’s only permission to be loud.

Belted Coat — Full Details

The Worktable Notes

On wool: 66% is enough wool to drape and warm; 34% poly is enough memory to survive a decade of hangers.
On length: 49″ from high point of shoulder lands below the knee on most heights — petite owners, a tailor can take it up without breaking the vent.
On care: Dry clean only; steam low; hang broad. The blind seams reward gentle handling with a lifetime of clean lines.
On fit: True to size with layering room; the model at 5’10” wears it as a full longline, which is the intention.

The Good & The Considerations

The Good: Belt transforms silhouette three ways; blind-seam exterior reads couture; dusty pink flatters all palettes; 66% wool warmth with shape memory; vented hem frees the stride; functional flap pockets; true-to-size layering; expert-validatable construction.

The Considerations: Dry clean only; pink shows lint and splash more than dark wool; 49″ hem wants height or a heel (or a hem adjustment); double-breasted cut carries gentle weight; a belt this good invites over-tightening — knot it kind.

Belted Coat — Common Questions

Is the belt on this Belted Coat removable?
It’s a self-fabric belt designed to be tied at the front, looped through the back belt loops, or left hanging — wear it whichever way the day requires.

What are blind seams on this Belted Coat?
Concealed stitching that hides construction lines inside the garment, so the wool exterior falls as one clean, unbroken sweep.

How long is this Belted Coat?
Approximately 49 inches from high point of shoulder to hem, with a vent at the back hem to keep the longline walkable.

What’s the fabric and care for this Belted Coat?
66% wool and 34% polyester; dry clean only, hang on a broad hanger, and steam at low temperature if needed.