PURCHASE HISTORY

-- 3rd Purchase: $89: January 2013: Covert Green is olive.
-- 2nd Purchase: $110: December 2012: Black.
-- 1st Purchase: $150: March 2012: British Khaki is like wet khaki. To me, it looks better than regular khaki.
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REVIEW 4 OF 4: THIRD PURCHASE REVIEW ON 1.4.2013: 5 STARS

We all strive to do the best with our money. When it comes to buying, I'd be willing to spend a little bit more for a high-quality product. That may not be the top-of-the-line, but one that nonetheless provides a great value for the price. This London Fog has been one of those worthy products. I bought it the first time out of taking a risk, the second from its positive experience, and this third out of admiration for the raincoat.
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REVIEW 3 OF 4: SECOND PURCHASE REVIEW ON 12.24.2012: 5 STARS

Impressed with the first purchase, I eventually bought a second in a different color. Unlike the first, this second raincoat has strongly stitched buttons. So now I have nothing to complain about anymore. As a result, I proudly promote it to a 5-star review from its former four stars.

I especially like how suave it looks with formal or casual clothing. Plus, the loose fit is comfortable. And of course, this London Fog is warm. The lining is soft, quilted, color coordinated, and zippered to the raincoat. I also dig the below-the-knee coverage and the conservative close-to-the-neck notched collar. Along with the lining, that full length and enclosing collar shielded me peacefully from a cold and rainy night. (A wide-brim wool hat and cold-weather gloves helped, too.)

Then, there are other positive psychological effects: it shrouds you in a presence of mystique, and it makes you feel exclusive and smart for using such a protective and refined apparel. So as you wear this excellent and affordable London Fog raincoat, you'll have more than bad-weather protection in a comfortable fit. You'll be showcased in it.
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REVIEW 2 OF 4: LONG-TERM REVIEW ON 12.21.2012: 4 STARS

I'm deducting a star from my initial 5-star review because of the weakly sewn buttons that are hanging from flimsy threads. Otherwise, this raincoat has been tailored more meticulously. Plus, it has a traditional handsome look that's still in vogue even in these modern times.

Performance-wise, I feel this London Fog reaches its limit in providing warmth in temperatures of about 35 degrees Fahrenheit (about 1.7 degrees Celsius). Anything colder than that and you'd have to resort to a cold-weather coat. Still, this raincoat has been helpful to me this December 2012. It's been unusually cold here in San Diego, California, USA. Evening-to-morning temperatures have been anywhere from 35 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (-1.7 to 7.2 degrees Celsius).

Another comforting feature is the low price. Purchasing it back in March 2012, I bought it for $150. Eventually, Amazon increased it to $160. Now that it's chilly December, the raincoat is surprisingly selling for only $110. That's bewildering because today, December 21st, is the start of winter. It's a time when cold-weather apparel is usually sold at a premium, not a discount.

Good-looking, warm, and reduced in price. In spite of the poorly sewn buttons, this is a high-quality product that's made even better with a rare great deal.
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REVIEW 1 OF 4: INITIAL REVIEW ON 3.25.2012: 5 STARS

Size bought and color:  40S and British Khaki

Best features:

  - Warm
  - Conservative, traditional style (if you're into that)
  - British khaki looks old-Western: no nonsense and rugged
  - High-quality materials and craftsmanship
  - Comfortable, loose fit without being baggy. A variety of body types can fit into this raincoat.
  - Looking nicer than a typical raincoat, this can be worn over casual clothes or formal attire. In either case, you'll look dashing in it.
  - Hassle-free fashion because there are no epaulets, no sleeve tabs, and no belt.

Undesirable features:

  - None as far as I can see.

Summary

The lining for the torso looks like a comforter and feels like a blanket.  Then, from the waist down to almost my knees, that lining becomes a thin, felt-type of cloth.  Furthermore, the sumptuous outside garment, which covers below my knees, is suede-like.  And although I'm neither a garment expert nor a tailor, I still experience what I see and feel to be a premium product.  This is one of my best purchases in life, and I'd rate it more than five stars if I could.