MTO: The Donegal Overcoat

Please note this is a made-to-order product and therefore non-refundable. Delivery due in late October 2026.

The Donegal Overcoat is the most popular piece of clothing Permanent Style has ever created, born out of a need for a versatile coat that could be worn with jeans for a walk, or tailoring to the office. 

Says Simon: "Donegal tweed is so pleasing in the texture it creates, yet subtle. There’s slubbiness in there and colour variation when you look carefully, but it never feels as old-fashioned as a big windowpane."

For the pre-order this year, we are offering a small number of the archive colours charcoal, dark brown and lightweight navy, plus a special edition just for this year: a heavy Fox Brothers navy twill. 

Only the light grey (also known as black/white) will be stocked from this coats in the autumn. You can however order one of those now too, to reserve the piece or order an unusual size. 

Read more about each colour below:

Dark Grey

Brown

Lightweight Navy

Light Grey

Fox Brothers special edition navy

Alterations

The coat is made to be easy to alter:

- It is cut a little longer than most modern overcoats, as Simon considers it more practical and flattering

- But it can easily be shortened by a tailor - a good 10cm without interrupting the balance

- It can also be lengthened if needed, by around 5cm

- The sleeves can also be lengthened by around 4cm. And they can be shortened. Shortening by 1.5cm would be easy - more than that would require the wrist strap to be moved, but that is not a big job for a tailor

- The body can also be narrowed, but isn't recommended, as the style is supposed to be roomy, easy to wear, and flow

Measurements

- Have a close look at the measurements below if you're unsure of sizing, and if in doubt compare to a coat you already own

- However, the coat is standard size, so take your normal size - roughly Small for a 48 chest, Medium for 50 and so on. Unlike the Bridge Coat, it is not slim in fit and there should therefore be no need to size up.

- Simon is six foot tall and usually wears a size 50-chest jacket. He is wearing a Medium.