NTTD N Peal Budget alternative Commando Sweater option
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While I like the N Peal Sweater, just not sure if I could fork over the money for it, especially living in Florida, but I would still like something similar.
This is far from the exact thing but LL Bean appears to have a similar Commando Sweater. It has a different neck opening and no strings but for the price I thought some collectors here might be interested.
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/43324?page=commando-sweater-crewneck
This is far from the exact thing but LL Bean appears to have a similar Commando Sweater. It has a different neck opening and no strings but for the price I thought some collectors here might be interested.
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/43324?page=commando-sweater-crewneck
Perpetually on the hunt for and WTB:
Matchless Captain Civil War Jacket size Small
Matchless Craig Blouson original ES of 700 size Small
Matchless Captain Civil War Jacket size Small
Matchless Craig Blouson original ES of 700 size Small
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I've been watching this for a few months but it's always backordered!
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No problem! I've been looking as well and hopefully this one will come close.
Matchless Captain Civil War Jacket size Small
Matchless Craig Blouson original ES of 700 size Small
I noticed that and have an order in with them. It doesn't charge until it's in stock so I have no worries waiting.
Matchless Captain Civil War Jacket size Small
Matchless Craig Blouson original ES of 700 size Small
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Matchless Captain Civil War Jacket size Small
Matchless Craig Blouson original ES of 700 size Small
Like many of you (particularly in this thread) I'm not so sure that I'm ready to spend $500 on the actual N. Peal Commando Sweater, so I'd like to pick up a "budget" alternative. I see the other options here, but I was sort of hoping for a boat neck to stay faithful to the original look (and also to "try it out" to see if I like that sort of look). I came across this, which seems like it's too good to be true for $70, but I thought I'd see if anyone else had ordered one from this place (or has even heard of them). I think I'll try picking one up - for that price, it's worth the risk of disappointment (and they take PayPal, so I feel reasonably well protected.) Thoughts?
https://www.theleathercity.com/product/no-time-to-die-james-bond-sweater/
I'm not worried about it being a scam (that's why I only use PayPal in these situations where there isn't a number or account to "steal") but I'm not expecting much by way of quality goods. (A quick Google search on this company returns plenty of quality issues with their leather goods, in particular - so I'm not terribly optimistic.)
Mostly just curious to see if anyone else had purchased one of these. Like I said, I'll report back (and post pictures) when it arrives.
Well there’s still your name and address. Sure it’s not your card number but I would be very hesitant in even giving those out to dodgy stores.
This is another option https://www.outdoorknitwear.com/crew-neck/106-bond-.html?search_query=bond&results=1 They recently introduced the blue, with the arm patches as a response to NTTD. This has been in other posts too, not sure who found them first, but whoever it was, thanks
That one looks nice - but the site doesn't list any sizing guidelines. Just curious if anyone else has purchased one of these? What size did you get and how does it fit? I'm 5'9" ~175 lbs so I'm usually between a small and medium for this type of sweater.
I do have one, I'm about 5'9 and 170 lbs and the M fits me great, it's nicely fitted too. I've been wearing a fair bit since the weather changed as nice and comfortable.
https://www.outdoorknitwear.com/content/6-sizing-guide
Thank you Thomo & bosoxfan! It does look like the M would be a perfect fit, unfortunately they seem to be out of that size (with the elbow patches) at the moment. (As luck would have it, of course!) I've put in an email to their customer service to see if they will be restocking soon.
That’s a shame I’m sure they will have more. I have a black one too with no arm patches which I wear a lot too. Fingers crossed you’ll be able to get one soon
They reached out to me immediately and said that the website hadn't been updated with the current stock levels. Now it's showing more than 50 units in stock (of the Medium size, with elbow patches) - just in case anyone else wants to order one too.
The package arrived well-packed in its own little mini garment bag (see pictures) and inside that, was nicely folded with tissue paper and wrapped again in a waterproof plastic bag.
The quality is about what I would expect for $70. I'm not sure what the description of "viscose lining" was all about, it's just ribbed cotton (probably a poly-blend), but there's no lining to speak of. Quality is comparable to the What Price Glory Commando Sweater (in olive color) for those of you who have ordered one of those - although the 'boat neck' is closer to the N.Peal original, in the sense that it's a little more squared off and deliberate, rather than just a slit opening on the WPG. I ordered it in a size Small (I'm 5'9" ~180lbs) and although it's a little bit smaller than the others that I own in the same size, it's a very stretchy material, so I think it will be fine.
Overall, I'm pretty pleased. I would definitely recommend for anyone who is looking for the "look" of the N.Peal, in the correct color, with a boat neck, but doesn't want to spend the cash for the authentic original.
Best of all, my identity and bank account are still intact, which, as many of you have pointed out, is always a slight risk with unknown sellers. While I can't vouch for this company's other products (primarily leather reproductions, as far as I can tell), this one seems fine for what it is.