Not sure where to ask this. Want to treat self to an extra tall leather duster

[Tallbald]

In keeping with the theme of the old west, I'd like to treat myself to a leather duster. My trouble is, I am 6'5" tall and cannot so far found a retailer with one to fit my tall frame. Guidance appreciated. Don

[Red Cent]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&linkCode=ur2&tag=okobbeat-20&keywords=mens%20duster%20coat

[Shotgun Franklin]

What you actually want is a Range Coat, a Duster was a light linden or
cotton cover to keep your clothing clean while wearing your nicer clothing.

[Tallbald]

Thank you all so much. Don.

[Red Cent]

http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Duster-Coat-Leatherbull-Shipping/dp/B002XN9HGU/ref=sr_1_19/179-4596052-1349703?ie=UTF8&qid=1378773309&sr=8-19&keywords=mens+duster+coat

Hey Shotgun, they are calling them dusters.

[MedicineMan]

Allstate Leather has them in Black and Brown.

Good prices if you like the style and their stuff is high quality.
I used to sell it.

[Shotgun Franklin]

'They' are wrong.

[Red Cent]

Why are they wrong?

[Shotgun Franklin]

Because a long leather coat is not a duster. And no, I won't stay here and debate this with you. You have never been wrong, just ask you.

[Red Cent]

Well, Shotgun I do a lot of research. I enjoy filling the old gourd with important and unimportant information. Kinda of a jack of all trades and master of none. If I am not informed about the subject I will stay out of the fracas.

The "duster" is a subjective term used to describe the long coats of the 19th century.

"A duster is a light, loose-fitting long coat.The original dusters were full-length, light-colored canvas or linen coats worn by horsemen to protect their clothing from trail dust. Dusters intended for riding may have features such as a buttonable rear slit and leg straps to hold the flaps in place. For better protection against rain, dusters were made from oilcloth and later from waxed cotton.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duster_(clothing)

From my point of view, any garment faithfully patterned from the duster of the past could be called a duster. If you would not prefer to call it a duster, then that is OK.

You have a great day, Shotgun.