We called them Pea Jackets and they were all wool in the 70s. I think calling them Pea Coats is a try to upgrade their social status. I last wore mine circa 1983 or so when Ronald Reagan took over. I looked around at people and could see it was so dated so I chucked it and it was all wool. Wish I had it now, old trusty reliable. I would be dressing in tune with the new Obama malaise/depression
Classic button style all wool coats never go out of style.
Well, mine is a real Pea Coat issued by the U.S. Navy. It is so heavy that I can barely move in it, but oh so warm. 25 yo and looks like new.
My husband acquired his the old fashioned way.....from the Navy :)