RJ Classics "Grey Label" vs "Orange Label" (Is orange really worth it?)

[amb]

Anybody up-to-speed on the soft-shell options from RJ Classics who wants to tell me how ridiculously much money I should spend on a show coat?

It looks like they’re leaving the market for gent’s high-tech coats entirely (and just keeping the basic show coat and a melton), but they’ve still got stock in scattered sizes that they’re selling at 20% off and their coats actually fit me pretty well so I figured I should get while the getting is good.

Anyway, the “orange label” is more than twice as much as the “grey label”, but the descriptions for both are largely marketing-speak and don’t tell me much. Staying as cool as possible is probably my biggest priority. Any opinions out there? (…and if so, thank you!)

[Melissa.Van_Doren]

It’s not just the fabric, it’s the tailoring. If you want to look crisp while you’re staying cool, spend the money.

[Glyphica]

I have an orange label dressage coat and it’s fabulous. Well worth the money. I’ve never had one of their grey label coats to compare it too though.

[MissAriel]

(pssst - the RJ Classics Palm coat is on sale for $116 at Tack of the Day)

[soloudinhere]

I love my orange label coats. They do fit better than the grey label and are lighter/better fabric. I buy them on sale when I see them which is fairly often at the end of show season.