Comments on: The indispensible trench

By: Sarah J.

Sarah J. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:55:07 +0000

You say, “It is easier to dress a smarter trench style down than it is to dress a casual trench style up.”, but what if you add a belt to the casual coat especially if it has clean lines (like the bottom left in bottom row, of Ann Taylor)?

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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:05:38 +0000

Thank you for the link to that cute persimmon coat, Angie. I do think it’s very cute and worth a try.

Also, I just want to say that you have a great site and I enjoy visiting.

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:26:56 +0000

Hi Wendy and all…I’m petite too and didn’t think I could wear a trench. I actually got this same brand…Soia & Kyo…and it is mid thigh length, as Angie suggested, and fits very close to the body with no gathers, though it is belted. Since I am a slim rectangle, the double breasted buttons and shoulder detailing helps give me some bulk. What with the wetness we experience here in Seattle it’s been indispensable, as well as making me look quite a bit more put together, even when all I have is jeans and a t shirt and sweater underneath!

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:57:32 +0000

The sateen finish won’t date. It’s been around for 12 years and it’s SO mainstream. Try a colour for Spring and happy shopping!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:16:46 +0000

I’m trying to figure out which color to get for mine. I know it would be the practical thing to do to get a black one. But, I have dark hair with eggplant undertones (well, the undertones change with the seasons LOL). Would a color work better to contrast my dark hair? I am thinking of the belted type that hits mid-thigh like the ones above. Also, I wondered if a sateen finish will go out of style quickly? Hmm, so much to ponder. Time to try on a ton of them! I’m off to Macy’s this week!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:41:54 +0000

I absolutely love trenches. They make looking pulled together so easy. You can look great even if you have sweats on as long throw on a trench.

I’m also loving these bright colors for them. They’re so much fun!! I already have a black one, but now that I’ve read your post I want a red one! The green one from Ann Taylor Loft would look great in red, but alas they only have green and black.

Thanks for the post!

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:05:13 +0000

Lovely Sarah! I look forward to hearing about how much you love your new silver trench.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:29:38 +0000

Thanks for the advice Angie. My ankle length trench is about 4 years old, so that could explain the length. Also, I think I got it at Burlington Coat Factory and not a department store. I’m 5′2”, so I’m certainly not tall. I’m afraid I am drowning in fabric with it, not to mention the fact that I trip on in going up stairs. I may try to hem both the coat and the lining, but we’ll see. I’m definitely getting the silver trench you pictured above for spring. It’s adorable, juniors size (like me) and in my price range. Glad to hear metallic should be around for a while. I love them!