Comments on: How to Fit a Coat

By: Buttons

Buttons — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:30:27 +0000

I bought a coat afew weeks ago in the Urban Outfitters sale. The only thing was that it was two sizes too big. This means that the shoulders are too broad for my frame; I was going for a 60s swing coat sort of look to the coat which the two extra sizes give. Do you think it would be worthwhile getting the shoulders more fitter? They’re like an inch over on each shoulder! I think it would make it hang so much better but this article says it’s probably more worthwhile getting a new coat but booo I like this one despite it’s imperfections

By: Winterizing your casual Autumn outfits

Winterizing your casual Autumn outfits — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:57:18 +0000

[...] jacket after I’ve removed my coat. (In order for this layering trick to work, you have to get the fit of the coat just [...]

By: Twisted Tina

Twisted Tina — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:05:24 +0000

Great guide, thanks so much! I’ve been putting off coat shopping, but now I’m inspired

By: Ana

Ana — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:20:06 +0000

This is great advice, Angie. Thanks for putting this together!

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:31:07 +0000

Joy, you have a good memory.

Inge, pilling occasionally occurs on Melton wool coats, but good quality coats should not pill! Glad your S&K coat is holding up nicely.

Linda, remember this post?

http://youlookfab.com/2006/12/.....d-dresses/

You shouldn’t have a problem finding a coat long enough to cover a dress or skirt because hemlines have been shorter for two seasons. I do not prefer a mid-thigh coat over a full skirt or dress. This combination looks odd to my eye. The lines look a little better with a pencil skirt or sheath dress, but ideally what you’re after is a short coat (hip bone length), or a coat that finishes around the knee.

By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:45:56 +0000

Angie, thank you so much for such a clear and helpful post. I’d actually never considered wearing a blazer or jacket under a coat until your post last winter when you wore your moto jacket under your wool black and white coat in New York. The penny began to drop. I still have one coat from before I lost weight that now works over a jacket.

By: kari

kari — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:39:03 +0000

These are great tips, Angie. I have two coats just at knee length that fit the bill. One is a denim trench that is more appropriate for *slightly* chilly weather, and the other is a wool forest green single-breasted coat that I think I was wearing when I met you.

Now that I am primarily a bus commuter, I’m realizing that the major gap in my wardrobe is a *stylish* waterproof coat. I have an old one that is semi-waterproof but it is mid-thigh length, a pretty blah color, and doesn’t fit very well (particularly with layers.) I have a hooded slicker that I can throw on over jackets that is great for keeping me dry, but it is really more of a gear-type of jacket and only goes down to my hips.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:16:30 +0000

Great tips! I have come to love coats!

For those of you with a Nordstrom Rack in your area, they had an absolutely divine selection of coats at fab prices this fall, Hopefully, they still have lots of yummy ones left.

By: Marie

Marie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:04:10 +0000

All good points! I thrifted an awesome pea coat last year that I love, but the lining is cotton. Every time I wear 3/4 length sleeves, the sleeves get all bunched up when I put on my coat. Annoying.

By: Mellllls

Mellllls — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:56:01 +0000

Thanks for the tips. I desperately need a knee-length wool coat to wear to work as I try to wear skirts and dresses through the winter. I went to Guess, JCrew, and Macys tonight (hoping to take advantage of the one-day sale). Not only did I not see any in my price range, I didn’t find one I would have bought if money had been no object. The search continues…