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Astrid

I got the LE puffer today, I sized up to the next size. The sleeves are much better, but it's almost too roomy now. I'm wearing a thick fleece sweater underneath (my normal sweaters in winter are thinner) and there's still room. I know that it's in the nature of a puffer coat, but I feel a bit shapeless in it.

What do you think? Please excuse my sweat pants and damp hair.

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11 months ago

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Latest reply was from Astrid

Alecia

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You know, I think you can do better, Astrid. I agree that it looks shapeless.

11 months ago

Suz

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Hmm. Well. I am of two minds. The colour's still fab. And you have had SUCH difficulty finding a winter coat. But it does seem rather on the roomy side.

Is this a petite or a regular? I ask because it does seem their sizing is quite different between the two size types. I have a top of theirs in a P small that I thought was a bit short, so I ordered the regular small. The regular small is HUGE on me; I have to send it back. So...just thinking...if this is a P, you might be able to size DOWN in regular for the right fit. Or if it is a regular, you might be able to fit the P.

11 months ago

Astrid

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Thanks for your input Alecia. I'm really not sure about it.

Thanks Suz, it's true that I have a hard time finding one, but it still wouldn't be a good idea just to settle for something, would it? I agree about the color though. This is a small petite. Unfortunately the regular sized coat is only available with small as the smallest size, I don't know why they don't offer a extra small with the regular sizes.

11 months ago

Beth Ann

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Astrid -- I'm missed earlier threads. I have to tell you, though, that I had a hard time with LE fit on the puffers too, although I'm larger and not exactly your shape. I had great luck with Eddie Bauer puffers, and found a 40% off deal.

11 months ago

Transcona Shannon

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I do love the colour on you Astrid and the sleeves are good. Just a thought - have you pulled the inner waist cord tighter to make the waist more defined? I felt mine was a bit shapeless and bulky looking until I pulled in the waist.

11 months ago

lyn*

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I think the colour is quite fab; but I don't feel the shape of the coat, sorry... I think you can do (and deserve) better

11 months ago

Astrid

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Thanks Beth Ann! I had a look at Eddie Bauer from time to time, but they didn't go on sale and I didn't want to pay full price. And I really need one before it gets cold this year. Maybe I won't be able to avoid paying full price. It doesn't have to be a puffer anyway, but I need a really warm coat.

Thanks Shannon. I already tried that and to my eye it only highlights the fact that it's too big.

Thanks Lyn! Seems like this one will be going back too.

11 months ago

Beth Ann

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I hear you Astrid -- Eddie Bauer doesn't do frequent sales, but the ones they do run are deep discounts. Good luck! I bought mine the week before Christmas last year for 40% off. We proceeded to have the warmest winter in decades! Who could've known! Still, I love the puffer coat because they offer such lightweight warmth.

11 months ago

Scarlet

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I am sorry, Astrid, but I think it needs more waist definition.

11 months ago

Astrid

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Thanks Beth Ann! I'll keep looking there from time to time, who knows. For the last two years we had some very cold weeks, so I really need a new one if this year's the same.

Thanks Scarlet, you're right. I'm going to the post office later today to return it. Too bad it didn't work out!

11 months ago

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