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Peacoats: Do you think they work?

JAileen

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I'm starting to clean out my closet. I have a ridiculous number of coats, and need to thin them out. So here are two thrifted peacoats. They're both 100 percent wool. The first one is loden, and the second one is charcoal. I've been wearing the charcoal one since I lost weight. Do they look good? Do you think they are worth keeping?

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Sara L.

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I'm not the best person to comment on how coats fit, but they seem very similar to each other. Which one do you see yourself wearing more often? It sounds like right now you prefer the charcoal one so maybe the loden should go.

minimalist

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Can't help on the coat front, because I have poison eye for almost anything double breasted.
But your photo bomber is adorable!

JAileen

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Sara, thanks. They're both colors I like. The loden one seems more worn, so maybe it should go. I really do need someone to say yeah or nay on the fit.

Minimalist, thanks! Bob Barker (not his real name) is a sweetie pie.

rachylou

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So... prefer the loden... it feels sharper to me, goes nice with the boots, and the colour provides outfit interest... but then you are actually wearing the charcoal... I keep one peacoat on hand...

Style Fan

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I love peacoats. I have had mine for 13 or 14 years. I prefer the loden one. But I like that colour. I would keep the one that is the colour you like.

JAileen

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Rachy, Style Fan, thanks for your thoughts. What do you think of the fit of these two coats?

Diana

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I actually think they both look too big in the shoulders and upper arms. I think you need something that's smaller up top and maybe with a bit more waist shaping. I do think the peacoat style works well with your style.

cjh

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I like the fit of the loden better. It looks a bit trimmer with the smaller collar and higher stance. Very useful for chilly days when you don't need full blown snow puffers and waterproof gear.

Liz

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I agree that the loden is looking a bit worn. The fit is better on it in the shoulders, a little tighter in the hips.
The charcoal seems too big on the shoulders and in the arms (arms are big and too long), but the hips fit better. I suspect both coats are cut for a fairly straight figure.

Jenni NZ

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I think they both fit fine, although reluctantly must say that the charcoal one fits slightly closer to your body. Reluctant because I prefer the loden one ( never heard of that word before) as to me it's more interesting and as I'm matchy-matchy in taste it matches perfectly with the boots. I'm not helping you cull, sorry!

JAileen

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Diana, thanks. Should I cull both? I do love the style, but find getting a good fit very difficult.

Cjh, thanks for your thoughts. Interesting about the higher stance. I never thought of that.

Liz, I think you're right, the loden one should be culled. And you're probably right about the straight figure: I don't have one.

Jenni, thanks. Loden is type of wool fabric. Here's the label.

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Anonymous

Well, I love the color of the loden one, but definitely keep the one that it is better condition. I like the charcoal as well and it seems the better option of the two.

Runcarla

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You say you have a lot of coats and need to cull. These are a bit worn, and a bit out of fasion fit- wise. They are thrifted. I say send both off for reasons of age and wear and tear.

You can wear this style, though.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I think they both look big, and they are also not hanging that well -- I like a peacoat to create a slightly a-line shape, and these may be stretched or worn.

JAileen

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Ryce, thank you! I agree the charcoal is better, but maybe not good enough.

Carla, thanks! They're in the bag.

UmmLila, thanks for pointing out what I couldn't quite see. I've put them in the donation bag.

Jenni NZ

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You are brave. My husband's just gone out unexpectedly to help our best friend lift some heavy stuff. It's Saturday here, maybe instead of lurking on the forum I should try to do some culling too!

unfrumped

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I agree with Diana. Both are too straight and not a great fit. They're peacoats, but you're not getting the benefit of really fun, energetic, trim peacoat style. You could rock something better. Would also look at single- breasted styles.

JAileen

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Jenni, don't worry. My husband cares more about closet space.

Unfrumped, thanks! I'm donating these and ordered a Calvin Klein peacoat from Macy's that as Diana suggested, has waist shaping. It's a wool/nylon/cashmere blend, in navy. And guess what? It's on sale!

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Yes, you can wear peacoats, but neither of these fit that well, Janet. I echo what Diana said 100%.

JAileen

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Thanks, Angie. I've ordered this one from Macy's, in navy. I think it has the shaping Diana suggested. Fingers crossed!

I really appreciate everyone's honest opinions.

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Angie

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Hope it works, Janet. And these made me think of you.

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JAileen

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Angie, those are both cute. I especially like the raincoat, with oystercatchers. Thanks!

Angie

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*happy dance*

Jenni NZ

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I might be ready to cull one highly sentimental skirt. I have had to take a photo of it I love it so much! Wish I could do it bravely like you Janet! Anyway I love that new one from Macy's and think navy will be great. I don't own any peacoats and never have had. It's probably not cold enough here in the winter- we don't get snow in Auckland.

JAileen

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Jenni, I'm sentimental about some things, but not about these jackets. I thrifted them, and it's been made apparent to me that they are not a good fit!

A peacoat isn't as warm as a down jacket. My brothers wore genuine US Navy peacoats when they were teens in the San Francisco Bay Area. I guess I assumed New Zealand had a climate similar to Northern California. It was chilly there due to the marine air, but never snowed.

I live at higher elevation and we get snow. I would wear a peacoat on a warmer winter day.