The other concern is that it has been more than 30 days since my initial Burberry purchase. I'm not sure that they will refund me but I will try them if I decide to do that. I have to admit I think I like the Burberry one better on me but I still like the BB & need to try one on right after the other. I haven't tried Burberry back on since the BB ones. Liz I think I can wear navy too so that might be the way to go. If BB come out with a better khaki next year I could get a light one then. I still want a light one & if it is cheaper I won't worry so much about stains etc. Still thinking about it. I will have to see what DH says. He has high expectations of clothing & always chooses the most expensive items without knowing the price. I'm not saying price equals quality. I should say he always chooses the higher quality, but often it ends up being more expensive.

Elle, my internet was down all afternoon and I didn't see this thread until last night. When I tried to comment, I was kicked off again, argh!

First of all, thanks for starting this PSA. The fit of the Brooks Brothers coats looks so good on you has me questioning my size. I wish there had been a size down for me to try on just to make sure it was indeed too small for layering over a blazer. They had a coat 2 sizes down, but I didn't even want to tempt myself. I knew it would look great over just a shirt, but was afraid I'd go and buy another super-fitted coat that I couldn't get anything under!

You have some tough decisions to make girl! First of all, it amazes me how close the BB come to the Burberry. Second, the Burberry does looks better fitting, and I'm sure that once you've had one on, you will never forget what that kind of fit and quality feel like. The casual observer may not be able to tell the difference between the two, you will be able to tell.

You could buy the light Burberry and then for little more than the price of a cleaning/reproofing you could have a navy BB as a sort of insurance policy, something to pull out when your activities could threaten the lighter coat. But then you have to ask yourself if it's worth it to have a Burberry trench that you kind of 'save'. I will be interested to see what your DH thinks about all this, and how wonderful that he is such a fan of quality, win-win!

You have to know that it was your first trench pictures that started me hankering for one (well it's been on my level 3 shopping list). You looked so mysterious and glamorous, all at the same time. Whatever you decide, I hope you wear and enjoy the coat you end up with. You were made to wear a trench coat!

Elle, you look fantastic in all four of them, it's tough to decide! I think the BB's look great on you so if you want to save money, go with those! But I understand about the quality, sometimes it's worth it to go with the best.

I don't know why I want to try these--I already have two Kate Spade trenches! But sometimes you just have to try something to get it out of your system, KWIM? I always wanted a Burberry trench but I don't think it's worth it for me right now. So, do you think the 6 will be the right size? I normally wear 4 in coats, but now I just measured myself and I am 36-36-38 (ugh, that is depressing! I am a brick!). But if I went with the size chart I'd be between a 6 and an 8 (or larger than an XL if I went by my waist, LOL). My shoulders are 41 inches around, if I'm measuring correctly.

Goldenpig I do think a 6 would fit you. According to the size chart I should be a 4. It depends how you want it to fit. You just had a baby right? I think you would fit into a 6 now & hopefully have it still fit if you lose weight. FWIW the actual waist measurement of my coat is 34" but my waist is 28".

Claire I am thinking along the lines of your suggestion, both to keep Burberry in khaki & buy BB in navy & also that what is the point of saving the Burberry. I am going to start an ask Angie thread with photos.

Rae did you get a size 2 held?

Both CC and BH were out of the two by this morning, but Amy in Beverly Hills offered to have it shipped to me from another store for free... so yes, the 2 is on the way! I almost decided not to worry about it, but Claire had a good point about not wondering what if. It is coming from Palm Desert, so it should be here quickly.

Suppose I could catch a flight to Bev Hills to try on the 2 and 4 in Navy?

Yay Rae! It rhymes.

The sale actually ends today, July 2nd. Online and phone orders good till midnight Eastern time, and in stores until close of business.

Mine (in 6p) should be here tomorrow!

I will be returning a 2 in khaki to Beverly Hills or Century City if anyone is interested. I might return the navy but not yet. The SA at BH said the sale ends Wednesday. Maybe ends online today. Maybe I shouldn't return mine until we see if any fabbers have missed out on the sale price & then they can get it from me at the sale price. If anyone wants to tell me what they want me to do please post here.