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Question on Laundry sateen military trench coat from bluefly

Although I probably won't buy it, I love the trench you posted on the weekend blog, the Laundry sateen military trench coat from bluefly, and have a couple of questions in case I can't resist this coat or find another similar style.
1. Is this coat age appropriate for over 60?
2. Will the shoulder details work with wide shoulders? Usually I avoid this, but these look like they take up less space and don't extend to the edge of the shoulder seam. Could that actually visually narrow the shoulder line?

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5 Replies

Posted 4 months ago

Hi Joy! I love this jacket, and I definitely think you could pull it off, even over 60. No problem. It's very chic and understated, but still has some spunk.

I have broad shoulders and tend to stay away from this styling as well, but I have had some military styles work for me. It really just depends on the item, and I can only tell when I have it on. I think you should order this and give it a try! :D

Posted 4 months ago

I'm not knowledgeable enough to answer your question about this type of coat working for broad shouldered lasses or not, but I just had to say that it's a gorgeous coat and I'm 100% convinced that you could pull this off at any age Joy!

Posted 4 months ago

What Ana and Inge said! Try the trench, Joy. I have a stylsih 69 year old client in a military trench. She looks fabulous.

Posted 4 months ago

I have very broad shoulders, Joy, and although I love this coat, I have found that any detail at or near the shoulder tends to draw attention there and that is the exact opposite of what I want, you may not have the same problem as I do, but I just thought I would give you my opinion....

Posted 4 months ago

I really love the styling and attitude of this coat but, on further consideration, will reluctantly pass because I bought a black sateen trench at Nordstroms last year that has lots of wear left in it. *sigh*
If the military trench goes down further in price I'll reconsider. I suspect it may not be the best style anyway with the shoulder detail.

Posted 4 months ago