https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:07:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400194 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:53:46 +0000 K. Period. 2400194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been thinking about this on and off the last few days, mostly because I have a couple of robe coats and I wonder what I would do if I lost the tie.&nbsp;</p> <p>So...what do you think about the length of your coat? Would you be willing to sacrifice a few inches of length (maybe less depending on how deep the hem is) from the bottom of your coat in order for a sewist to make you a replacement belt? You could maybe back the belt in something else interesting if needed to minimize the impact on the length and do a slide through buckle to make the best use of the least fabric.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400146 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:07:48 +0000 gryffin 2400146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about this?&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://us.maxmara.com/p-9506015106012-sun-midnightblue">https://us.maxmara.com/p-95060.....dnightblue</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400145 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:04:58 +0000 Janet 2400145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s promising! Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400141 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:40:30 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2400141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found that Max Mara (as opposed to Max Mara Weekend, where I bought my coat) sells replacement belts. I ordered a navy and crossing fingers they use the same colors as their sister brand. Blues are tricky!</p> <p>I’m also going to try those Lulu thermals — the indochine blue color they have is lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400129 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:39:40 +0000 Lisa 2400129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had good luck with these fleece lined leggings from Amazon.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400115 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:34:48 +0000 Style Fan 2400115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous coat.&nbsp; How unfortunate that you lost the belt.&nbsp; The YLF has come through with some great suggestions.</p> <p>I have ordered the joggers that merwoman suggested from Lululemon.&nbsp; I am considering ordering the fleece lined leggings from Lululemon as well.&nbsp; I am not sure they would be warm enough for our winters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400053 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:56:23 +0000 LaPed 2400053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if you could find someone on Etsy to make you a custom belt out of a similar fabric?&nbsp;</p> <p>As for fleece bottoms, I've been quite happy with the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=469516022&amp;vid=1&amp;pcid=1059481&amp;cid=1059481&amp;nav=meganav%3ABottoms%3ACATEGORIES%3ALeggings#pdp-page-content">Athleta Altitude</a> leggings. They are very warm. Stretchy rather than compressive. They used to make a slim jogger style in the same fabric, but I don't see them anymore!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400035 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:10:01 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2400035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I would look for a soft leather belt, in a width close to the original.&nbsp;</div><div>I found more of what I have in mind by searching for "soft leather sash" than "soft leather belt."&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>I found a couple on Etsy that I can envision with the coat (pics below). You can find them in different colors.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400028 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:48:18 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2400028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been kicking myself because I had the coat altered right after I bought it and didn’t keep the leftover pieces the seamstress gave me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400027 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:45:58 +0000 merwoman 2400027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Disappointing and frustrating response from Max Mara. Hope you find a suitable replacement..<br />For your fleece joggers I would suggest checking out lululemon’s adapted state high rise joggers. I’ve ordered the thermal &nbsp;ones for myself and like the slimish fit.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400024 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:03:57 +0000 Jaime 2400024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It might be worth it to check ebay for a matching belt. People sell all sorts of odd pieces. Otherwise I would consider Kate's idea. I like the idea of a leather belt also, but think it would be nice to have an option similar to the original. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400018 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:11:26 +0000 Kate 2400018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On another note, if you have a good seamstress/tailor, she can replicate the material in your coat and make you a fabric belt to match the one you lost. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400015 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:47:37 +0000 Sal 2400015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Janet's idea of wearing it shopping and heading to a few places!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400013 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:11:33 +0000 Suz 2400013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a gorgeous coat -- and wow, talk ab out frustrating to lose the belt!&nbsp;</p> <p>My advice would be to try a bunch. That's not terribly helpful I know. But it might be the best way to go. Because you won't know if you like the effect until you see it.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400004 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:08:31 +0000 Janet 2400004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I haven’t seen any fitted fleece pants/leggings either — everything seems to be wider or baggy now. </p> <p>I would be tempted to wear the coat out shopping and just try on different belts with it to see what works. The narrow belt sounds good in theory, but I have a faux leather trench with a very thin belt and it feels a little off to me, so I get it. I’m picky about belts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400002 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:54:49 +0000 LJP 2400002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first instinct would be a skinny black leather tie belt - but you didn't care for the result, which is too bad. &nbsp;The skinny belt seems more modern than a wider one &nbsp;based on what I've seen from the higher end brands lately. &nbsp;Maybe a wide really soft belt would be interesting ?</p> <p>No suggestions for fleece lined pants - haven't seen them in a few years. &nbsp;Did you check Athleta ? Or Lululemon? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2400000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:46:16 +0000 Carla 2400000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>‘Yes’ to a leather belt the width of the belt loops. &nbsp;Also, bonus points if you can source one with a leather covered buckle - otherwise match buckle metal to your accessory metal per the bag you carry (silver or gold). &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2399998 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:10:30 +0000 Angie 2399998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>URGH! Sorry the belt is gone A beautiful coat!</p> <p>I'd try a belt as wide as the belt loops. Leather. I'd go to the effort of trying to match the red at least tonally. Otherwise I'd go for a soft cognac or tan that is a tonal match to your hair.&nbsp;</p> <p>You could have few belt options on hand, so that you can change the look to work best with your outfit.</p> <p>I'll leave the leggings suggestion to the Fabbers who are gear experts!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2399996 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:27:16 +0000 Sal 2399996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How frustrating about the belt. I think I would go with a wider leather one, maybe in black but navy would be ideal. Stunning coat and I guess you can wear without the belt too.</p> <p>I can’t help with the pants but good luck on the return to the US. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-sought#post-2399992 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:13:24 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2399992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two questions here</p> <p>I have a robe coat very much like this one:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://us.weekendmaxmara.com/p-we5016025106015-manu-navy">https://us.weekendmaxmara.com/.....-manu-navy</a></p> <p>Its belt was not attached and I lost it while de-planing earlier this year. Inquiries about buying just a belt from the company have been met with incredulity.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>What kind of belt would you suggest as a substitute</b>? I bought a black leather skinny tie belt (somewhat whip like) but I am not entirely satisfied with it.</p> <p>I’m heading back to the US after six months away and hoping to <b>find some</b> <i><b></b></i><b></b><i><b></b></i><b>good winter, fleece fitted pants or leggings</b><i></i><b>.</b> Last year I got some good Zella ones at Nordstrom that were a little bit of a cross between a legging and a jogger, but those don’t seem to be available anymore. Any suggestions? </p>