https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:54:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment/page/2#post-980574 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 08:22:33 +0000 ElleH 980574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay Rae. I think you made a good decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment/page/2#post-980565 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:21:20 +0000 Scarlet 980565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Whoa, good for you Rae! Congratulations! So happy you were able to do this for yourself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment/page/2#post-980538 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 05:49:55 +0000 rae 980538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, the bag has been officially ordered! After discount and Nordie Notes, it was almost an even trade for the BB, which I will dutifully take back on Tuesday. :T</p> <p>Dear BB, </p> <p>It's not you. It's me. You're an amazing coat, but I don't have room in my life for you right now. You look super fab on Claire and Sara, and I just know you'll make another woman feel completely chic and be her one and only go-to trench. Maybe one of these days I will see you again - at another sale, or on Ebay - if things are different. If my closet or budget grows, or if I suddenly up and move to Seattle. Until then, never doubt that you are of superb quality, color, and fit.</p> <p>I will always love you!</p> <p>-- Rae&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment/page/2#post-980474 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 03:00:57 +0000 MNsara 980474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - that Burberry totally is THE one!&nbsp; I'm glad you're not diluting your style ;-)</p> <p>If you already had a BBesque trench and decided not to purge, that ouwld be one thing.&nbsp; But to spend fresh $$ on it is not necessary (or wise!).&nbsp; </p> <p>Yes, I'd love to see that striped purse with the Burberry!!!!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment/page/2#post-980389 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 01:23:32 +0000 Jaime 980389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not saying anything new but that Burberry was made for you and return the BB. I say if you have perfection why keep second best? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment/page/2#post-980372 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 00:30:00 +0000 Eliza 980372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae- away for the day and just saw that Burberry trench on you. Stratospheric find with amazing fit and the detailing on the back is stunning.&nbsp;<br />I have never seen that one before and it was meant for you. &nbsp;</p> <p>I think you made the right choice in returning the BB and getting that wonderful striped bag. &nbsp;For me, once I have THE pair of black slouchy pants, the "back up" pair lays idle, because I always reach for the most flattering ones. &nbsp;Thinking about it (thanks to your post), I am realizing that this type of situation may be my biggest closest&nbsp;space hog, as well as potential&nbsp;budget usurper. If one is great, could 2 be better? &nbsp;If one is ultra special, pricey, hard to find, etc., then should I have another like it, but not so precious to wear? &nbsp;For me the answer is, not very often. </p> <p>I have some duplicates of wardrobe basics (wash day logistics) and&nbsp;some duplicates of items that are perishable work horses and worthwhile to have at a great price/fit (white jeans), and maybe some mega comfortable walking shoes that are going to be worn into the ground (super fussy feet here). &nbsp;Otherwise, it is more fun to wear what you love and not feel badly about orphans.&nbsp;</p> <p>Enjoy the trench and bag. &nbsp;So glad you are celebrating.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment/page/2#post-980321 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 23:00:37 +0000 Thistle 980321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party, but I am glad you are keeping the Burberrys and returning the BB for that oh so fab Brahmin bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment/page/2#post-980314 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:42:35 +0000 Anonymous 980314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I'm really glad the windfall came through. That must be nice to cross off your list. Hopefully this will allow you to symbolically move on (as much as possible).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment/page/2#post-980287 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:15:30 +0000 Sveta 980287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After side by side pictures there is no doubt in my mind - return BB. I think it will get lonely in your closet because you will wear the awesome Burberry trench ALL-THE-TIME!<br />Stripe-y bag is a good exchange for BB trench! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment/page/2#post-980282 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 22:08:45 +0000 rae 980282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, lovely and wise ladies! I am pretty set on returning the BB... CPW on he Burberry, having it be a signature item instead of one of many, and the fact that they aren't different enough were very persuasive points. Plus I do have my black wool Karen Millen for true winter temps.</p> <p>Dana, the black trench was listed by style name, and I had seen and fondled that style in person. I was very familiar with how it and the label should look, what the dimensions should be, and what the fabric should be. </p> <p>The olive one is not from ebay. That one was a Saks sale item, hence the necessary windfall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment/page/2#post-980242 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:58:01 +0000 unfrumped 980242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love clearlyclaire's reference to diluting your style- I commented on it in my safety net post. Since I'm running out of places to tattoo my new wardrobe slogans, I'll have to post it on a 3 x 5 card. But it seems very apt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980180 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 19:49:21 +0000 ironkurtin 980180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Return.&nbsp; I love the Burberry coats, both of them.&nbsp; You are gorgeous!</p> <p>Can I ask, how did you know the Burberry ones on ebay were real? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980168 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 19:28:41 +0000 deb 980168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say return the BB because I think The Burberry is more you. I think you will wear it all of the time and like you said, you can always add a scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980146 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:59:50 +0000 Anonymous 980146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I certainly understand that you need a capsule of trenches, much like Angie has a white shirt capsule. To expect her to be happy with one or two would be just plain silly (not to mention impractical).&nbsp;</p> <p>Which one would you choose for globe-trotting, your gear trench? I guess that would depend on the time of year and&nbsp;activities. Can you layer a jacket under either Burberry? If I remember correctly you have some sort of puffer or proper winter coat for very cold weather.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hmmm. I can't imagine wanting to wear the BB if I had two Burberry's that suited me as well as yours do you. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.into-mind.com">http://www.into-mind.com</a>&nbsp;talks about removing extraneous items that <i>"dilute your style"</i>. You are now a Woman Who Wears A Burberry. Do you really want to dilute that fabness by being seen in a BB trench? (...totally not hating on the BB folks, I have it hanging in my closet!) It's not that I doubt your ability to cycle through all of your trenches in a season, my question is, would your heart really <i>want</i> to take the BB out for a spin when it was his turn, or would you only have eyes for the Burberrys?&nbsp;</p> <p>By the way, in the comparison pictures, I have to say that you now look like you're wearing your mother's coat with the BB, lol! Nothing like a little side by side shot to show the difference in cut and fit.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980129 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:35:27 +0000 CocoLion 980129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are photographing fairly similar side by side but that doesn't mean they are. &nbsp;If they feel different enough you should keep the BB as you love trenches. &nbsp;But yes, there are also plenty of reasons (coveted bag) to return it. &nbsp;Sorry I'm no help. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980127 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:34:28 +0000 catgirl 980127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although I am supremely envious that the BB works so well for you, I am going to vote Burberry all the way.&nbsp; The BB will always be that second fiddle item that was the backup for the real thing.&nbsp; Both it and you deserve better!&nbsp; :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980121 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:27:40 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 980121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh. My. Goodness. The Burberry trench is all kinds of awesome on you. Congratulations! <br />I don't think you need the BB anymore, especially if you really want the bag that you'd trade it for. I'm afraid if you have the BB, you'll want to find times to wear it, and you might not get to enjoy the Burberry as much. I mean, if I looked like that in your Burberry and it had the meaning for me that it does for you, I'd want to wear it a LOT. It might be a real signature piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980120 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:25:37 +0000 Suz 980120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG. OMG. OMG.&nbsp;</p> <p>The $1 Wonder girl owns <b>TWO</b> Burberry's???????</p> <p>Rae, I don't know what you will do with the BB, but you <b>must</b> keep this one!&nbsp;</p> <p>My gut feeling is that they would fill a similar purpose, so which would you reach for most....but you definitely need one of them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980095 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:01:15 +0000 ElleH 980095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all I love this Rae. I would have gotten a dark khaki green one if it came in the style of my one.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't know if you should keep BB but you have 90 days to decide. Maybe I can help though. I don't know because I am not you &amp; am not sure of your wardrobe needs &amp; dressing travel needs. I am going through the same thoughts about whether I should keep the BB navy, because more colours of things are good to have sometimes. You wear trenches a lot already so you know you could wear the BB a lot. You also have a lot of trenches already. You have the black Burberry now, which aside from length is similar to the BB right? Do you have any other long trenches? Is there any outfit or colours you would wear the BB with that your others don't go with? If I return my navy BB it would be because I might not wear my Burberry enough to get the cost oer wear to make it worthwhile. I am hoping my Burberry goes with everything. Oh &amp; if it were me, which is different to you, I would return the BB. The only reason I am considering keeping mine is that I only have the Burberry one.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980082 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:30:02 +0000 MsMary 980082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh.&nbsp; You crack me up, Rae!</p> <p>But you need to let that sweet, solid, dependable guy find a woman who will love and appreciate him for who he is... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980081 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:28:25 +0000 rae 980081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, here is why I know I cannot trust my shopping emotions! My emotions have been telling me, "These are totally different. One is a light classic neutral, the other a dark color. One has a statement neckline. One has a liner!"&nbsp;</p> <p>But what I hear y'all saying is that they are both medium-toned neutrals, and that the Burberry looks better.&nbsp;</p> <p>And Zap, although our lack of true winter means I can wear trenches for three seasons, you are also right. I may be at the saturation point here with black, leather, and a medium tone. </p> <p>And the BB is restocked at full price. If I truly regret returning it, there is always next year's sale season. And many years after that.&nbsp;</p> <p>Unfrumped hit home saying that I don't need to feel disloyal to a coat... I do feel disloyal to the BB to let it go, despite it's awesomeness. It's like dumping a perfectly sweet, solid, dependable guy because my soul mate just&nbsp;"happens" to be a more handsome dude from old money... sigh.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980078 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:20:54 +0000 Sylvie 980078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote return the Brooks Brothers.&nbsp; There will be other 'perfect shade of beige' trenchcoats - perhaps even Burberry ones.</p> <p>If I had an amazing light colored coat, I can't imagine myself ever reaching for a second light colored coat that is similar in color and in style.&nbsp; Unless the BB one has a hood or zip out lining or is warmer or somehow fulfills a different practical function, I think you'd always end up reaching for the Burberry.</p> <p>For me, my money would always be better spent getting something else unique and special instead of an inferior duplicate of something I own already. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980075 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:17:06 +0000 Anonymous 980075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Return the BB and get the striped bag. Not even I need so many trenches and I live in a true four season climate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980069 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:05:48 +0000 goldenpig 980069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, return the BB and wear the heck out of your olive Burberrry! Plus the striped bag would look great with the black Burberry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980068 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:05:12 +0000 Parsley 980068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my! That Burberry trench is so gorgeous on you I can't stand it!<br />You're going to want to wear it all the time, so why keep another that's fairly similar. I vote get your striped bag that you've been wanting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980049 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:55:21 +0000 Anonymous 980049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say return the BB -- you aren't going to reach for it if you have the Burberry in your closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980043 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:52:47 +0000 rae 980043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The green one is the Burberry (also all the pics in the main post), the BB is the beige on the left in the split screen later in the thread.&nbsp;</p> <p>And yes, I'd definitely wear the bag and Burberry together! At least for me, the black buttons and black stripes mean they "match." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980038 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:51:22 +0000 Echo 980038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It wasn't until I saw the two side-by-side that the differences became so glaringly obvious. There is something just perfect about the Burberry fit, and I, too, cannot imagine ever reaching for the BB when you could wear this instead. Return the BB and get the bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980030 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:46:20 +0000 rachylou 980030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now here's another question: Would you use the stripey bag with the Burberry? I'm guessing maybe the darker trench is the Burberry because it's more UWP. It's an "off tonality", not as crisp as the bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-burberry-vs-brooks-brothers-moment#post-980018 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:33:55 +0000 unfrumped 980018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow.. Gorgeous.</p> <p>I would review image needs , layering issues and my what's the worst thing that would happen if approach. If one works over jackets and the other doesn't and you'd split time between the 2, maybe you can use both. Color I can certainly see that as an issue for me since one size often does not fit all, and I like a light outerwear layer lots of times..Color IS important, and I see people hot to buy a trench when "their" color just is not offered that year. OTOH, you're young! Yes, these are investment pieces but you don't have to.make all of your investments in one year. Certainly overtime there will be lots of trenches to love.<br /> Maybe get deep in the closet and try on side by side with its of outfits.</p> <p>The best thing would be to have an iconic look you own and enjoy frequently enough. You don't have to feel disloyal if one trench does not suit every coat need. People feel free to have multiple coats all the time and it's a personal usage choice as to what this capsule includes- trenches in different colors and styles, or wool coats, or both. But you don't want an expensive orphan either, as Natalie notes. </p>