https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 23:28:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-484245 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:39:54 +0000 rae 484245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo! I hope it gets here fast! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-484236 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:33:44 +0000 Angie 484236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Then it sounds like you are in good shape </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-484235 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:32:43 +0000 rae 484235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, I did consider a lighter coat, too. I have not found the perfect light (or possibly red) one yet, though, and I need something ASAP. For the price, I can take my time and hunt down another color next year - for a quick fix, it does seem like the biggest assortment is in black. </p> <p>Angie, I'm glad you don't see the dropped waist in the model-less pic! The modeled pic is what came up when I entered the style name the seller gave me... not out of the realm of possibility that it is incorrect. I DID size up to a 6 after studying the KM size charts and asking for measurements from the seller. Seems right, since the chart says a US 6 is a UK 10/ EU 38, which are my normal sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-484218 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:10:14 +0000 Angie 484218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, is that the same black coat - on the model and in the photo without the model? It doesn't look like a dropped waist in the photo without the model. </p> <p>HUGE Karen Millen fan!!! Sizes do run small though. Did you size up? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-484174 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:56:50 +0000 Aida 484174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For what it's worth, I almost NEVER wear my double-breasted coats unbuttoned; they just flap around way too much. If I do, I usually have the belt tied I'm also finding I don't like to wear my black wool coat as much because I kind of turn into a wall of black with my (nearly) black hair, often dark scarf, often black footwear, and dark/denim bottoms. AND usually dark purses. My lighter coats are getting more use this season.</p> <p>Though I must say, the vibe of this coat seems perfect for you and I can't wait to see it on you Hope the waist is at the right spot!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483760 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:59:17 +0000 rae 483760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I actually won the auction at a ridiculously low price - $90 shipped for a $600 Karen Millen (I believe I remember the brand as Angie-approved for quality?), so I can definitely resell it if it doesn't work out. </p> <p>Angie, don't disown me! I went for it based on the waist definition in the auction picture (runs from spanking)... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483700 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:26:41 +0000 Vildy 483700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I always love the photos where women are pictured with their coats flying open but in real life, I am usually too cold. However, sometimes I wear them like that and a coat being double breasted doesn't faze me. Sometimes I will "tilt" a coat so that it is more forward on the shoulders and the sides fly out and back a bit at the bottom. Experiment with an open double breasted coat and see what you think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483625 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:44:55 +0000 rae 483625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting, I did not think of #1 as having a dropped waist. I finally figured out how to take the pic from the listing... duh, screenshot... I must be losing brain cells from all this rash medication. The buttons seem to come down lower than the actual waist in this shot - does that make a difference? I kinda want it to work out, because it'd be a fantastic deal...</p> <p>My current coat is double-breasted, too. Looking back now, I don't remember ever really wanting to wear it open that badly. Ack, theoretical shopping is hard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483499 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:35:30 +0000 Angie 483499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure whether the dropped waist is a win in #1. Also, I do not think that the coat will look that great open. </p> <p>Sorry to be a mare :(. I have been coat shopping with clients all season and coat fits are very much on the fore front of my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483444 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:26:03 +0000 Suz 483444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this one for you, Rae. But do agree with Claire...the opening/fastening thing is something to consider, as is the heat factor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483442 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:23:48 +0000 Jonesy 483442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! I totally agree with your reasoning--the belt issue is a tricky one so if you can avoid that, it's golden! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483439 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:21:08 +0000 Anonymous 483439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A fellow "wuss" here weighing in. I just read your other thread and just want to offer a few thoughts. </p> <p>One, are you ok with wearing a double-breasted coat open? I feel like this is a RATE look and you have to be ok with the belt dangling and the extra-big front placket flapping. Some people love it, and I'm trying to get used to it with my coat but it doesn't come easy for me. </p> <p>Second, now that I live in the Valley of the Sun, I am constantly amazed how a black jacket is SO much warmer in the cold sunshine than a white jacket made of exactly the same fabric. My white windbreaker has not been cuttin' it lately......brrrrrr!</p> <p>Third, you look fantastic in black! Not just ok, but fantastic. So while I might choose another dark color for myself, black would be warm and beautiful on you (I noticed you said both coats were available in black).</p> <p>But I will love you no matter which coat you choose! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483404 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:07:43 +0000 kellygirl 483404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it. It looks very Rae to me. For me, not having to deal with a belt is a plus. plus. plus! I think it would be stunning with your dark hair too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483403 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:05:12 +0000 Vildy 483403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From something Rachylou? said I realized that all my favorite coats have no belt.<br /> Ya feel less like the South Park characters.</p> <p>Also, I think military is more of a utilitarian/masculine vibe than it is classic/feminine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483372 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:40:34 +0000 Transcona Shannon 483372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the black coat is beautiful Rae and would be completely versatile. With your fabulous individual style, it will work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483350 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:26:30 +0000 catgirl 483350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE IT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483348 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:25:33 +0000 rae 483348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My worries about the stone one is that it might *only* look good fully done up and belted, and that the color might not go with enough of my work outfits... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483312 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:44:30 +0000 bella 483312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it but I am biased, it is very similar to my new coat.:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483292 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:35:53 +0000 annagybe 483292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the military vibe of this coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483290 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:31:45 +0000 Vicki 483290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you'd look fabulous in this coat, Rae, and I like both the styling and length of the coat. I took a quick look at the other two (some of the photos were gone) and I did like the stone one, but if you like the trench style and no belt, this new one may be perfect and in black, too.</p> <p>Still, I keep going back to that stone-colored one. There's just something about it. Do you think it's too classic? I vote for one of those two (stone/black from the first link or this one here). I hope you get it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-coat-contender-classic-versatile-or-too-classic-for-me#post-483248 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:54:30 +0000 rae 483248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm following an auction for this black coat below, considering it as an alternative to the ones I posted yesterday (<a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-cold-i-think-i-might-need-a-real-coat" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-real-coat</a>). Although I like the other coats a lot, I'm considering this one because:<br /> - the front closure seems like it would work equally well open, trench style, or fully closed<br /> - looking at my work wardrobe, I'm thinking black would go with more things (ETA some wardrobe pics)<br /> - this one has no belt for me to deal with<br /> - it's cheaper (I know, but I spent a lot this year before I realized my other wool coat isn't cutting it) </p>