https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:36:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-974511 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:22:00 +0000 T-Rex 974511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The navy trench is perfectly fine...but the other trenches that you already own have so much more flare. </p> <p>I agree with you that the beige one with the piping (and that cool lining) deserves to be seen more often. It's pretty fab. Work on putting together some outfits for that one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-974360 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 09:03:49 +0000 rute 974360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like the BB trench that much on you! The fit of the trench in 11 (with an A-line) is much better.<br />You did well in sending it back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-974355 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:35:52 +0000 harmonica 974355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great lesson! Good to appreciate the fun and happy trenches you have. Thanks for the tutorial </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-974342 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:05:26 +0000 goldenpig 974342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha T-Rex, yes, I am Queen Matchy Matchy.&nbsp;I have a bunch of things in that Kate Spade Florence Broadhurst&nbsp;Japanese floral print: the sheath dress, the purse, the trench coat with the lining, a pair of sneakers, a laptop sleeve and an iPad sleeve. All bought around the same time, when they went on sale. I even drove an hour away to get the trench coat on sale for 50% off! I bought everything on separate trips...but that would have been really funny to get everything all at once. I would have loved to see the look on the SA's face if I did that!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-973409 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 16:04:30 +0000 T-Rex 973409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, was it a happy accident that you ended up with a dress, bag, and coat lining in the same (reverse) print? Or are they all from the same designer?</p> <p>I'm kinding of hoping it was an accident...I love stuff like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-972925 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 01:40:46 +0000 saramir 972925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing to add except that I love your KS Topliner! Thanks for this post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971914 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 14:47:59 +0000 Irene 971914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That trench is boring on you, especially next to your fabulous outerwear choices!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971902 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 14:33:18 +0000 MNsara 971902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>haha, Zap: &nbsp;'we are Kate Spade girls'&nbsp; :-)</p> <p>But good learning experience, GP!&nbsp;&nbsp; I think it's flattering, but much more conservative than your usual feminine flair, so you nailed the difference!</p> <p>Una, I don't see you flourishing in this type of traditional, conservative classic either!&nbsp; Your trench needs to have more spunk/UWP!&nbsp;</p> <p> If either of your jobs, or something, seemed to necessitate something this traditional, that would be a different story. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971862 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 12:08:49 +0000 Anonymous 971862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are Kate Spade girls. Send them back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971833 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 08:26:22 +0000 rachylou 971833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think you're right. It looks "fine", but that not the same thing as looking like "you." Doesn't bring the life out in you... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971827 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 07:19:02 +0000 goldenpig 971827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I guess this was worth it if it gets me to appreciate and wear the trenches that I have more often! Plus it helps me understand my style better.</p> <p>I definitely will pull out the beige trench and the red trench&nbsp;more. I think part of the reason I haven't been wearing them is because of the season and partly because all my coats are in the upstairs closet so it's a little bit "out of sight, out of mind". In contrast, I&nbsp;use my black trench so often that it's hanging on the peg rack by the door.</p> <p>Donna and Elle, yes&nbsp;I think if I ever&nbsp;go for a Burberry trench, it would have to be burgundy sateen or something else with a ladylike twist. I love those quilted peplum jackets too.&nbsp;I agree, I get swayed by things looking so fab on other members, but I have to keep in mind that my style might not be exactly the same as theirs and what works on them might not work on me.</p> <p>Una, too bad about the BB trench on you, but I could totally see you in a fit and flare trench. Mine all seem to have a flare too--I think it helps balance out my thicker apple middle and looks more ladylike. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971826 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 07:17:35 +0000 ElleH 971826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie I love the trenches you already own. And if you do decide you want a Burberry oneday they have some that are more girly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971817 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 06:02:08 +0000 CocoLion 971817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like this was a great lesson in understanding what makes your own style tick! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971805 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 05:27:31 +0000 catgirl 971805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I haven't posted pix but I don't think it's a keeper for me either.&nbsp; I love it but my husband didn't, and he rarely expresses a negative opinion.&nbsp; Plus it isn't flattering on me in terms of shape - I think it's too rectangular and I don't have a waist to flatter.&nbsp; Will do pix tomorrow for your opinions.&nbsp; </p> <p>Natalie, your KS trenches are way better on you, and I'm thinking that shape might work better for me objectively. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971797 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 05:01:58 +0000 rae 971797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, I see what you mean. You need a feminine flair in your outerwear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971790 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 04:15:50 +0000 DonnaF 971790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does this mean you are rethinking the Burberry trench?&nbsp; Seeing the BB next to all your other trenches side by side really highlights and magnifies your personal style.&nbsp; It is also a warning to me that no matter how much I admire your style and am tempted to copy you, I think my style is ultimately more masculine so I would only create closet orphans.&nbsp; Thanks for this lesson! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971776 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 03:42:52 +0000 lyn* 971776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That anthro coat is beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971771 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 03:34:28 +0000 Sveta 971771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, you are so wise, love your reasoning! You already have 3 amazing trenches which suit your personality to a tee - and this minimalist trench does not. &lt; standing ovation&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971742 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 02:44:45 +0000 Transcona Shannon 971742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant realizations in this exercise Natalie so worth every moment trying the BB's on. For you, the BB's don't hold a candle to your KS's! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971718 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 02:13:49 +0000 Suz 971718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Worth a try. It looks just fine -- but the Kates are <b>you,</b> so why would you want anything less than that?? And Ceit's right. Start wearing that beige one more often.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971712 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 02:08:11 +0000 Angie 971712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I couldn't agree MORE with your assessments, Natalie. Return these and wear your Kates til they fall apart. That's our Queen Flirty Fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971711 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 02:06:12 +0000 Anonymous 971711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it was worth trying and WHY aren't you wearing that Topliner one all the time?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971709 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 02:04:06 +0000 Eliza 971709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes it takes seeing it on to confirm what we already know. &nbsp;No harm, no foul. &nbsp;I can see why you like the trenches you have and they each fulfill a different role in your wardrobe.&nbsp;</p> <p>I won't even comment on the BB trench on you. &nbsp;All that matters is your preferences.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971708 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 02:02:29 +0000 Anonymous 971708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wise that you are tuned in to what makes you happy. The BB trench looks fine on you but you don't look like you are happy with it. Not like you look in your KS trenches. You should model for Kate Spade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-data-point-on-the-bb-trench--navy-6-any-takers#post-971706 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 01:54:55 +0000 goldenpig 971706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, I don't know what came over me but I succumbed to the Brook Brothers trench frenzy. I ordered one in size 6, both navy and beige, to try on. I figured since I wanted to someday own a Burberry trench, that I should try these, since they are similar in style. I received the navy one today (the beige should be coming soon). But I already own two trenches that are really much more my style, by Kate Spade. My black Melissa ruffled trench is one of my workhorses, and the beige Topliner fit and flare contrast trim trench doesn't get as much play as it should, but I think it's just because my wardrobe colors don't fit with beige as well. I think I'll try to wear it more often though!</p> <p>I tried the navy BB one on so I could show you how it fits on a medium sized apple. The navy is really dark, it's very similar to black. It's a size 6, which I think is the right size for me. But I'm planning on returning it, unless someone wants me to send it to them instead. Likewise for the beige, I'll probably try it on for curiosity's sake but I doubt I'll keep it. Let me know if any of you want it. Sorry to break the BB winning streak! I should have paid more attention to my style--the BB is perfect for minimalist/tomboy styles, but I like my classics with a more ALGO/ladylike flourish! Oh well, lesson learned--hope someone can benefit from my mistake! It is a really nice high quality coat, just not my style.</p> <p>1-4. Navy size 6 BB trench--tied, with the liner inside<br />5-6. Belted<br />7-10. Kate Spade black Melissa trench<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://goldenpig.lookfab.com/post/wiw-date-night-dotty-dress-goes-to-the-symphony">http://goldenpig.lookfab.com/p.....e-symphony</a><br />11-13. Kate Spade beige Topliner trench (lining in my fave KS pattern)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://goldenpig.lookfab.com/post/wiw-514-and-kr-kate-spade-topliner-trench-and-matching-floral-bag">http://goldenpig.lookfab.com/p.....floral-bag</a></p> <p>14-15. ETA: Forgot to add my Anthro red corset trench! Another classic with a ladylike twist!</p>