https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 21:26:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565728 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:11:53 +0000 ManidipaM 565728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colour and versatility, but (and I'm still very new at this, so will go back and read others' comments in a minute) am thinking you might be right about the belt and double-breastedness being too bulky on you. </p> <p>Sorry! Please take with a whole *pigful* of salt, though, if you're sure the fit and drape are right on you --- seeing as I'm still wrestling with keeping or rejecting my whole wardrobe myself!</p> <p>I don't mean to say it looks bad, though, but I can imagine something single-breasted being more elegant and streamlined on you, or something with a softer drape... OTOH, it *could* be the camera angle. Can you try shooting from the hip, so to speak? (Unless wiser heads than mine have already resolved the issue, of course!)</p> <p>ETA: Ulp! I should clearly read all the way down *before* I post. Ignore me completely, please! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565532 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:38:46 +0000 Parsley 565532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the comments and encouragement!<br /> I started a new post with more pictures to see the fit, and also with another coat for comparison.</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-more-trench-pics-vs-waist-surrender" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-surrender</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565459 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:51:55 +0000 Suz 565459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see what Angie is saying about the fit, esp. in pic 4, but it might be partly the angle. I DO think that the double breasted style is tough to wear if you are larger in the bust and/or middle or shorter waisted with a fuller bust...but not impossible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565452 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:43:50 +0000 Isabel 565452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Never ! I can not get enough of trenches and blazers, but especially those that look fab on people. You look fab. I really like the color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565394 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:57:00 +0000 ironkurtin 565394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bring on the trenches! I will defer to others on fit, but the color is wonderful IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565391 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:54:37 +0000 Sveta 565391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like raspberry color on my screen, which is very nice. However I see what Angie means about the fit - I would listen to the boss </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565382 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:44:44 +0000 Sarah A 565382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I the color works, and i like it open but not so much closed... I don't like my trench closed either so I never wear it that way. If I feel it is cold or wet enough to want closed I choose a different coat. Nikwax makes nice waterproofing products in my experience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565376 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:37:10 +0000 Angie 565376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Colour is fab!</p> <p>I am not entirely sold on the fit. The double breasted style and tie belt is shortening your torso just a tad too much. Perhaps you can take another picture so that I can see the detailing a little better - if you don't mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565371 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:31:35 +0000 Jonesy 565371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To my eye, the fit looks fab, and the color definitely suits you. How do you like it in terms of color and fit? The faded red seems like a matter of personal preference to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565348 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:05:44 +0000 Meredith1953 565348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks very lovely on you! I love the red! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565310 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:19:54 +0000 Transcona Shannon 565310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks lovely on you and if you don't mind the softer red then I say it's a keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565292 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:59:34 +0000 Meghan R 565292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally, I'd prefer more of a true red than the softer version you have here, but that's just my opinion and I seem to be in the minority. I quite like the cut on you, but the fact that it's not very waterproof would make me nervous. But then, I've never waterproofed clothing -- is that something you've done before? Will it affect the color? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565291 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:59:11 +0000 rae 565291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Le sigh. Burberry is the best by far - just about every colored trench I've seen was gorgeous - but of course that is part of the reason they cost so much... </p> <p>If you are down to hit up the trench with waterproofing spray, my vote is keep! Perfect length, collar pops, sharp shoulders, liner, and pretty color. Add in the water protection, and it's golden. I wish it came in rust! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565285 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:54:11 +0000 Suz 565285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! That's a good find. Now I wish I had hit up Talbot's when I was in Toronto. </p> <p>Oh well. There's always New York, right? &lt;grin&gt;</p> <p>Seriously, I think this looks good on you. If it's comfy it's a keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565282 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:47:55 +0000 Jjsloane 565282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the color even better than a true red. It reminds me more of the Nantucket Red. Looks great open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565278 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:45:21 +0000 Parsley 565278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the comments!</p> <p>Rae, It wrinkles a little when crumpled, but not terribly.<br /> I just sprayed it with a little water, and no, it's not very waterproof. If I keep it I'll give it a good coat of waterproofing spray.<br /> I'm really curious to see your Scottevest one when it comes.</p> <p>I'm leaning toward keeping it. The price was good. It was on sale plus another 25% off.</p> <p>I'd really love this Burberry one, but it's six times the price, and I don't think I'd enjoy it THAT much more:<br /> <a href="http://us.burberry.com/store/womenswear/trench-coats/brit/prod-38143591-short-gabardine-trench-coat/" rel="nofollow">http://us.burberry.com/store/w.....ench-coat/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565277 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:43:52 +0000 Jem 565277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the softer red! I think it looks gorgeous on you. I vote Keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565273 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:39:20 +0000 catgirl 565273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it just fine, but to be honest I would prefer a true red. Sorry. I'm probably in the minority. </p> <p>You've been to India, so you know what I mean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565269 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:31:40 +0000 Anonymous 565269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How pretty. That's the color I'm looking for, raspberry!!! I vote keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565259 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:19:25 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 565259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sick of trench yet...</p> <p>I really like it and think it fits you well. Sometimes the unexpected turns out to be better than the expected. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565258 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:16:55 +0000 rae 565258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope the forum isn't sick yet, because I have another trench coming tomorrow!</p> <p>I really like this color on you, Parsley! I don't think it's dull, just more subdued rather than bright. Definitely flattering in fit as well. Actually, it reminds me a lot of the anorak I dyed red. </p> <p>How is the material? I don't think the description mentioned if it is water resistant. Do you think it will hold up to wrinkles well? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565249 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:02:18 +0000 kellygirl 565249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! It looks pretty close to your true red coat. I like the color--it's a bit softer than the bright red. I think it's a keeper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565236 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:50:57 +0000 EmilyC15 565236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a win, and the slightly subdued red is the perfect foil for your russet hair. Keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-getting-sick-of-looking-at-trench-coats-yet-kr#post-565233 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:46:55 +0000 Parsley 565233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, it seems that EVERYBODY is looking for a trench coat for spring right now, and I'm no exception. Can you bear with just one more?</p> <p>I ordered the one from Talbot's that Jonesy recommended to Rae, and it arrived today. It fits me perfectly, and I really like that it has a zip-out liner, but the color is a duller red than I had anticipated from the picture online. After trying it on, I think I actually like the color because it's sort of more subtle than a bright red, but I would like your opinions. If not this color what would you recommend? I want something other than black, and the classic khaki/ beige is not a great color for me.</p> <p>The other issue is that I am rather thick through the middle, so I don't know whether the belted style is doing me any favors. Maybe I would be better off with the sleeker line of an unbelted coat.</p> <p>Opinions please? Keep, or keep looking?</p> <p>The last picture shows the trench (R) to compare the color to my true red winter coat (L). </p>