https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:16:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393695 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:21:45 +0000 unfrumped 1393695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a&nbsp;gorgeous coat, but I think you are on the right track--the length is an issue. Perhaps a peacoat or washable short puffer jacket? Or maybe build winter white-out outfits that are made of easier maintenance components but give you a similar light bright feeling.<br />To me a coat like this&nbsp;would &nbsp;be lovely&nbsp;if one has a busy social &nbsp;life and a "formal" capsule it could fit into--so if one's coloring and clothing would be set off by the white coat and so you have drama that instead of the long black opera coat. but then, the white is so pretty in the daytime!<br />That's along the lines of the Town Car life--love that expression and it IS helpful, isn't it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393689 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:11:14 +0000 Janet 1393689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is gorgeous, but I would have trouble with the practicality issue, personally. I have a short white coat and a very long white wool coat that was a gift over a decade ago, which ONLY gets worn for the most formal occasions. Even a bright or medium shade color of coat will hide dirt better than white, and the longer the coat, the closer all that pristine fabric is to the elements, IYKWIM. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393667 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 23:12:26 +0000 Eliza 1393667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta- I appreciate your thoughts. The expense of dry cleaning would add up. I also think of the aggravation of needing to bail on wearing it if it got dirty early in a day. I'd feel the need to have a back up coat in the car and that 's a bit more fuss than I like. Also wonder about the impact of frequent dry cleanings on the fabric. You have a good point about washable whites.</p> <p>Sandyg- interesting idea to treat it. Wondered how that would be on such a light colored fabric. Don't know if it would yellow or somehow shift the color unevenly. </p> <p>Glad you each enjoy the coat. It is tough when your eye is drawn to the impractical. Sometimes it works to push outside the comfort zone and sometimes, you have to opt out. </p> <p>Thanks for your thoughts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393645 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 22:35:03 +0000 Eliza 1393645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisap- thanks for your thoughts. Town car life is not a descriptor here, so your comments are very clarifying.</p> <p>Staysfit- I think I have come to the same conclusion. The combo of the white, plus the length are a deal breaker. I think I need to break into the white wool outerwear scene more gradually with a low hip length coat. Just liked the fabrication of the coat, as you did. </p> <p>I think the HEWI lives on and the search continues. I will keep my eye out! </p> <p>So glad to have YLFers weigh in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393642 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 22:28:14 +0000 SandyG 1393642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you love it, would it be possible to spray it with fabric protector so that you could blot off spots, and give it a fighting chance to survive IRL ?? It's a great looking design and looks quite chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393640 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 22:24:53 +0000 Sveta 1393640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The coat is insanely beautiful - no wonder you fell in love! I don't own white wool coat but I had white trousers for 2 years and they were doing well for me (I live in snowy Canada BTW). However my trousers were washable and I was willing to wash them after 3-4 wears if required (surprisingly they required less frequent washing that white summer jeans and trousers which I could not go more than 2 wear between washes).<br />So this is the key: if you commit to white (does not really matter winter or summer) you need to be prepared to do frequent washes. Unfortunately with coats washing is out of questions so it must be frequent dry cleaning which will add to the cost. Are you prepared for this extra expense on top of the coat price?<br />This is the reason I am not committing to a &nbsp;white wool coat. I would stick with a white washable puffer or trench. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393635 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 22:18:57 +0000 Staysfit 1393635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had this in my Nordstrom shopping cart for a two days while I pondered the same question. I decided against it, and it was pointless because the same day my size was no longer available. My decision against was due to my concern about the risk of salty grime ruining it. White would be ok for a shorter coat, or something I can wash. This is gorgeous, but not for snowy, slushy, salty, winter locations.</p> <p>If you think you may want it, you may want to purchase and then return if you decide against because apparently they are selling fairly quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393631 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 22:12:01 +0000 Anonymous 1393631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous coat, no doubt about that. &nbsp;If you aren't looking for it to provide a low cost/wear, and budget allows for a special coat like this, I say by all means add it to your closet.&nbsp;&nbsp; It certainly would be a special occasion coat in most cities with snowy winter weather, and I'd be petrified of getting it dirty myself, but it is undoubtedly stunning. &nbsp;If you live the Town Car life - hey, go for it!&nbsp;</p> <p>My winter white coat is a puffer - washable- but I treat it as if it were black and wear it every chance I get!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393620 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 21:51:02 +0000 Eliza 1393620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to all for the interesting perspectives and for bearing with my lack of a link. &nbsp;Finally got to the computer, so here it is: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cinzia-rocca-due-stand-collar-long-coat/3797243?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=Eggshell&amp;resultback=0&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_1_A">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ci.....search-per</a><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />AG- I think I may be you when I picture bumping the car in the garage. &nbsp;No way I can get it washed daily in the bad weather!</p> <p>retailgirl- you are describing my thoughts about how to wear the coat. &nbsp;I have other coats&nbsp;and would use discretion. &nbsp;There may be some very disappointing winters for wearing it when I wish I could, though. &nbsp;Great info about the cleaners. &nbsp;Didn't know what to ask and appreciate it.&nbsp;</p> <p>crutcher- thanks for the info. &nbsp;You have nailed my dilemma. &nbsp;I find the coat a lovely creature.&nbsp;</p> <p>Suz- I hear you on the walking and subsequent kick up of dirt. &nbsp;Although I live in the burbs, I am a huge city walker ordinarily (have to think about this for my post-recovery time). &nbsp;The length may be the deal breaker.</p> <p>Zibbets- helpful to hear the bad luck stories too! &nbsp;And to see the appeal in spite of them...</p> <p>jackiec- It sounds very real world that even white puffers are hard to clean and I picture salt, sand and dirt burrowing into the wool.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie- Thanks for the encouragement. &nbsp;That may be the ticket. &nbsp;To find the most likely to succeed white coat, wear it when possible, and carry on. &nbsp;I think the long length scares me more than a shorter length would in terms of the color. &nbsp;Cross your legs and a stripe from the sole of the shoe is the enemy, slide into the car and the door jam gets it. &nbsp;Do you have any familiarity with this brand?</p> <p>I appreciate all the wise input. I adore the elegant simplicity of the coat and covet white. &nbsp;I am thinking that in the real world, if I do white especially, I may prefer a car coat length<span>. At this price point and level of personal appeal, I would be de-moralized to find I can't get out of the house without it being too dirty to wear.&nbsp;</p> <p></span>Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I welcome any further ones. &nbsp;I definitely will sleep on it. &nbsp;In the meantime, I will continue to see if any shorter wool coats catch my eye in white, cream, eggplant, burgundy, ink or light gray. &nbsp;I find it hard to find the simple lines I am craving.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393610 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 21:39:55 +0000 catgirl 1393610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did look it up BTW and it is the most beautiful perfect white coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393600 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 21:11:58 +0000 gradfashionista 1393600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Midwest winters and my wool coat didn't remain pristine, even when I tried. Slush and salt have this magnetic attraction, but if you don't do a lot of walking, and you're not near busy streets or bus lines, you might not need to dry clean it often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393584 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 20:50:53 +0000 Angie 1393584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love&nbsp;to see a link to the coat, if possible.</p> <p>I have a few white coats, and LOVE them all very dearly. My next puffer will be white. I can't say they are practical - because they aren't. But they are SOOOO pretty and soft. And if you don't make a white coat&nbsp;your only coat - you're in good shape, sweet&nbsp;Eliza. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393563 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 20:35:25 +0000 jackiec 1393563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a beautiful coat!</p> <p>I've had 2 white winter coats, one puffer and one parka. Try as I might I cannot keep them clean, even throwing them in the wash periodically. Some people can do it. I seem to attract grunge.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393535 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 19:40:36 +0000 Zibbets 1393535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that coat is gorgeous. I completely understand the attraction.</p> <p>I have had bad luck with white coats but like this one, they can be utterly fabulous. I'm no help, am I? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393505 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:31:25 +0000 Suz 1393505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw that coat on line. It is lovely. I completely understand the temptation. For me, it wouldn't work because I walk and slush flips up and spots me in back. Plus cars driving by spray slush upon me. And I prefer a shorter coat when I drive to not get caught in the door, feel bulky, etc. </p> <p>I think a washable white coat or a shorter wool one would work better for me. But there is no harm in ordering it to try on. That way you can add fit and flattery to the factors you are weighing. A HEWI is nothing to sniff at even if impractical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393498 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:19:23 +0000 crutcher 1393498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seconding all retailgirl said...very practical...I would check with my dry cleaners to be sure they have a special process for whites...<br />But..if that coat makes your heart sing, then I say go for it...You will be careful and even if you get a little dirt on it, think of the fun to wear such a lovely creature... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393494 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:13:07 +0000 retailgirl 1393494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds lovely. That's a very nice, high end brand. If you have other costs and can wear them in the worst weather, I say go for it! I live in the northeast and have a black coat and a red coat but I have had light colors in the past. I just didn't wear them on the worst days, or in situations where I knew I might brush up against dirty things, etc. As far as it coming back pristine from the cleaners, it all depends on your cleaners. Ask them to clean it with other whites and in new solution. The cleaners I go to has a special process for whites and I've been happy with the results. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393484 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 17:57:24 +0000 catgirl 1393484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, it's impossible to maintain white outerwear.&nbsp; Angie is somehow able to stay pristine without being precious about her clothing.&nbsp; I am not!&nbsp; And I don't even care about being pristine, but I find white in winter shows everything - dirty slush splashing up from boots, brushing against the car (scraping windshields!), pets with muddy paws, kids with backpacks and wet coats, etc.&nbsp; </p> <p>I actually love the look even not being a big wearer of white.&nbsp; If you can manage it, go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-long-white-wool-coats-in-snowy-wet-winters#post-1393479 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 17:49:04 +0000 Eliza 1393479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have just fallen in virtual love with a HEWI: a non-black, winter wool coat. It is simple, with fluid lines and a classic, yet modern sensibility. It is described as eggshell, and reads barely a hint off white. I am 5'7" and it is 41 inches long. I live in the cold, snowy northeast. I drive everywhere. I'd love to post a link/find, but am on a little tablet and can't use my computer now due to surgical recovery. Thank you for your patience! If you are curious, the coat is at Nordstrom and even on sale, for me it is a big investment. It is the Cinzia Rocca DUE stand collar long coat that comes in camel and black as well. I like camel, but it hates me. </p> <p>So, talk me off a cliff or convince me that the high happiness factor (assuming it fits well) is worth the care needed around salty, sandy winter parking lots, and entering my own car. Have you owned such a coat? Was it at the cleaners more than on your back? Did it come back pristine from dry cleaning or did permanent spots accumulate? I won't be wearing it daily, but would need it to hold up to date nights and outings a couple of times a week, as well as a few holiday parties. Also interested in experience with this brand. The coat seems to have a soft hand, which matters greatly to me. </p> <p>Thank you!</p> <p>ETA: Link to coat in my post below. </p>