https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:23:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598470 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 10:55:26 +0000 Bijou 1598470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I invested in a Burberry trench 10 years ago and it is still in good condition. &nbsp;Whilst an expensive purchase, it was well worth it for the classic styling and beautiful quality. &nbsp;I hope you treat yourself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598343 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:25:40 +0000 Vildy 1598343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new Burberry trench will probably have the right amount of belt loops but if not and if their placement is not good for you, just have a tailor take a bit off the belt and add a couple loops in a better place to prevent the belt rising up. Couple toward the front center should do the job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598341 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:21:36 +0000 Anonymous 1598341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, a Burberry trench would be awesome. I like the shape of the MJ coat and think it's a keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598302 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:57:25 +0000 Encore 1598302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfrumped - thanks for the observations, comments.</p> <p>All - your feedback is appreciated.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie - The MJ stays for another winter! &nbsp;Maybe I'll give myself a BIG birthday gift and update to a Burberry trench ! Wow!:)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598291 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:04:00 +0000 unfrumped 1598291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and I always find I may be in different situations, such as, I really like this item and want to keep/work it into updated wardrobe, vs. I'm not feeling fab in this and wonder what might work better. I don't think we have to toss things just due to the blowing of the fashion winds, but it can inform decisions. So for example, if an item an example of retro fabness (I'm not a good judge of that ) and modern retro is a style goal, then that would be a goal to create things around it. If something is classic or even timeless and one is wondering, maybe a bit jaded, then the item maybe just needs a refreshed support act. <br />I am thinking more of these approaches when something really fits well, good color, fabric I like because hey, actually that can be harder to find than I think and those items may be keepers that need a refresher.<br />Usually if I'm not wearing something much and wonder why, &nbsp;I can give it the eagle-eye once over and see that there is something "off" about the fit now, maybe very subtle, &nbsp;and it doesn't feel fab, or the fabrication feels too casual or too flimsy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598288 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 19:00:36 +0000 Angie 1598288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep the arty MJ coat, if <i>you love it too.&nbsp;</p> <p></i>It's time to update your trench.&nbsp;<i><br /></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598282 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:32:55 +0000 unfrumped 1598282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trench is sorted.<br />The brown coat collar is what I call a Johnny collar, though that's pretty generic for small collars.<br />I find them very difficult to wear in a modern way on coats and jackets because they are ubiquitous in what I think of as "older set" lines of knit coats and jackets, even though this one is MJ, and find most other collars preferable, so for high-neck I prefer stand or funnel or even Mandarin.<br />So, that plus corduroy I would likely pass on unless you just love it and it fits in with your aesthetic. I do have to watch poison eye there so take it with a grain of salt.<br />That &nbsp;swing sort of style does look great on&nbsp; &nbsp;some people and for some outfits, though I'm not sure it complements slim pants or jeans--so it might depend on not just the coat, but does it create some nice outfits for you due to its shape. For a boxy or roomy short coat style, I think you might look fab in some more updated coats, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598281 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:23:53 +0000 Anonymous 1598281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Marc Jacobs coat - and remember the year when that was done. &nbsp;It's a different look, that's for sure, but if you go for his whimsical look, and like a Peter Pan collar, then go for it! &nbsp; Trench is kind of leaving me cold for some reason - I think it's a bit snug up top perhaps? &nbsp;I know a &nbsp; trench needs to be carefully fitted, I prefer them with a bit of room and not so buttoned up (literally, and metaphorically - lol). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598280 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:23:10 +0000 retailgirl 1598280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The trench looks like it doesn't fit right...could you layer it over anything? I'd replace it. I like the other one, if it's warm and cozy I'd keep it. I think I'd like a scarf under the collar or in the neckline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598279 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:22:00 +0000 Encore 1598279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Suz - I'm not really a retro person - I just like the color, the brand and it is different. I bought at consignment store in NYC so maybe it is more East Coast vibe.</p> <p>The trench is in the donation box. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598278 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:19:57 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1598278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first one on you a lot. The fit is good, and it's a cute style. To me the style looks casual and would be great for wearing with jeans and&nbsp; boots. I agree with Suz that you could use a new trench coat with a better fit. You can certainly wear the belted style; the coat just needs a little more ease. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598275 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:01:41 +0000 Suz 1598275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The trench looks as if the fit is a bit off -- I would get a new one if it is a style you like to wear.&nbsp;</p> <p>The other coat seems to fit well. The colour suits you and it is very retro -- is that part of your style persona?&nbsp;</p> <p>To me, the fabric (corduroy, which seems casual) and the style (retro, a bit dressy) are almost at odds. How do you feel about that combination?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-coat-review-1-and-2--keep#post-1598274 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 17:52:48 +0000 Encore 1598274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are two coats that I need advise on whether to keep.</p> <p>#1 is a corduroy, which I wear during the winter but just a few times. It is a Marc by Marc Jacobs and I've never been sure about the Peter Pan collar.. </p> <p>#2 is a faithful trench coat. I pretty much where it belted but not sure about the look. Maybe it's not the best size ? I have gained a few pounds . The belt also has a tendency to rise.</p> <p>Thanks for your advise </p>