https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 02:52:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820874 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:57:12 +0000 Ariadne 820874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely check out Winners. They often have a great selection of styles. Last year the one at Cambie and Broadway had more styles than the downtown one. I was at the Bay just a few days ago and they didn't have much (it's all 50% off, though).</p> <p>Jacob and RW&amp;Co are worth a look, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820699 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:58:32 +0000 velvetychocolate 820699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This one looks like it has potential, although I'm not certain it meets your criteria for shape. The fabric content looks excellent, and it's on sale right now:</p> <p><a href="http://www.laura.ca/2371-Hooded-Alpaca-And-Mohair-Blend-Coat.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.laura.ca/2371-Hoode.....-Coat.aspx</a></p> <p>Fabric content is: Shell 85% Wool 10% Mohair 5% Alpaca </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820697 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:57:12 +0000 missvee 820697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh and Freda's too. They are featured regularly on Cityline for their clothes, but I expect they carry coats too. You might want to phone first, just to make sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820696 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:55:27 +0000 missvee 820696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're going to Toronto what about trying Lorne's on Spadina? I haven't been myself but they advertise all the time about their custom sizing and Canadian made coats. Might be worth a look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820601 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:27:53 +0000 Aziraphale 820601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Charmian -- thanks for chiming in with that interesting tidbit. That explains why I was unimpressed with the coat! It IS synthetic! Glad I'm not losing my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820597 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:21:40 +0000 Angie 820597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no! Now I'm angry with J. Crew. </p> <p>*BIG frown* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820558 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:55:59 +0000 Charmian 820558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, J. Crew changed the fabric on their wool coats this year. It used to be a beautiful textured 98% wool / 2% nylon but this year's line has a significantly higher nylon content that changes the hand (nylon is now in the 30-40% neighbourhood; I didn't even bother writing it down).</p> <p>Elisabeth: the <em>fit</em> of J. Crew coats are the same, however, so if you find yourself in love with one of their classic black coats you can buy a 2011 (or before) version off of your favorite reseller. I picked up a cream 2010 lady day coat off eBay in December. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820513 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:22:02 +0000 Aziraphale 820513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't mean to diss J. Crew. They have some fantastic stuff. But in my limited experience with the brand -- we've only had a J. Crew shop for about a year here -- the quality of their materials can be inconsistent. But I just love their men's merino cardigan I bought for my husband -- beautiful fabric.</p> <p>The one coat that met my criteria was made of a black, slightly textured wool, and it looked sort of synthetic. I'm sure that's not true of all their coats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820427 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:13:03 +0000 Angie 820427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two J.Crew coats and the quality is stunning - they still look sharp after dry cleaning. They are possibly not created equally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820383 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:31:44 +0000 Tina.b 820383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To echo everyone else I will say Soia&amp;Kyo and check out Mackage as well. Both are Canadian I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820372 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:23:28 +0000 Aziraphale 820372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Petite is more convenient, of course, but I am prepared to have alterations done on a regular size. I've had that done successfully before. I've already checked out J. Crew, and there was one coat I quite liked, but wasn't impressed with the fabric. It looked cheap.</p> <p>Thanks for the tip -- I will try Soia&amp;Kyo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820338 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:58:16 +0000 Angie 820338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you need a petite, Elisabeth? If so I'd start off with J. Crew. </p> <p>If you're prepared to have sleeve lengths altered - I'd check our Soia &amp; Kyo online. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820310 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:36:06 +0000 Aziraphale 820310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Raisin -- I checked out the Rudsak website -- nice coats! Nothing that matches my criteria, though. But thanks for the tip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820299 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:29:42 +0000 Raisin 820299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're near Montreal or Ottawa I love Rudsak for winter coats. That's where both mine are from. Lots of good sales now too! And bonus it's a Canadian company if you're into that.</p> <p>ETA - they sell them online now too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820277 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:16:30 +0000 Aziraphale 820277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz -- I was going to try The Bay downtown and Holt Renfrew. I can't remember the last time I shopped for a wool coat -- I think I got a London Fog duffel coat as a teenager, and it was from the Bay. I used to have issues with the wool being scratchy around my neck, but now that I wear collared shirt much of the time, it's not a problem any more.</p> <p>Amy -- no Macy's or Nordstrom here, dang it. But I hear we're getting a Nordstrom soon...</p> <p>Diana -- I know exactly what I want -- a trench-type coat but without a belt, in black or charcoal (or possibly a lighter gray). No colours for me, so that's not a problem. What I'm keen on is a good cut, nice quality wool with a bit of texture, but not too much, and it must fit me across the shoulders. Petite sizing would be nice. Black can be a problem because it collects lint. Charcoal or flecked black works better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820264 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:09:18 +0000 Thistle 820264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you can get to the US, I would go to Nordstrom's. Their coat selection is amazing at all price points. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820261 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:07:19 +0000 Diana 820261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'd head to a big department store first (not sure what you have in Canada, but a big Macys or Nordstrom would be a good bet) to try on lots of styles, shapes, brands, etc, so you can get an idea of what styles you like, what brands fit you well, sizing, etc. (I find coat sizing weird because some brands assume you'll be wearing layers but others don't). Even if you don't find exactly the thing you want, you'll be well armed to shop online or at other stores after that. I do find that colored coats tend to be underrepresented in stores most of the time (it's all black and grey and camel) so if you want a colored one you might have to look online. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820257 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:03:22 +0000 Amy 820257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a Macy's? I've found reasonably priced wool coats there that are nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820254 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:02:09 +0000 Suz 820254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're lucky, Elizabeth, The Bay might be a good bet. That's where I got my Hilary Radley coat last year, and it is a beauty. I didn't like this year's coat offerings as well. But I adore mine. It is wool and alpaca blend, easy to wear, elegant, and timeless, I feel. I know I will have it for many years. Best of all, although I bought it at full price originally, I ended up getting it on sale. </p> <p>Also, check Soia and Kyo for stylish offerings: <a href="http://www.soiakyo.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.soiakyo.com</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-wool-coats#post-820234 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:47:22 +0000 Aziraphale 820234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you were on the hunt for a good winter wool coat, what shops would you head to? I have a wardrobe hole that doesn't need to be filled right this second, but next year sometime I would like to get a proper knee-length wool coat. It's cold here right now -- too cold for my other nice coats -- and I hate wearing my ski jacket around town. :-)</p> <p>I'm willing to spend money on this, but not high-end designer money, you know? I don't need a $1000 coat. Probably no more than $500. </p>