https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 17:47:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please/page/2#post-572136 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:42:46 +0000 gradfashionista 572136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks for the input, everyone!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please/page/2#post-571073 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:30:20 +0000 shoppingisfun 571073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beige is more classic, but does navy blue ever really go out of style? Honestly, I don't think it's realistic to expect to wear the same coat for decades anyway, so that being said, I'd go with the blue...the color is way better on you. If you're worried about an aspect of the fit, doesn't Burberry do tailoring for free? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please/page/2#post-570993 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:17:49 +0000 Vix 570993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Dissertante --</p> <p>If I were dropping that coin on a coat with the intent that it would be a "timeless classic" etc it would absolutely HAVE to flatter my skin/hair/eyes on it's own. No adding a scarf to mitigate the issue.</p> <p>I don't want to "vote" based on your photos since I don't think they are the best representation of how the colors look on you. The fit on both looks fine.</p> <p>That said, if I *had* to pick based on the photos the blue wins hands down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570947 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:56:55 +0000 krishnidoux 570947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vote for blue here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570946 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:53:17 +0000 Anonymous 570946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see Suz's point quite well. However, I don't think this is about advertising or being flashy or anything like that. Also, I don't think one should need to downplay the fact that the trench is a Burberry, as if one should be ashamed of spending the money, why? I don't think the brand is your main motivation for buying the trench anyhow. If I recall the story correctly, you are buying this as a reward to yourself and to mark a milestone in your life, correct?</p> <p>Regardless of the motivations, I think this is about wearing something that has remained and will continue to be an iconic piece for years to come.</p> <p>I do think the honey looks quite nice on her as well. It is not a trade off in the sense that I can see the beauty on both.</p> <p>You cannot go wrong with either one, really! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570915 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:36:22 +0000 Traci 570915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the classic honey color. I think it will last forever and that the lighter color shows off the beautiful lines better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570910 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:24:58 +0000 Suz 570910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You see, I tend more towards IK's POV. Unless you need to advertise that you are wearing Burberry. Blue spells confidence. It says: I don't need to PROVE anything. I am wearing what suits ME. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570897 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:50:45 +0000 ironkurtin 570897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue. It's so much more fun than the classic beige Burberry. The fact that this is Burberry is wittily subverted by the blue. Also, the blue looks really great on you, and I think it's at least as versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570867 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:49:32 +0000 Anonymous 570867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to come back to say that Mary K hit the nail on the head. If I was buying a Burberry coat, beige is the color I would get. This is not a beige trench, this is THE BEIGE trench of legend !!!</p> <p>You could have worn that trench 10, 20 or 30 years ago and will be able to wear it 10, 20 or 30 years from now! The color and style are iconic, therefore timeless.. </p> <p>I'm with fruitful and others, you can always liven up the color with scarves etc. Also, this type of trench is often worn open so the color of your clothing will be seen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570586 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:20:45 +0000 Transcona Shannon 570586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are both excellent options - both fit nicely and look good on. I have a slight preference for the blue as the colour is gorgeous but the beige is such a classic. I think it depends on what works better with the rest of your wardrobe and handbags.You can't go wrong either way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570482 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:00:54 +0000 Fruitful 570482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry the silk one didn't work out Dissertante - but in a way it's good that you also weren't happy with 3 things, helps to cut down that feeling of wanting to force it to work. The more I look at this the more I'm reinforced to the honey, as MaryK said it says "Burberry" and is classic, plus I think it will look more trans-seasonal. Also like I said, plenty of options to enhance your complexion with colour accents and makeup (I recently posted a WIW where I wore colours that don't suit me but those elements make it work I think). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570434 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:11:55 +0000 Meghan R 570434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both of them, but the blue seems more flattering and more unique. But it's a close call! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570414 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:53:04 +0000 Anonymous 570414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally get what MK is saying. Beige is "the" classic trench color. But the blue is about 1000% better with your coloring. And you wouldn't *blend* in to the sea of other beige trenches when you wear it. (I tried to sneak a beige safari-style dress past the forum yesterday for the same reason yesterday but I'm glad everyone told me that the color was NOT my best.). Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570347 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:56:06 +0000 MsMary 570347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think as a coat qua coat, the blue is better on you. But if I were going to spend ginormous piles of money for a Burberry, I would get the classic trench color rather than an "off" or non-standard color like the blue. (Says the woman who just bought a second-hand red Burberry for $125.) So if you want your coat to stand up and say "Hi! I'm a Burberry!" you should definitely go with the beige. Also if you intend to wear it for 20 years or more you should probably go with the beige, because as we all know, colors can be dated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570335 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:40:59 +0000 Kirti 570335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to be able to layer a jacket or vest under my trench for colder days - usually my leather or denim jacket. Does that help? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570322 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:26:32 +0000 Suz 570322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the blue looks better on you, but if you hanker after the beige then you will be able to style it to work. </p> <p>Gorgeous coats!</p> <p>Oh, FWIW: you know I just got a black trench, right? Nowhere near as good quality as yours of course; mine's a London Fog. And I was worried about black for my complexion. But guess what? I'm really liking it a LOT. I thought it would feel too dark, but it actually feels crisp and...I don't know...fresh, maybe? Also, I wondered how it would play with my uniform of jeans...would it feel too dark for those (esp .since my coat is knee length). But again, it's working out great. I really enjoy wearing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570274 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:35:16 +0000 gradfashionista 570274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So majority blue, minority beige...but not an overwhelming majority. Thanks for the opinions so far!</p> <p>@Cocolion: Yes, they are from Burberry. I showed two friends of mine the coats (they didn't know that they were Burberry), and both commented on how well cut they were. As expensive as they are (and they are!!), they really do fit nicely.</p> <p>@Fruitful: I think there were a few problems with the silk coat in a YMMV kind of way. It went down to my knees, and for my frame, I don't think this is flattering (mid-thigh is more suitable). While silk CAN be quite durable (think parachutes), the material did seem more delicate and I feared getting my ring snagged on the material. I also thought the (blush toned) nude would be flattering, but it as a bit tricky. It's still quite lovely and I'm sad that it didn't work out, but maybe they'll make a wine-coloured version and I'll be in luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570149 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:41:35 +0000 Isabel 570149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neither is "unflattering" but I find that the honey washes you out a bit. When I saw you in the blue, my first thought was WOW, now THAT is special looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570123 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:08:54 +0000 cinnamon fern 570123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fit looks good with what you have on underneath - but what IS that? Could you wear a blazer underneath these and still feel comfortable? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570084 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:56:46 +0000 Jjsloane 570084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I agree with Zapotee and Fruitful. They both look good, but I prefer the honey for longterm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570078 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:46:24 +0000 Fruitful 570078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They both fit beautifully. SO hard to pick. The blue one might suit your complexion a little better but the honey one is very classic and it doesn't make you look ill, I think with makeup on and a flattering scarf as you show here it would be totally wearable.</p> <p>I get the dilemma; blue looks good but the darkness brings a different vibe than the lighter colour.</p> <p>So was the silk trench the one you first posted about? How was it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570076 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:45:23 +0000 Kirti 570076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the colour of the blue, but like Zap I think the fit of the beige is nicer... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570075 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:43:19 +0000 Anonymous 570075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the fit of the beige one on you, much better. As far as the blue one, the color is amazing on you, but I am not too keen on the fit. Are these the same trench style, just different color? </p> <p>If I have to choose between the two, I would pick the beige There is also a classic integrity to it. That is something I look for, if I'm making a pricier purchase. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570064 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:51:16 +0000 Andrea B. 570064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am digging the blue one on you... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570036 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:24:34 +0000 goldenpig 570036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow the blue really brings out your eye color! Your complexion looks so much better against the blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570028 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:03:01 +0000 jayne 570028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blue looked fab with your eyes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570019 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:32:26 +0000 CocoLion 570019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They both look great on you. It depends on what coordinates best with your wardrobe.</p> <p>Are they both from Burberry? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-570013 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:26:57 +0000 Scarlet 570013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a tough call, but I like the classic look of the first one. I think ultimately I would decide based on how easily the color played with my style/other wardrobe items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-569985 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:30:07 +0000 Meredith1953 569985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Color wise, you RULE in the blue! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/better-trench-photos--opinions-please#post-569984 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:28:11 +0000 Nakidra 569984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote classic - I think you look amazing in #1. </p>