https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:22:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-103066 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:30:27 +0000 Tanya 103066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also late, but I do think that the coat looks beautiful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-103034 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:18:35 +0000 Sihaya 103034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya - joining in late but I think this coat is excellent - extremely flattering on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-103010 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:39:35 +0000 Maya 103010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie. I do remember you liked it back in January now. And the red coat too :)</p> <p>I will put off getting a new coat then! I'm relieved. Two coats in one season would be painful for my wallet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-103009 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:28:17 +0000 Angie 103009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve seen this coat on Maya irl and complimented her on the look straight away. Do you remember that Maya? </p> <p>The collar on the coat is SO flattering. It creates a V which is best for the bustline, but the collar lapels are huge which is an excellent design feature for Maya’s dainty shoulders and long neck. I adore the false plain fabric too (very versatile and dirt friendly). </p> <p>I have no problem with the pockets! They look great. And the DB effect actually works because the rest of the silhouette is flattering. I hope that makes sense :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-103005 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:40:46 +0000 Chris 103005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good changes - I was just going to say I like the fit on you. It's hard to find a coat you will love for years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-102973 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:19:23 +0000 Maya 102973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's waaaay too warm right now for this coat Julie. I still have no idea what to do with that interview, but apparently I dress well under pressure. I came up with my J Crew outfit with just a few hours to spare. I'm guessing that will be what happens this time too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-102971 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:10:46 +0000 RoseandJoan 102971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With the right accessories could you make this coat work fro the Free People interview? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-102969 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:03:15 +0000 Maya 102969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rena: This coat does not compete with the puffer. A puffer is never going to win against a tailored wool coat in terms of style, but it wins hands-down in terms of warmth. Of course this one looks better, but I am willing to compromise a little once the temps dip below freezing. As far as puffers go, I think the Zara one is as good as it gets. </p> <p>Jean: Taller boots might work with the coat, but they won't work with the rest of me! I'm too short to have boots that are much taller than these. </p> <p>Joy &amp; Julie: I just did the easiest alteration of my life. I hacked off the buttons and just tucked the flaps into the pockets. They look like welted pockets now. I think I would still prefer the pockets to be less visible, but it's a lot less expensive than getting a whole new coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-102963 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:06:26 +0000 RoseandJoan 102963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the coat on you but do have slight reservations about the pockets. Joy makes an excellent point about having the flaps removed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-102961 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:50:00 +0000 Anonymous 102961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, I love this coat on you too. It doesn't look shapeless and from the side it looks amazing. If you wear it enough that the pockets are a problem, could a tailor remove the flap and buttons and just make them welt pockets? It doesn't seem like it would be hard to do, but I'm not a seamstress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-102958 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:30:38 +0000 greenglove 102958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya,<br /> I love it on you. I would just wear taller boots because of its length. I think the shape is very flattering and I love the frayed edges!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-102957 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:30:14 +0000 Anonymous 102957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this coat is very cute on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-102950 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:47:51 +0000 elpgal 102950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, the coat is not that bad. It does not look shapeless from the front. Is it possible to switch out the buttons to something smaller or in a color that 'pops'? I think the collars are a little large for your frame/bust-size and ideally a tighter herringbone pattern might be suitable for this style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-102947 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:18:47 +0000 Misia 102947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well Maya I like this coat on you much better then zara puffer coat.In this coat you look so much slimmer,just compare pictures side by side.You look really sharp in this one,zara one - I don't really like it on you,makes you look too puffy.This is my opinion,everyone else liked it on you,I guess I see different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-coat-opinions#post-102946 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:59:54 +0000 Maya 102946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This coat is 4 years old and I originally thought I had outgrown it, but when I tried it on again today, it seemed more like a question of flattery and not fit. A new coat is an investment I just can't make right now, but regardless, if this one isn't flattering, I don't want to wear it. I normally wear my more casual red toggle coat with jeans and boots, and reserve this one when I need more length for skirts and dresses. It also works as my "nice" coat for interviews.</p> <p>These are some thoughts that occurred to me after seeing the pictures:</p> <p>-The pockets. I hate those pockets, and the buttons drive me nuts when I need to reach in quickly and get out my metrocard or some loose change. They look even worse unbuttoned though. I'm not sure if there is anything I can do about this. They just look oddly placed and rather big.</p> <p>-It's double breasted. I prefer single breasted.</p> <p>-I don't know if there is enough shape. It looks nice from the side, but from the front it looks kind of shapeless. It comes with a belt, and when I first bought it I used to be able to belt it on the second-to-smallest hole, which looked amazing and that is why I ended up buying it. Now I don't have as much waist definition, so the belt has become rather unflattering. It also comes up high, so it almost forms an empire waist which is a bit weird (it isn't supposed to, I just have a large bust). I have been wearing it beltless for a while now, but looking at the picture, I don't think that has helped me achieve any more shape.</p> <p><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/ranabow/IMG_2168.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_2168.jpg</a><br /> <a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/ranabow/IMG_2169.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....G_2169.jpg</a></p> <p>Thoughts?</p> <p>Edit: I guess I should write why I *do* like the coat: I love the frayed edges, the length, the flare at the bottom and how it flounces around when I walk, and also the herringbone. It's a really great coat but I just don't know if it's a great coat for ME. </p>