https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy/page/2#post-970621 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:50:24 +0000 Angie 970621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team 4 :)</p> <p>No need to shorten. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970517 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 12:58:18 +0000 unfrumped 970517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Static photos can be misleading, too. A trench is not for how you look all buttoned up and standing still- it is for striding along with the wind in your hair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970511 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 12:49:53 +0000 Suz 970511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No - this is a great length. I wouldn't worry about that. Only the sleeves.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970422 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 06:18:27 +0000 ElleH 970422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>4 is not too long IMO. It allows for more dresses to be covered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970419 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 05:29:43 +0000 Anonymous 970419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>4 looks more . . . expensive? It lays so much smoother and has a nonchalant vibe to it. I like the length as is. Would you be wearing it with boots mostly/shoes with a heel?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970415 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 05:05:50 +0000 rae 970415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, petites never work for me. My arms are too long, and my waist sits too low (even though I'm short waisted, I have a long chest area).&nbsp;</p> <p>Since you mentioned petites, do&nbsp;y'all think the 4 needs to be shortened now that you've seen the new photos here? I was leaning toward just keeping the 4 as-is since it got approval in my initial post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970412 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 04:29:37 +0000 MsMary 970412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Team Four! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970395 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 03:17:02 +0000 Suz 970395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me the 4 looks better. I see a pulling on the 2. The 4 looks smoother, sleeker.&nbsp;</p> <p>Another thought -- what about petite? Pil is 5'4" and the SA told her she'd do better with that.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry if that was already considered and ruled out -- traveling so I have missed bits of these conversations.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970328 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 01:29:16 +0000 Janet 970328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd go with the 4. I see just a tiny smidge of pulling in the 2. The kind of thing that five pounds could make into a problem. Not that you're going to gain weight, but I like a little ease in outerwear. </p> <p>Zap, I love that jacket in that photo, but it's an outfit piece to my eye, not everyday outerwear. I think if Rae wants this to fit easily over jackets and sweaters, it's best to go with the slightly larger size as long as it doesn't look like it swamps her when they layers are lighter and lesser. It doesn't look like that's the case here, so I'd go with the larger size. I get stuck in this zone a lot in jackets (usually between sizes 6-8) and I have to consider carefully how I want to use the piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970326 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 01:27:38 +0000 Anonymous 970326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, I can't even tell the difference in those last two pictures. And I can't tell which one has the bottom button undone.&nbsp;</p> <p>My main concern for trying the smaller size (on me) will be comfort-when-layered. How does your 2 feel with a jacket underneath? Your baggiest, belted BF jeans underneath?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970321 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 01:18:35 +0000 Anonymous 970321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do you have underneath the last set of pics? If this is my coat, I would be keeping the size 2, but the YLF taste is more along the lines of the size 4. I am torned.<br /> And here is my excuse for everytime I keep a snug coat. If Giovanna can do it, so can I. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970320 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 01:16:12 +0000 amiable 970320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the size 4. &nbsp;I really didn't know from the single shots - but in the side-by-side shots, I liked the 4 better every time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970317 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 01:11:13 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 970317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like size 4 the best.&nbsp; The 2 looks like it's a bit tight in the hips, as it pulls just a tiny bit.&nbsp; And I don't see any excessive waist bunching on the 4.&nbsp; And yes, what's the point of outerwear if you can't layer under it?&nbsp; But that's just my&nbsp;über practical perspective.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970265 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 00:00:36 +0000 Anonymous 970265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still like the 4 better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970264 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 00:00:14 +0000 Lyn D. 970264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>4 looks great to me Rae- fits 'effortlessly' and gives versatility for layering underneath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970262 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 23:56:35 +0000 rae 970262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, one last pic with Zap's idea to leave the bottom button undone on the 2. I can't decide if the bunching around the waist in 4 looks fashionably slouchy or too big.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970261 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 23:56:34 +0000 Caro in Oz 970261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haven't read the other comments.&nbsp;From the photos #4 :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970222 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 22:34:48 +0000 DonnaF 970222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really can't tell much of a difference to be honest.&nbsp; But you've done the sit down, stretch, and hug tests?&nbsp; Any difference in armholes?&nbsp; Do you wear super long bulky sweaters?</p> <p>I've noticed that the lower end an item is, the more it shows size and fit issues.&nbsp; Higher quality stuff, and I would put BB in this category, is much more forgiving and flattering.</p> <p>Reviewed the pics again.&nbsp; I think I prefer the size 4 over your leather jacket due to pic #5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970220 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 22:33:57 +0000 Raisin 970220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, 4 is best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970219 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 22:33:41 +0000 unfrumped 970219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The 4 ! More effortless, cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970218 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 22:29:49 +0000 rachylou 970218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the 4 better as well. The shoulders on the 2 seem too far in to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970215 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 22:26:16 +0000 Anonymous 970215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Size 4 too. You could get away with size 2, since you like a closer fit in the shoulder, but you will need to leave the last button unbuttoned. People actually wear their coats intentionally that way here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970210 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 22:19:34 +0000 Anonymous 970210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poor Marley doesn't know&nbsp;<i>what&nbsp;</i>hit her, lol! Trench Frenzy, that's what!</p> <p>After all that work, I think the 4 might provide the most elegant looking fit. There is such a fine line between them though! It looks like the bottom button is pulling ever so slightly on the 2 in some of the layered up shots. Is that where it feels the snuggest, or is that just my eye playing tricks on me? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970204 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 22:08:31 +0000 rae 970204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Marley, I had been eyeing this trench for months. I had first passed it up at full price back when I was looking for something packable. I came back to it during the 50% off sale.&nbsp;</p> <p>Looks like the 4 is in the lead... I was leaning that way, too. I do prefer the 2 worn over the leather jacket, because it bunches way less, but that wouldn't be the main way I'd wear the coat. Also I think the 4 will be more comfy in the hips when I wear baggy BF jeans.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970200 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 22:01:33 +0000 Anonymous 970200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Elle's quest for a trench was a catalyst combined with a BB sale to cause a trench explosion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970195 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 21:50:48 +0000 Marley 970195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the 4 the best.<br />But, what I want to know is this:&nbsp; I've been gone from YLF for a little over a week, and when I get back I find out that&nbsp;aLOT&nbsp;of YLFers are all excited about trench coats!!!!!&nbsp; I mean, in just skimming the forum from the last few days, I can see multiple threads about trench coats!&nbsp; What happened?&nbsp; And - what have I missed out on????? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970193 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 21:45:55 +0000 goldenpig 970193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the 4 better, but they both look good. Which one is more comfy? Sometimes I find that the smaller size might look better, but then it's harder to move your arms (J Crew tipped peacoat, for example--I bought the 4 which looked slimmer on me,&nbsp;but it's a little too tight in the shoulders--am thinking I&nbsp;should have gotten the 6). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970189 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 21:41:51 +0000 ElleH 970189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hard to say. They both look good. Especially hard to see&nbsp;on my small computer. See what everyone else says. If your weight will fluctuate is it more likely to go up or down? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970187 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 21:38:15 +0000 Anonymous 970187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the 4 the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brooks-brothers-trench---size-2-or-4-pic-heavy#post-970186 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 21:37:45 +0000 Diana 970186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the 4 in all incarnations.&nbsp; The looser fit looks more chic to me. </p>