https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:21:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1279031 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 04:47:18 +0000 Katherine Smith 1279031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually the quality is the same. &nbsp;The outlet trenches came from boutiques because they didn't sell out and the boutiques needed to make room for new stock. &nbsp;It's harder to get trench coats from the permanent lines, but there are usually many seasonal coats or coats from the Prorsum line (run-way). Harder to be smaller sizes or coats in the classic colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1278887 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 01:51:56 +0000 abc 1278887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's the diff in a Burberry bought at a full line store vs outlet? Is it just like most other brands that the outlets have a separate (inferior quality and lower cost) line? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1278883 Mon, 16 Jun 2014 01:49:19 +0000 Katherine Smith 1278883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outlets aren't a bad option. &nbsp;You might be able to score a trench coat between $1035-$900. &nbsp;With promotions you might be able to take another 20%-50% off. &nbsp;Believe me you see 'good deals' even in the smaller sizes (US 6 and below) as well as classic colours (ie trench).&nbsp; </p> <p>If you have a few styles in mind (ie Harbourne, Marystow, etc) it's a good idea to get the SKU number. &nbsp;This way you can call up a store to find out if they have the trench coat in stock and can check the stock at other stores.... &nbsp;You can find out the SKU by chatting with a Burberry sizing specialist on burberry.com.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1277678 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 01:55:00 +0000 Katherine Smith 1277678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on a similar search. &nbsp;I ended up going to boutiques, and a few outlets and have a list of trench coats and sizes that work for me. &nbsp;Depending on where you live, you can always try an outlet too.</p> <p>I generally found that I need to go up a size on the slim cut trench coats. But fit my regular size in the classic cut trench coats.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1276752 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:05:40 +0000 MeredithB 1276752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to chime in about the sizing as well. I actually went up two sizes in the trench and one size in my winter dress coat from Burberry. I wouldn't have gone with the bigger size if not for the associate at Nordstrom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1275927 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:59:33 +0000 Mia 1275927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found the Burberry Sales Associate to be very helpful and knowledgable. &nbsp;The trick is to find the cut of trench that is "yours". &nbsp;My Sales Associate guided me through that process and&nbsp;&nbsp;brought in another size in the style I settled on&nbsp;so I could try it and be comfortable with my final choice. &nbsp;If you have a Burberrry store that is great as I'm not sure that you get the same expertise or selection of styles&nbsp;&nbsp;in a Dept. store. &nbsp;I bought at full price and no regrets as the CPW is going down so fast. &nbsp;I have always been a trench coat type so it was a question of why didn't I do this earlier?&nbsp;</p> <p>Our local Burberry store also has a liberal return policy which I appreciate as well.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1275818 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:18:07 +0000 Katherine Smith 1275818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My advice is to try out a few styles and figure out what works for you. &nbsp;Even though Burberry is classic, you might not be happy if you buy something off of ebay cold and it doesn't work for you. &nbsp;So I suggest you hit up outlets if your in the market for something from ebay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1126715 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 14:01:57 +0000 viva 1126715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! Kind of overwhelmed right now by how difficult this is going to be ... but it seems like first stop should be Burberry on Newberry St for some trying on. Then I will take it from there. Thank you all for your help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1126585 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 04:41:53 +0000 rae 1126585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In general, the more expensive the line, the smaller the sizing runs (Brit largest, London next, then Prorsum the narrowest). However, there are definitely aberrations and, like Anna said, it can be frustrating. I usually wear a 2-4 in jackets, xs in Tahari, US 6 in Karen Millen, Italian 38. My black trench is a 4, while my green one is a 6.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you plan to buy on Ebay, my best advice would be to try on as many styles in store as possible to gauge the fit. Then you can search Ebay for the style that you like. Or you can reverse engineer things and see what is available on Ebay, then do sizing in store. Double check by asking sellers for measurements. If you can't find the available Ebay style in store, the Burberry people are excellent resources. Email customer service or call a local store. That's what I did for my green one... CS gave me the # to a store with it in stock, and the SA there tried the coat on and helped me decide on sizing.</p> <p>Either way, in store research helps you in two ways when dealing with Ebay: you know what to expect regarding fit, measurements, fabric drape to make sure you like it... you also know what to expect to make sure it's <i>real</i>. If the measurements are wonky and it's the wrong material, you know to run the other way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1126556 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 04:11:20 +0000 Jeanie 1126556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a store where you could try them on? &nbsp;I have one from the 90s and it's true to my size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1126536 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 03:47:29 +0000 Diana 1126536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried on a couple this summer with Una when she was visiting Boston. &nbsp;I am a pear/hourglass and the Buckingham style (in London) fit me well. &nbsp;I am usually a US 8 in jackets, although I wear a 10 in some smaller&nbsp;brands such as Theory. &nbsp;The 10 in the Buckingham fit me pretty well, although that particular style is cut to have a bit more hip room, according to the SA. &nbsp;She also said that they can move the buttons over slightly to give you a little more room in the hips, so shoulder fit is more important. &nbsp;If the coat buttons up but they pull that can probably be adjusted by moving the buttons. &nbsp;Anna is right, the SAs really know their stuff. &nbsp;</p> <p>It's funny, I have tried on some vintage Burberrys (maybe from the 80s or&nbsp;90s?)&nbsp;and the sizing/cuts have changed A LOT over the years. &nbsp;In those older ones I was swimming in the 8 and fit into 4s and 6s! &nbsp;Seems like the opposite of the vanity sizing that is happening in most brands nowadays! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1126430 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 01:57:52 +0000 annagybe 1126430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I was at the store I tried on about four different ones. I was sticking only to the styles on sale. I didn't track each one though. I'm normally as US 10 in coats and jackets. One size 10 fit, it was a more classic fit.&nbsp;<div>I got the Burberry London Queensbury in a US 12. It is a more modern fitted coat.&nbsp;<br />Frankly it it wasn't for the sales associate I think I would have been overwhelmed and frustrated with sizing.</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1126406 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 01:38:30 +0000 lyn* 1126406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine was a gift so I didn't really go through the whole buying of it and things like this - just wanted to say it's a beautiful investment piece and will serve you well. I was still wearing mine at -12C (mostly because I am stubborn). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/burberry-trench-sizing-and-style-question#post-1126342 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 00:49:07 +0000 viva 1126342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm busy writing up some style resolutions and plans for 2014, and Anna and Rae have me hoping to find a Burberry trench on ebay this spring (there are quite a few there now, but I need some time to get the funds together!). Any insights on Burberry sizing, or on the various styles / lines (Prosum vs Brit)? I like the length that both Anna and Rae have -- above the knee -- not sure if they have the same one. </p> <p>Thanks! </p>