https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:43:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2078272 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:03:09 +0000 slim cat 2078272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good strategy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2078270 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:59:49 +0000 JuniperGreen 2078270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found a black packable hooded raincoat that I will bring along with my black moto, so I'm set if it's pouring!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>And I'll also still wear my green wool coat.&nbsp; I feel good about it now, phew! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2078104 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 02:44:04 +0000 Anonymous 2078104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a wrap in those colors in case it's cold, but use the green coat for everything else? You also said the moto can be layered under it, so that sounds like a plan too. Plus you could add thermals under if needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2077818 Sat, 16 Nov 2019 14:19:30 +0000 The Cat 2077818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about just buying a packable rain poncho? It will save you a lot of space in your suitcase. And under your stylish poncho, you can easily wear as many (or few) layers you wish. </p> <p>I don't know where in the world you live (found no info about that in your profile). But in many countries, you will likely be able to find inexpensive rain ponchos in chain stores. Some have nice prints, often in black&amp;white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2077601 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 15:16:56 +0000 Sara L. 2077601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would take the moto - I know it's not super warm but it sounds like the photo session is fairly short.&nbsp; I would rather be slightly uncomfortable for a short time frame than buy something I'll only use once and that will take up valuable luggage space. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2077590 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:52:06 +0000 JuniperGreen 2077590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all!&nbsp; I do have a black puffer, but it's not very fitted or flattering.&nbsp; My moto is also black... though not super warm...</p> <p>Angie that Hobbs is TEMPTING!!!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Still pondering... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2076756 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 02:25:05 +0000 Angie 2076756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ho fun :)</p> <p>I'd splurge in a Hobbs trench coat and focus on your fab holiday:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2076746 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 01:54:13 +0000 rachylou 2076746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’d go to the last Kmart and buy a black quilted puffer... buy a French-like warm coat, but spend little. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2076673 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 21:35:36 +0000 Sal 2076673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes if I was adding something for this reason only a puffer is a good addition as they can be very affordable and are always useful.&nbsp; Pewter or silver could be lovely or red or black!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2076668 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:59:32 +0000 slim cat 2076668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Short black or metallic puffer comes to my mind however I'm not sure it's polished enough choice for you. I'd take dark green coat with you anyway - it sounds like a favorite one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2076661 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:45:34 +0000 Christina F. 2076661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Juniper Green - you mention layering under your coat. if you bring a Moto in one of the allowed colors that might work if the shoot is short enough. Do you have a moto in an appropriate color?</p> <p>I find when traveling that if I am looking for something specific, I waste a lot of time trying to find it. Better to let any purchases be serendipitous, and to bring with you what you know you will need. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2076660 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:43:35 +0000 Carla 2076660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why not wear your green coat, and take it off to reveal colour appropriate garments (warm sweater, etc.) for the photo shoot? If it is a really large group, you could always volunteer to stand in the back row and have less of your garment showing.</p> <p>If you are saving up for Paris merch, you shouldn’t feel compelled to spend your money or devote luggage space to what could be a one-hit-wonder. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2076659 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:41:31 +0000 JuniperGreen 2076659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question Sal!&nbsp; I just asked - it's a 90 minute session and a lot of walking and breakout group shots. So... that might be doable?&nbsp; But I also don't know where I would stash a coat!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2076658 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:38:03 +0000 Sal 2076658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How long will the photoshoot take - if it is just a 10 minute thing I would just take my coat off at the last minute....&nbsp; If it is a two to three hour shoot that might not work.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coat-quandary#post-2076655 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:34:50 +0000 JuniperGreen 2076655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am THRILLED to go on a fun trip later this month to Paris with a large group. There will be a group photoshoot to commemorate the occasion, and I've been given some guidelines for our outfits: black, white, gray and metallics, with accents of red. I'm planning to wear the outfit below, and will look for a red hat or scarf.</p> <p>The quandary: The majority of this shoot will be outdoors, even if it rains.&nbsp; I need outerwear that fits the color palette for the group photos, but don't own anything polished enough that fits the bill.&nbsp; I'd been planning to&nbsp;pack a dark green belted wool coat as my daily coat (works for day and evening, I can layer a moto or denim jacket under it, it fits well, and is polished and warm).&nbsp; My travel capsule has a lot of black, olive, white/cream and camel in it.</p> <p>So do I buy a coat ahead of time? I'd rather spend my money in Paris, but also don't want to be rushing around for a few days trying to find something.</p> <p>Do I just need to bite the bullet and come up with a new coat strategy? Bring the green coat AND something else, taking up precious luggage space? Or roll the dice and shop there (the photos are toward the end of the trip)??? </p>