https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout/page/2#post-2313415 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:01:18 +0000 CarolS 2313415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jessikams, could you load up the floral coat with MORE florals? and patterns -- max to the max?? Add chunky cream boots if you've got em, then a pair of floral pants and an architectural orange sweater or blouse in one of the colours from the coat.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout/page/2#post-2313408 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:37:49 +0000 Jessikams 2313408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aren’t those shoes fab Jaime! Uggs. They make a whole line of these “hideo-marvelous” shoes. They are bright, they are exaggerated, yet they are easy to wear. Why is the coat so much harder? Pondering….. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout/page/2#post-2313406 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:32:51 +0000 Jaime 2313406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your red platform slides! Coat wise I feel disqualified to judge as I have a ridiculously large coat collection considering our mild winter. The last coat would be gorgeous with light pants and zipped up almost as a dress or tunic. See, I am no help at all ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313405 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:31:34 +0000 Jessikams 2313405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, we’ll be moving to the suburbs in the mid Atlantic region USA. It’s the first time in my entire life to live in a suburban environment! Its all been extreme rural or extreme urban for me in the past. This will also be the first time to live in our home country in many years; we’ve been in Asia since 2007, wow. </p> <p>I have no idea what to expect. So far my fantasies all revolve around ample parking and a kitchen with a full size oven LOL</p> <p>Saturdays bopping around in sneakers and a colorful coat? Maybe? I’m sure my clothing needs will radically shift, along with everything else in my lifestyle. So I’m trying to be judicious with my edits.</p> <p>Last time we moved I didn’t receive my belongings for a full YEAR. I’m hoping things will go more smoothly this time….. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313354 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:56:27 +0000 Sal 2313354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First two keepers I agree. I like them both and a dressy evening coat is very useful to own - a few times I have struggled in this situation with a puffer or something that isn’t right.</p> <p>The last two are super fun coats. I think it’s thinking about if and when you would wear them - or choose them. If you are uncertain I would keep them-especially given a new location ( are you able to say where?)</p> <p>I love the floral and could see it with straight jeans, bright sweater and sneakers for Saturday activities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313346 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:46:14 +0000 Lucy 2313346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in to say I don't get a "workwear or shlumpy robe vibe" from the J Crew coat at all! It looks fantastic on you, even if you don't feel it works with your current style!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313336 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:46:11 +0000 Angie 2313336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><u>Seriously though:</u></p> <p>I love the first three coats - black, yeti and floral! I vote KEEP.</p> <p>The floral coat hits a nostalgic button, even though you might not love as much for yourself. If it makes you smile when you look at it - hold onto it a little longer. We are in desperate need of things that make us smile and make us happy :)&nbsp;</p> <p>The last coat gives me pause. The least great judging from what I can see here. I'd be inclined to pass that one on.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313334 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:40:33 +0000 Angie 2313334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, I think you can pass on the KILLER floral J.Crew coat to me ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313328 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:31:11 +0000 SarahD8 2313328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the advice you are getting here, especially what Suz is saying that the floral coat may be beautiful and ticks some boxes for you...but is just enough off from your style that it's hard to feel right in it. (In contrast the fuzzy coat...yeah it's a little out there, but it's totally you.)</p> <p>The one thing that gives me pause is that you mentioned you bought it in part because it reminded you of your friend. Maybe it's worth thinking about not so much "how should I style this coat" but rather "how can I use this coat to channel my friend/happy memories." I am thinking that might produce a couple of outfits that, while perhaps different from your usual fare, might be easier to wear with confidence and would give a high happiness factor. Just thinking that it might be worth reframing the brief before passing the piece along.</p> <p>If that doesn't resonate, let the coat go and hope it is found by someone with a style more like your friend's. It will surely make someone very happy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313325 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:16:14 +0000 Star (Lise) 2313325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first thought when I saw the floral coat was the 60's.&nbsp; I think coats like that were called house coats back in the day.&nbsp; FWIW I totally agree that the first two coats are keepers.&nbsp; They have a vibe about them.&nbsp; Not so keen on the last two.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313322 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:57:43 +0000 Suz 2313322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After reading this, and seeing the close ups, my gut feeling is that the yellow coat isn't right for you and you can let it go. It *is* too sweet or twee for your style and although it looks great with your platinum hair, it's not going to make you happy over time. <b>NEXT!&nbsp;</p> <p></b>I let go a gorgeous Collection slip skirt some years ago, in my colours, lovely style and fit and it was silk and easy to weear! But....pattern was too ditsy for me. I just could not feel happy in it.&nbsp;<br /><b></p> <p></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313316 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:13:07 +0000 Roberta 2313316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a bright green florarl trench that only worked with one or two outfits, but it was so cheery that I kept it for years anyway! When that length and style stopped being useful in retirement I passed it on.</p> <p>My point being that I get the appeal of a bright coat on a grey day. I love the big floral although I wish it had a bit of structure - a belt for example or a fitted waist. Once you said "housecoat" that was all I could see. It's definitely a daytime coat.</p> <p>The pink Cos coat is one of those prints that needs to be seen close up. From any distance it reads as a neutral. But I do love it with red shoes! That would be my solution - jeans or chinos with red footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313312 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:12:04 +0000 April 2313312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love Irina's idea.&nbsp; When a color or pattern is bothering you for some reason, often repeating it in other pieces make the whole thing work.</p> <p>This works for decor as well as wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313311 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:04:32 +0000 Irina 2313311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>JK</b>, great! I don’t see the JCrew coat as an evening piece. I would offset its sweetness with high tops, sneakers, denim and pair it with a top in any color of the print. Bright shoes or pants, so many possibilities if you have things like that in your closet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313299 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:47:13 +0000 Jessikams 2313299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina, I do have a big yellow sweater, maybe I’ll dig it out and give that a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313296 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:36:18 +0000 Liz 2313296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><i>"I definitely force myself to wear them; I don’t reach for them<br /> naturally. And often after putting them on, I feel they’ve made the<br /> outfit worse not better….<br /> "</i><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It sounds like you're in love with the idea of them, and possibly with the quality or construction details. But you don't actually want to wear them. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313292 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:29:13 +0000 Dee 2313292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting that you feel that some of these coats make your outfits look worse or silly ouu…definite red flags there.</p> <p>Although they are pretty, well made and stylish, if they are not your current style, and you’d have to force yourself to wear them, &nbsp;I think maybe it’s time to pass them on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313291 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:26:21 +0000 Irina 2313291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I love COS coats, no wonder :)<br />The white and red works with denim, I would probably try a white button down shirt or something else light on top. Sorry, maybe it’s a camera angle but isn’t it fits a bit tight for this cut?<br />The J Crew coat is more difficult for me, too sweet. I only know two ways to combat sweetness &nbsp;- wear it with all black outfit or with a red (yellow ) sweater and denim.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313287 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:20:44 +0000 bella 2313287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For the last 2 coats, maybe you need a change of vocabulary. Those look more like jackets to me rather than coats. So don't think of them as outerwear but as part of the outfit. Does that make sense? Would that make it easier for you to style them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313286 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:17:58 +0000 Jessikams 2313286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April, I’m preparing for an international move, so it’s a good time to consolidate and clear out some “dead wood.” In terms of coats, I have a few that I use all the time, and a few more that I haven’t been using because of climate. But these 4 were the ones that were not getting much use for mysterious reasons. I wanted to figure out why! Turns out black one was languishing because of lockdowns, hairy one is too warm for my current climate, and then there were these two colorful ones. I want to love them but I definitely force myself to wear them; I don’t reach for them naturally. And often after putting them on, I feel they’ve made the outfit worse not better…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313276 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:27:34 +0000 April 2313276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first question is this, JK: what is your goal in clearing out some coats?&nbsp; Is your coat closet too full; do you have a lot of coats but still missing the right ones for certain occasions; do you just want to own fewer items?</p> <p>Sorry if you've covered this in other threads.</p> <p>Anyway, my feeling is that if you have the room, you can/should keep anything that still speaks to you.&nbsp; </p> <p>That pink print is pretty great - could it be used for a swim coverup?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Another option is to consider whether you know someone who *would* wear a coat you decide not to keep.&nbsp; That way it doesn't go out of your life entirely.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313275 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:25:02 +0000 Anonymous 2313275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely wouldn't consider either of those coats dressy, but they seem problematic colorwise for what I've seen of your style. I would more see them fitting into Angie's wardrobe!</p> <p>Sometimes I'll look at my own things and try to think of who's closet would they fit. Not necesarily a specific person, but what does she look like, what does she do for a living, etc. Often, that person isn't really me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313273 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:18:25 +0000 kkards 2313273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the floral coat…but i think the answer of the yellow coat is right here.&nbsp;&nbsp;<i>For me, this yellow coat makes me feel…. Vaguely silly. &nbsp;</i>This coat isn’t right for you, so let it go.&nbsp;<div>As for the red/white coat—-it sounds like it doesn’t function properly for your needs, so I’d also let it go. &nbsp;A coat is a functional piece, so if it’s not working for you, let it work for someone else.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313265 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:41:53 +0000 Jessikams 2313265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trying with a slightly different base outfit including more “fashion forward” jeans. This helps to bring the coats more into my territory, I think.</p> <p>And detail shots showing the pattern of the pink coat, with raglan shoulder seam, elasticated neckline and cuffs that give it a sporty feel. I guess it’s sort of like a long bomber without the binding around the bottom. </p> <p>Also a detail of the inside of the J crew coat. Beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313263 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:08:00 +0000 Jessikams 2313263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I think you’re onto something there. The fabric pattern screams Vintage; the colors are Bright, which can read young and/or feminine; and the shape is also sort of vintage/ mod with the straight cut and the big white buttons. So together the whole package reads a bit quirky, vintage or even “twee” which are all fun styles but not MY style. Amazing that it’s taken me years to realize/articulate this! I guess I never sat down and thought about it before. The color was a red herring! The problem is STYLE not color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313257 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:31:33 +0000 DonnaF 2313257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The bright coat looks like a raincoat, so I’d style it as I would a raincoat. On my tiny phone, the last coat seems to wash you out. For some reason I like it much better in the last photo than in #8. The zipper makes it read more sporty than dressy. Can you think of it as sun protection? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313256 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:36:32 +0000 Suz 2313256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. I love it in the photos. But you have to feel great in it!&nbsp;</p> <p>Sometimes J. Crew (and especially the Collection)&nbsp; items are the perfect items for a flamboyant gamine style. A little boyish, a lot colourful, slightly different in their details, and easily mixed with denim and other style staples. </p> <p>But sometimes -- for my own colouring and for my style, at least --&nbsp; they veer a bit "sweet" or "preppy" or "girlish" (for want of better words). Sort of in the way that a shoe that "should" be perfect and feels comfortable in the store just doesn't feel that comfortable over time. They are almost but not quite the perfect thing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Keep in mind, a good third of my wardrobe comes from J. Crew! So I'm not dissing them, and certainly not the Collection items, and definitely not this coat. Just saying I think I can understand what you might be feeling. It's almost but not quite right as a wildcard for you -- and it just isn't making you happy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ok. If it doesn't fit Carla, I want it. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313254 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:02:21 +0000 Jessikams 2313254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I’m leaning towards wearing the yellow coat as a Macintosh to brighten up rainy days. I’ve tried it for evening before (over gold, as Carla suggested… great minds think alike) and that definitely didn’t work…. It’s just too cheerful, somehow! For evening I want elegant or maybe even “sexy” but this coat is not that. It would be perfect for Easter church services and then brunch, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313253 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:55:35 +0000 Jessikams 2313253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great suggestions/ comments ladies. Yes, I do have some other very basic coats that I’m not reevaluating because they get worn all the time: the black packable down, the caramel trench, etc. These four are the weird outliers! Platinum hair color is making me wear lighter color tops and shoes, though I don’t seem to care as much when it comes to outerwear, interestingly….</p> <p>The yellow/orange is definitely a statement. But I’m wondering if it’s a GOOD statement, you know? For Suz, her snow princess coat makes her feel wonderful. For me, this yellow coat makes me feel…. Vaguely silly? Maybe at best, defiant because I know it looks bad but I’m wearing it anyway? Hmmm, maybe those are not the best ways to feel….. I am definitely not afraid of color or afraid of attention-grabbing items. But this one doesn’t necessarily repay the effort???? It’s very over the top but it doesn’t make any particular style statement, maybe that’s the problem. Its statement is simply, BRIGHT!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-under-consideration-closet-cleanout#post-2313250 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:49:06 +0000 CarolS 2313250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sucker for floral AND desperate for signs of spring, so I LOVE the J Crew coat. Don't know that I can answer what it does for your wardrobe, though - well, beyond heralding spring and bringing sunshine and happiness...</p>