https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:18:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2213562 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:20:58 +0000 bj1111 2213562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hush...retail therapy is the only way i get things done these days </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2213554 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 22:02:53 +0000 Sal 2213554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Bonnie and all.&nbsp; This was an urge because I had time on my hands being at home unwell and I recognise now that I was looking to spend for comfort.....&nbsp; Whist I do like all these coats I don't think any are quite right for me..</p> <p>- the plaid does skew a bit too casual<br />- the rust doesn't close<br />- the blue is probably not the right style and whilst the colour appeals as a change, I agree that it might be harder for me to wear...</p> <p>It was great for all the input though - it made me see these aspects that I hadn't identified myself, because I think they all look great on the model.</p> <p>And spending money to cheer yourself up is not really the right reason is it... (I am almost back to full health now after 2.5 weeks - yay).</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212850 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:31:54 +0000 Bonnie 2212850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the rust coat. I have a similar reddish coat and find it fun to wear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212753 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:38:00 +0000 Sal 2212753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Brooklyn - I am going to pause. The rust one does look a little thin. And I agree coats are hard to find in this part of the world. I do want one that really speaks to me - and I can wait as the coldest months are over. If I see the right piece I will pounce. </p> <p>Will check out Treneey too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212691 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:05:02 +0000 Brooklyn 2212691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late here. </p> <p>I like the rust best for you. But I wonder how thick it would be. It looks lightweight.</p> <p>I don’t think this year has been good for coats. I’ve also had my eye out. Haven’t bought a coat in about 5 years and figure I could now shout myself a new one. But I have not been very impressed. Everything is double breasted and/or high poly/acrylic content and/or thin. Before the lockdown I had a look at Saba coats (owned by Sportscraft) and I felt they had more of a long jacket vibe than a coat vibe. </p> <p>Did you look at Trenery? My last coat is from them. </p> <p>By the way, you know about PayPal refunded returns don’t you? You can claim cost of returning items from them (I think about 8 times a year). Handy and they make it pretty easy for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212675 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:48:18 +0000 Sal 2212675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much everyone.&nbsp; I have had a terrible couple of days with emergency dentist and sinus infection so have been out of action.</p> <p>I was drawn to the plaid - but agree that the patch pockets might be annoying.&nbsp; I am thinking I might pause and wait until I feel better (and more positive) before considering them.</p> <p>Whilst our climate is not super cold I would like to be able to close a coat.&nbsp; And since I have a short toffee coat with a belt tie, I probably don't want another one.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>So good to have your opinions - much better eyes than me!&nbsp; Much appreciated:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212579 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:16:45 +0000 ChristelJ 2212579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The plaid one, no contest! Good colors for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212573 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:34:24 +0000 Anonymous 2212573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the plaid best if it has side entry pockets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212529 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:37:47 +0000 rachylou 2212529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first very much intrigues me for you. The tied-belt one worries me a little... feels "sausage-y" to me. The rust seems very dark; I'm back and forth on it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212510 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:47:12 +0000 Minaminu 2212510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great selection! I think the pale blue coat would be the most difficult to mix with your wardrobe. The plaid option would work very well and the pattern is actually a nice addition to the outwear, which is mainly solid colours. </p> <p>If you want a wild card, how about a coat in blush? I think a pop of colour would be great in winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212499 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:21:49 +0000 slim cat 2212499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The plaid coat and the rust one - good possibilities for your collection.<br />The pale blue is fun but the belting is putting me off a bit ( personal preference - just difficult to style it right ). Lovely choices all together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212493 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 01:43:53 +0000 Suz 2212493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them all but also see possible problems.&nbsp;</p> <p>The plaid is so much fun and such a lovely classic cut, and it can be awfully nice to have a patterned coat, especially if you wear a lot of solids underneath. Also, the colour combo would transition well into cool spring. However -- patch pockets tend to be less comfortable and useful than side entry pockets. Does it possibly have both?&nbsp;</p> <p>LOVE that cinnamon colour for you -- nice fall through winter coat. With a fun dramatic collar (I am a sucker for those). However, does it have closures? I couldn't tell. For me a coat that doesn't close is. a no-go.&nbsp;</p> <p>Blue -- gorgeous colour. Like <b>LisaP</b> I wonder if it would work on you in winter. It would be lovely and cheerful, regardless. I think the trench shape suits you well and it is so classic.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212489 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 01:32:06 +0000 Jaime 2212489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well since this is a want rather than a need, perhaps you should picture the times you wish you had a different coat and which one you would choose then. Or else the plaid . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212481 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:27:12 +0000 Irina 2212481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Out of three coats the plaid one looks the most casual. I like the rust one but like <b>suntiger,&nbsp;</b>I&nbsp;noticed it doesn’t have buttons. Would it bother you?<br />The pale blue is nice, I just don’t see it working with blush or pink with a level of sophistication you usually display. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212479 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:16:23 +0000 Bijou 2212479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the plaid coat for you. Gorgeous colours and different from your other coats. A statement coat is so fun to wear, pop it on with jeans and a sweater and you look instantly dressed up. Buying a coat now, when we still have half of winter to go and the coat is on sale makes sense to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212470 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:59:02 +0000 nemosmom 2212470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Plaid. Hands-down!&nbsp; It seems the most versatile (color) for your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212468 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:53:29 +0000 Carla 2212468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first one. &nbsp;The background colour ‘bookends’ your hair, and rust/orange goes with some of your new stuff (like your new cords) and the darker beige/camel goes with some older items - including footwear - plus your new cross body bag! &nbsp;I think it would look great with your blacks, and navy, as well as blue jeans. &nbsp;You wouldn’t have to work too hard to make it work with what you already have, while being different from all your current cold weather coats.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212462 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:44:29 +0000 Anonymous 2212462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the rust one most too, but noticing a lack of buttons like the coat I'm considering. Dealbreaker? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212459 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:31:39 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2212459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like the second one is a different color than it seems on my phone—looks like burgundy to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212457 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:23:26 +0000 Sal 2212457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa - I think all colours would work (pale blue is not a colour I wear a lot - it is probably more of a wildcard colour).</p> <p>Jenni- yes these are all on sale as full price is a lot.&nbsp; They are a conservative brand, and I am not sure....but I do like these three.&nbsp; Haha re the dressing gown, I know what you mean but not sure that it bothers me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212455 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:09:26 +0000 Jenni NZ 2212455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a shame we don’t live closer! Sportscraft is now in my local shopping centre, Milford, and also in Albany Westfield. I have been in a few times but not bought anything as yet. I like the things but I suspect find them a little conservative for me. And a bit expensive knowing my tight-wad ways!<br /> I was told that the CEO in Australia is a Kiwi and so was keen to get back into our market, having been in it years ago and then closing.<br /> Onto the coats- they are all nice except I don’t like the tie on the blue one, prefer it without. To me I am afraid the ties always make the coats look like dressing gowns!<br /> I think the spice/terracotta one is my favourite for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212453 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:51:53 +0000 Sal 2212453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those two plaid ones Fashintern. Both are really good!</p> <p>Coats are tricky as they are pricey, and theoretically need to go with lots of different things.&nbsp; And our climate is not cold for all that long so for me it is a want not a need... unlike a raincoat!!</p> <p>I liked the pink one you tried on last week in terms of shape (and colour) but thought that the fabric might be too dressy for your needs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212452 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:51:52 +0000 Anonymous 2212452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All three are really nice looking coats ! Although the pale blue is my favourite here for style , is that a good winter colour for you ? The rust one would be my choice for colour for you - but maybe I’m projecting my own colouring on you ? We’re kind of similar in that regard , no? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212451 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:46:57 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2212451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Golly, have you been spying on me? Lol. Those are very similar to the finds I’ve collected over the past couple years! I’ve recently decided I want to buy one this fall. But as undecided as I am on my own, I’m no help to you either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/coats-worth-a-try-or-not#post-2212445 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:32:05 +0000 Sal 2212445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi All</p> <p>I have been keeping an eye out for a new smart coat.&nbsp; I haven't seen much that appeals and was browsing on the Sportscraft website (long standing Australian retailer - to my mind a quality brand on the more conservative side)</p> <p>I saw these three options - all on sale - at prices that are reasonable.</p> <p>I could order and try them, returns are possible but not easy nor free.&nbsp; I would be tempted to just order my top pick.</p> <p>All the colours below would work with enough of my winter wardrobe - denim, black, blush, pinks being the main work colours.</p> <p>My existing coats are in the finds below (one is a raincoat and one is a puffer).&nbsp; I am looking for an update on the teal which I am keeping but not liking as much as I used to.</p> <p>I also can sit on my hands - I have options and this is a want rather than a need at the moment. </p>