https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:41:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1386781 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 16:19:09 +0000 Suz 1386781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Viva. I have never looked at Outlet stuff but I definitely want a decent quality coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1386778 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 16:10:49 +0000 viva 1386778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glory and Suz, not to burst your bubble, but your Tanger JCrew will be an outlet and not a retail JCrew. (I shop at Tanger outlets in Kittery Maine. That is where my JCrew outlet is.)</p> <p>For some things the outlet will be fine and even great: flannel pjs, button-down shirts, jeans, jewelry, some blazers, etc. Winter coats (in my experience) are very much a crap shoot. I just returned the outlet cocoon coat I bought a couple of weeks ago. It's several inches shorter than the retail version and it is a very lightweight wool (it wrinkled visibly just by from hanging in my hall closet, which is full but not packed with coats) -- the upshot is the wool is really not very substantial. I am heading to a JCrew retail store tomorrow to try on the retail cocoon coat, and I am expecting it to be quite a different animal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1386669 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:56:44 +0000 Suz 1386669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, thank you so much! Yes, I have been debating about that puffer jacket and the coat. I was worried that the colours might be a bit washed out but am encouraged by your review. I'll need to check the website again -- I could have sworn that Fuchsia plum was also available in the coat length in N. America but I could be fooling myself and perhaps that is why I didn't pull the trigger -- because I don't want another blue-grey coat and I don't really want a jacket length, either.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am off to follow up on your other links. I suspect the Massimo Dutti coats are not warm enough for my climate, alas....but still worth a look, for sure! You are the link-lady extraordinaire!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1386592 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:46:31 +0000 Inge 1386592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and speaking of orchid puffers. Have you seen this short LE puffer coat, Suz?&nbsp;<br />I bought it in the Fuschia Plum Heather colourway because I needed a warm coat for (exercise) walking in cold weather. The colour is slightly less vibrant in real life, and maybe not a true orchid, but a beautiful colour nonetheless. I also love it in Hedgerow Heather and in Nautical Heather.</p> <p>The Nautical Heather is also available for the long puffer. A shame that they changed the other colours slightly for the long version (well at least for people who wear cool tones really well). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1386578 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:06:02 +0000 Inge 1386578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How are you feeling this morning, Suz?</p> <p>Just wanted to add that I had a quick look on the Massimo Dutti and&nbsp;Macy's websites, and found a few coats that might have potential. (The Via Spiga one comes in red, but I could only collect the white version.).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1386118 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 18:15:46 +0000 Anonymous 1386118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in to say I hope you feel better soon. I just recovered from a virus that plagued me for 10 days, so I know how it feels. It seems like it's never going to end.</p> <p>As for the coats, I vote for the blue one. Even if you can't get that coat, maybe you can find another one in that same color. That's assuming it's what you're looking for.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1386113 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 18:04:56 +0000 Vicki 1386113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I wish you a speedy recovery from your virus and even when you're not feeling 100%, you still have your delightful sense of humor.</p> <p>As for all these pretty coats, I don't have any experience with puffers (why would I here in California!), and I am drawn to the J. Crew Stadium Cocoon Coat in the blue, as Claire mentioned.</p> <p>As for your current coats, I love the Vince Camuto ink and black military-style coat, and just wish it had a warmer lining for you. &nbsp;That style works beautifully on you.</p> <p>Hope you feel better soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1385857 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 03:57:10 +0000 Suz 1385857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>unfrumped, I'd love an orchid puffer. Haven't seen the right one yet, but I can still keep looking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1385841 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 03:23:45 +0000 unfrumped 1385841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't you need an orchid puffer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1385840 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 03:23:24 +0000 Jaime 1385840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Feel better Suz! Shopping for coats at retail stores is sort of out of my ken, but I love the idea of a white puffer and bright wool coat for you. Duh :-)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1385800 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 01:44:54 +0000 Suz 1385800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well that sounds great, Glory! I am very tempted to do just that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1385771 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 00:35:46 +0000 Glory 1385771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz I have your solution. Once healed, hop in your car, 1 hour or so Northish over to me. We have a new outlet mall open - Tanger - housing J Crew, Michael Kors and loads of others. It opened one week or so ago.We also have Eddie Bauer, HM, Zara etc at Bayshore mall.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1385737 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:48:23 +0000 Karie 1385737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you went to the Dr., and <i>Whew!</i> So glad it's not something that can stop you from planning your wardrobe! I mean, we'd have to take drastic measures in that case...</p> <p>I don't really have any suggestions other than to say that I love that Trina Turk plaid coat, and I think a cocoon coat would be very flattering. I tried one on last season and loved the style.</p> <p>Rest and get better soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1385721 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:32:36 +0000 krishnidoux 1385721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, you have a great collection of coats, each playing a part in your wardrobe, and are wise to enlarge it for more specialized uses. I really love your cranberry one. Another cocoon and another puffer would be a good idea too. Make sure you try the cream ones as there are many shades out there, and some enlighten a blond&nbsp;complexion while others don't do any favors.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />I hope you will get better soon! I am so sorry you feel bad from being sick right now. It sounds horrid. Please rest well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1385719 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:30:57 +0000 Beth Ann 1385719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've eyed that J.Crew coat several times -- I adore the blue and the modern shape.&nbsp; Then I sigh, because I'm pretty sure those sleeves won't clear my forearms. And the hips?&nbsp; What hips can fit in that coat?</p> <p>Well, my dear, that means that I get Bean while you get J. Crew.&nbsp; I suspect that the very cut that doesn't work for me will make you look fab.&nbsp; My only question would be the shoulder line.&nbsp; I'm learning that I prefer a natural shoulder to a rounded raglan or dropped shoulder.&nbsp; I think the stand up collar will give you the structure you need in the shoulder area, and, with a more Regency than Raphaelite bosom, you won't have any bulkiness to worry about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1385711 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:15:39 +0000 Pree 1385711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the blue cocoon coat. I have scoping out the jcrew costs as well. The cocoon runs big- so order down a size. The stadium cloth seems like a smooth wool. The double cloth seemed more textured to me. I ordered the double cloth lady day coat in coral- my first bright coat so I hope the blue works out for you. Feel better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1385693 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 22:44:37 +0000 claire 1385693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, if you can find the coat you're looking for in a Vancouver J Crew store (the Park Royal one is 5 minutes away), I can send it to you, no problem. PM me if I can help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1385680 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 22:28:33 +0000 Caro in Oz 1385680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These coats are making me wish I lived in a colder climate&nbsp;:) Hope you are on the mend Suz, take care&nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats/page/2#post-1385657 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 21:54:49 +0000 Astrid 1385657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Claire, that blue cocoon coat would be stunning on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats#post-1385649 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 21:26:56 +0000 Anonymous 1385649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry to hear you have a nasty virus. How wonderful that you feel like playing with your wardrobe, though. Feel better fast!</p> <p>I love the idea of a cream puffer for you, but you also&nbsp;<i>need</i> that J.Crew cocoon coat in heather twilight. If that isn't "Suz Blue" then I'm a monkey's uncle. PM me if I can help you track down a size. Coats don't sell out that fast down here. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats#post-1385648 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 21:24:38 +0000 kerry 1385648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you can excuse the name ... :)</p> <p><a href="http://www.mooseknucklescanada.com/stirling-parka-lds.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.mooseknucklescanada.....a-lds.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats#post-1385644 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 21:12:55 +0000 Elly 1385644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No help with the coats, but advice on the cold -- it is a 2 weeker, but most people seem to recover withOUT complications. Mucinex seems to help the most.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats#post-1385641 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 21:08:36 +0000 kerry 1385641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you feel better soon!</p> <p>If you're still considering a white puffer, this coat fits beautifully.</p> <p><a href="http://www.sportinglife.ca/sportinglife/product/24351496/Coats/Women&#039;s-Cecil-Coat" rel="nofollow">http://www.sportinglife.ca/spo.....Cecil-Coat</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats#post-1385636 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:59:37 +0000 Carole 1385636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure if Eddie Bauer would be available to you in Canada, but I have loved my down puffer from there and it's still going strong...it's the first I've owned and I have no idea how I ever lived without one. Your coats are stunners, Suz!</p> <p>Good luck!</p> <p> <a href="http://www.eddiebauer.com/browse/parkas/outerwear/women/_/N-27ak?&#038;isLeftNav=true&#038;currentNode=parkas&#038;tab=women&#038;cm_sp=leftnav-_-outerwear-_-parkas&#038;previousPage=LNAV" rel="nofollow">http://www.eddiebauer.com/brow.....sPage=LNAV</a></p> <p>Ps hope you are well soon. I've been down this week, too. Vertigo:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats#post-1385633 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:54:52 +0000 Diana 1385633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those Reiss coat are TDF.&nbsp; (Janet, by the way, I clicked through and that Lilac one also comes in cobalt.&nbsp; Very tempted to go try it.)</p> <p>Hope you rest up and feel better soon, Suz! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats#post-1385626 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:50:26 +0000 Janet 1385626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my, those Reiss coats are gorgeous. The colors are too washed out for me, but the cuts look really lovely, and the colors would be great on someone who wears pastels well.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats#post-1385600 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:14:11 +0000 jackiec 1385600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sending good health vibes your way, Suz. Keep resting up. You don't want it to morph into pneumonia, that's nasty.</p> <p>Just chiming in to say I love the blue JCrew coat Angie linked. Just love. In fact if I could spend the money on it, or maybe on the navy version, I would.</p> <p>Best of luck </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats#post-1385595 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:03:33 +0000 Anonymous 1385595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely adore that Trina Turk plaid , and would wear that in a heartbeat. Why oh why is it so hard to find in an actual store in Canada (that isn't Holt Renfrew or a high-end boutique) nice, mid priced, gorgeous, fashion forward coats????? &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats#post-1385588 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 19:49:38 +0000 Jenava 1385588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, shipping from US and returning to a Canadian store carries duty implications, so that may be why you can't do it.&nbsp; sorry, I helped get Nordies set up for business in Canada, so I'm overly familiar with the intricacies.&nbsp; LOL.</p> <p>Suz, I love that blue J. Crew coat for you, and I'm eyeing the white Uniqlo puffer myself!&nbsp; Good luck, and get well soon... </p> <p></p> <p>FWIW, I've attached coats I've been lusting after (not really considering, since I need another coat like a hole in the head).&nbsp; Well, the shawl collar one I own already...from NAS.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/considering-coats#post-1385584 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 19:35:15 +0000 Suz 1385584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are beautiful coats, Ummlila! Wow. I have not tried Reiss outerwear and it's not available in Canada. I could guess at my size based on the blazer I bought in Boston, though.&nbsp; </p>