https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 14:43:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat/page/2#post-1863125 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 23:25:00 +0000 harmonica 1863125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much to all of you! Your comments are really helpful.</p> <p>approprio, that's a tough one. I think one of the hip length coats would have to go if I did one in one out.</p> <p>fashiontern, thanks for the enabling. I think was a bit unclear in my previous answer. My concern is that my shopping habits are a bit whimsical and I should practice on being more concious and structured. But I certainly not dislike impulsive shopping and that unplanned items can become workhorses or inject a lot of fun. :-)</p> <p>skylurker, I've never had a faux fur coat so I don't know if it will pass the arctic winter cold. Honestly, I don't think so, but I think of it more as a transitional coat. For really cold days I would wear many thin layers of thin wool and my vintage camel coat or my yellow Marimekko coat (100% wool). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat/page/2#post-1863108 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 21:58:14 +0000 mtnsofthemoon 1863108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>all you had to say was "Leopard Coat"....like Sterling said "YES"!!!&nbsp; '-)&nbsp; naughty grin&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1863068 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:00:41 +0000 skylurker 1863068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How warm would faux fur be? I’ve never owned a faux fur coat but they’re synthetic so I’m not sure they’re Winter-Norway-proof? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1863060 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:06:08 +0000 MsMary 1863060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a leopard coat last year and have worn the heck out of it. Thumbs up from me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1863036 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 07:12:04 +0000 deb 1863036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say, go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1863035 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 05:48:47 +0000 Gigi 1863035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has been my experience that if I keep coming back to an item, there is a reason for it, and if the price is right, I need to go the next step and purchase it. You will know more once you see the coat on. Sometimes purchases like this, which are outside our usual style, can be the most satisfying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1863024 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 04:15:14 +0000 Jaime 1863024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a leopard coat is actually more than another coat - it is a bold step in a glam direction. And I think you are ready to take it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1863021 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 03:05:48 +0000 WitchyD 1863021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not the best at this, considering I pretty much buy what I want. However, for a winter coat, $45 is not a huge investment, especially if this is something you've wanted. &nbsp;Leopard print is quite timeless and neutral.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1863013 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 01:43:35 +0000 Anonymous 1863013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please say "yes" to the coat. It could be your pea coat because the warmth factor is probably about the same. It will always remind you of your little boy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1863001 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 23:00:20 +0000 Carla 1863001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A day doesn’t go by that I don’t miss my snow leopard skirt and my leopard shoes are workhorses. Every wardrobe needs some leopard. At $45 you can test your love (and tolerance) for the print. 10 wears = $4.50 per. If that coat was in my closet I would start by wearing it paired with faded jeans and red cons for grocery shopping this weekend, and then to the Santa Clause parade and lunch out with trousers and booties. I think it would be fab over a pencil skirt and high boots too.</p> <p>It seems the perfect blend of ‘what every woman should have in her closet’ and wackadoodle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862998 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 22:06:58 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1862998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't mean to say style evolution had to be intentional. Angie's burgundy shoes were completely unintentional, but by embracing their color, she has shifted her style a bit. If you want to plan your entire course, that's certainly fine, but I think there is a place for random happenstance and whimsy.</p> <p>Maybe this will help. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2015/01/28/organized-emotional-shopping/">https://youlookfab.com/2015/01.....-shopping/</a> </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: I just saw that you live in Norway. Based on posts throughout the year by Swedish friends in Uppsala, Gothenburg, and Oslo, I say buy the coat!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862994 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 21:01:09 +0000 approprio 1862994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would never try to talk anyone out of a faux fur coat. I've had a few over the years, and this is a good time to wear one.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'll play devil's advocate and propose a thought experiment: if you had to get rid of a coat to make way for this one, which would it be? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862992 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 20:35:23 +0000 harmonica 1862992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rambling Ann, fashiontern and Marilyn, thanks for the great questions! Really helpful!</p> <p>Do I have something else in the same vibe? No, but I do have lots of black and some burgundy and taupe that would go well with it. </p> <p>I have a black scarf that I def would wear it with. Or a hot pink scarf (eh... speaking of loud accessories) and leave the rest of the outfit black. </p> <p>I def see it as a casual MOTG coat, like grocery shopping, stepping it up from my usual parka or athletic coat.</p> <p>I try to be more conscious about my style evolution so that my wardrobe doesn't spill over. </p> <p>Is it the leopard print or faux fur? I'm attracted to the fluffy part of the faux fur. I can't stand mohair, but I think faux fur would be fun. I'm very ambivalent about the print. I partly assosiates it with showing off in a Kim K kind of way (not so good, IMO), partly with costume dress-up and partly as a classic updated cool rocker chic vibe.</p> <p>And well, $45 is not too much for a fun test ride. However, I'm drawn to the idea of a strict and coherent wardrobe (maybe another fantasy that should be left as a fantasy)</p> <p>The Teddy Bear coat looks super cozy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862966 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:57:36 +0000 Marilyn 1862966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm.....only you can figure out why you want it. But you seem to be<br /> coming up with valid points as to why it's not for you. Like, it's<br /> "loud". I like leopard as well but in smaller accessories.<br />Is it the leopard print that you're more attracted to or the faux fur?</p> <p>I got this Teddy Bear Coat at BR recently and I'm loving it. I almost didn't<br /> keep it because I thought maybe it was kind of silly. But, it's<br /> ridiculously cozy and fairly warm. Not serious winter warm but I've<br /> worn it below 0 Celsius with a sweater and was warm. I get multiple<br /> positive comments every time I wear it which is great validation.&nbsp;<br /> It's a fun piece and different from anything else in my closet.&nbsp; Currently 50% off with the BR black Friday sale.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862963 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:43:23 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1862963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you've been thinking about it that long, you've probably come up with some outfits for it, or at least been looking at how other people wear this pattern (I think it's become a neutral somehow). If it is well made and fits you well, then try on some of those outfits. If you can see yourself wearing them, and will go out the door in at least one now, then it's a go.</p> <p>Ps. Does style evolution have to be logically decided? Maybe you just pulled yourself in a new direction, like Angie's goof purchase of burgandy footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862961 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:28:46 +0000 rachylou 1862961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huge leopard sized hole </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862959 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:20:11 +0000 Rambling Ann 1862959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it were me, I'd say yes IF I would commit to one other accessory that has the same vibe. Maybe leopard shoes, or tortoise shell earrings, or something that settles in with it, not even to wear at the same time. Then I know if it's a direction I want to explore or just a one off crazy idea. </p> <p>FWIW, I bought a leopard blouse that I ended up wearing a lot more than expected, and leopard isn't really my thing either. I liked it with some tortoise hoops I picked up to go with it (sadly ruined, replaced with black glass earrings). And I had plenty of black and denim to make it work.</p> <p>Also, what accessories do you see wearing with the coat? Black scarf &amp; gloves? Red, olive, royal blue? Any would be smashing, but do you have them and are you willing to spend to fill out the capsule?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862947 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:24:01 +0000 harmonica 1862947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the enableing! I love those, Sterling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862946 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:22:31 +0000 Anonymous 1862946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want these!!! &nbsp;And they make no sense in my climate. &nbsp;If they were $45, one of the two would already be on its way to my house!!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862945 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:20:45 +0000 rachylou 1862945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Snap it up. $45 is an excellent price and that’s a yen that’s gone the distance... Since September! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862938 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:02:02 +0000 Angie 1862938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862934 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:26:59 +0000 delurked 1862934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a bold style Harmonica, even if it isn’t usually with leopard print. I do not see this as more bold than bright colors. Leopard goes with so many things. </p> <p> I have also noticed I get so many compliments when I wear leopard or similar. Others seem drawn to it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862932 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:06:54 +0000 harmonica 1862932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, I see what you mean. But in my mind leopard feels very loud, much louder than a bright hot pink scarf. </p> <p>delurked, it's a really strong argument that you can see me wearing it. I like your reasoning and do have to try it on and make sure the fit is right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862929 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:57:44 +0000 delurked 1862929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, let us help enable you today...</p> <p>Just consider if settling this obsession is worth 45. If so, do it now while it’s on sale. But make sure it really fits the bill for flattery and fit. If not, you’ll keep mentally searching, and the purchase will have been in vain. </p> <p>FWIW, this really seems like something I can see you in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862919 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:28:20 +0000 Bijou 1862919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think of leopard as a neutral and wear it as such. I have a leopard puffer and a full length coat and love and wear both often. I am a yes vote on this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862917 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:26:42 +0000 harmonica 1862917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aha, you're so right, lisa p! They are classic and I can see this one last for many seasons. And DS3 loves leopards. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862914 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:22:14 +0000 Anonymous 1862914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why? &nbsp;Because leopard print coats are classic. &nbsp;The question is not whether you should buy this, it's why do you not have one yet? &nbsp;;) &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862913 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:20:20 +0000 harmonica 1862913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, I like crystal clear answers! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862912 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:19:30 +0000 harmonica 1862912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, cindysmith! I'm sure I don't NEED it. I have plenty of other winter coats (dressy and casual). My party life is active.... in my imaginary lifestyle. Glam has never been part of my style, although I like Kate Moss and her casual/glam style. </p> <p>I really want to figure out why I like this coat (besides being an affordable experiment). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-need-a-leopard-coat#post-1862910 Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:14:45 +0000 Anonymous 1862910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! </p>