https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:02:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914757 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:14:15 +0000 siniestra 914757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ sleeveless vest and hand bag? i think u can even make a skirt out of it ...which u know leather skirt have been trending https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914721 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:26:24 +0000 Glory 914721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love this coat and my vote goes to knee length and keeping it cream coloured. If that doesn't work you can always dye it or shorten it more. So excited to see the renovations on it. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914717 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:23:33 +0000 unfrumped 914717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may be the nay-sayer but I have mixed feelings on this one. Love the idea of a whole coat of luscious creamy leather and I'd have a hard time tossing it, too. But,&nbsp; I think it looks best unbuttoned. So, how useful is unbuttoned leather car coat ? Not quite the same as an indoor blazer unbuttoned and that would keep it from being a cold-weather workhorse for me. it would depend on whether the alterations are a good investment for&nbsp;the&nbsp;amount you think you would wear it, &nbsp;or&nbsp; &nbsp;should you move on.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914686 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:33:38 +0000 ElleH 914686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Some midi length coats on pinterest&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=midi+coat">http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=midi+coat</a> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914651 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:43:45 +0000 Hil 914651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like it open on you, just like it is but I can understand why you wouldnt wear it!&nbsp;I would definitely shorten it to knee length or slightly above, and if dying it is possible, do that too! I have the pewter thing in my head now and it could so work! &nbsp;And I'll take one of the gazillions of clutches that the remnants will make https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914643 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:31:05 +0000 Ornella 914643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wowza, that is one loooong coat :)<br />Chop half of it off, then have both (nostalgic) coat and a bag. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914588 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:33:27 +0000 rebekahphoto 914588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ maybe take off the sleeves, shorten a little&nbsp;&amp; make a vest? perhaps a little deconstructed around the seams?<br /><br />the extra leather would also make a great portfolio! I have lots of vintage leathers I use to make books/portfolios, &amp; people love to hold them! (a little nicer than online portfolio) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914571 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:22:28 +0000 T-Rex 914571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is the kind of thing that I would keep as a costume piece, or offer up to someone else for the same reason. If you decide that it's not worth altering, you may want to put it on eBay, maybe with "cosplay" in the description. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914564 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:20:16 +0000 RoseandJoan 914564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Does this look from Danier appeal? Are your sleeves soft enough to scrunch? If the jacket is shortened it may need tapering too, would the cost of alteration be a factor? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914545 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:11:05 +0000 Freckles 914545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the knee length or car coat idea.<br />I was thinking of getting my summer sandals dyed a pewter colour but decided not too as the black soles were too chunky for it. &nbsp;Apparently you need an experienced shoe maker if you attempt it. &nbsp;They know all about dye transfer, fading, etc.<br /><br />Good luck. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914490 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:02:46 +0000 ElleH 914490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This length of coat is back in but I'm not sure if the ones this length are the same sillouhette. Angie would know. Try searching pinterest for midi coats. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914432 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:58:08 +0000 dizzys 914432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would say, shorten slightly. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914430 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:56:54 +0000 Anonymous 914430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could be the Anti-Trinity, but I vote shorten to knee length. If the leath is soft, it may just be a matter of cutting and glueing up a new hem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914420 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:43:16 +0000 Janet 914420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great, Rae! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914418 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:39:40 +0000 rae 914418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Some maxi coat inspiration:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=maxi%20coat">http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=maxi%20coat</a><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914416 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:37:43 +0000 Janet 914416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I'm glad I'm not totally crazy for keeping it! </p> Great ideas and feedback! </p> <p>Rae, I haven't worn it in years for fear that it looks dated. It is so long that it's a little challenging to wear (closing it in car doors, etc.). I totally used to feel like I was in the Matrix when I wore it! </p> <p>I'm kinda liking the idea of shortening it but not dramatically. Like KCS said, a blazer cut doesn't feel like me, but knee-length or car coat length could be a nice addition to my coat/jacket collection because that is a length my closet is quite lacking.</p> <p>I just got a crazy idea -- would it be possible to somehow alter this cream color into a soft pewter or metallic shade? Then I would be *really* excited to wear it again! Or is that just insane? A knee- length metallic leather coat sounds kind of awesome to me... </p> <p>Angie, if you pop in, I'd love to get your feedback! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914400 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:26:04 +0000 Jan 914400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the one hand it fits you well and could be made into a blazer, on the other hand I have a leather blazer in the same colour that I never wear any more...it just doesn't seem current, I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914388 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:13:29 +0000 catgirl 914388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Knee length sounds good, or you could cut it down to a cropped jacket and get handbags, cluthes, and other fun items from the leftovers. It's beautiful and you have the height for it.&nbsp; It reminds me of my cashmere coat with all the buttons on top - got some nay votes for looking dated, but I still enjoy the Sherlock vibe.&nbsp;<br /><br /><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-drama-coat" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....drama-coat</a><br /><br />And of course yours is leather, which is much cooler. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914383 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:10:41 +0000 rae 914383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love it! Have you tried wearing it recently, or are you just not into it? With the 90s resurgence, maybe you can try styling it... it kind of has that sci-fi vibe, like the twins in The Matrix. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914373 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:04:46 +0000 Suz 914373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm with Julie. Shorten it to knee-length. It will be amazing! And completely different from other leather jackets that you own.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914370 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:00:27 +0000 RoseandJoan 914370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shorten to knee length and&nbsp;I think you will have a wardrobe workhorse. Plus you would have enough extra&nbsp;fabric for a clutch https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914367 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:57:02 +0000 Echo 914367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think &nbsp;you could try car coat length instead of blazer-short. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914361 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:54:13 +0000 ironkurtin 914361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love it.&nbsp; It can totally be shortened.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914357 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:51:11 +0000 Thistle 914357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Realistically, I think handbags are the way to go.&nbsp; Although, you'd make a really good Trinity!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914355 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:47:06 +0000 K. Period. 914355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My first thought was shorten it, since the overall shape is pretty much a classic. However, I wonder if that will really work for you. It doesn't seem like a cream leather blazer in a pretty basic blazer cut fits with your style. It doesn't have the fun edgy feel to it that your style persona has. So I vote for donate or handbags too.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914353 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:45:14 +0000 Echo 914353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it would be quite flattering shorter... and you could probably still make a matching handbag or two (or three)! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914352 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:44:49 +0000 TraceyLiz65 914352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I wonder if shortening it would be a solution? &nbsp;If not handbags are perfect.. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914347 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:43:25 +0000 Janet 914347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could practically supply a handbag factory out of all that material! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914343 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:41:21 +0000 Sona 914343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the idea of turning it into handbags.<br /><br />:) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dont-laugh-but-is-this-old-coat-salvageable#post-914342 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:40:07 +0000 Janet 914342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I know, this cream leather coat is very long. And very 90s. Which makes sense because that's when I bought it. It cycles it's way in and out of my donation pile so I thought I'd post it for your feedback and/or amusement. It's a bit rumpled because its been folded up in a bag. I keep feeling like there is a reason to keep it, but that may just be nostalgia talking. What do you think? Worth hanging onto? Altering somehow? Or free up the space in my closet? If all else fails, I could always send it to that woman who turns old leather pieces into awesome handbags... Or dye it black and be Trinity for Halloween...