https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:21:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239612 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:21:20 +0000 Tanya 2239612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your collection is great, and I love the description of your dream dressy coat.<br />My collection, like Angie's, is quite extensive.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have just replaced my black puffer and there is nothing I really need, other than navy spring trench.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, I am really into wool midi coats these days, and there is a bunch of color's I'd like: off-white, light blue, burgundy and mid-bright purple.&nbsp; Also, something in an interesting and colorful pattern.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239456 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:01:02 +0000 Zaeobi 2239456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I could find a long, woollen, belted shawl collar coat with a practical closure &amp; pockets, I don't think I'd ever need anything else It's been a HEWI for a while - the lapels on all outerwear is so pointy these days, argh!</p> <p>ETA: Oh, except for maybe a 'dressy' puffer coat (one that's shaped &amp; in a flattering colour for me). I've never liked the 'belted quilt' look, but recently I've been seeing some rather stylish iterations on YLF that are slowly changing my mind - if only I had the climate (again) for such a topper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239443 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 01:29:37 +0000 Sal 2239443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh thanks everyone!&nbsp; It's been a bit busy here so I haven't been able to reply to all.</p> <p>Lovely fantasy coat collections (and real ones too).&nbsp; Definitely a fun thing to shop for although expensive.</p> <p>I am going to get a new wool coat, but likely not a trench nor a dressy coat, I don't have the lifestyle nor weather for one really.&nbsp; I think trenches suit a walking or public transport to work lifestyle - I either drive or bike or work from home.&nbsp; And if I go walking it is mostly for exercise or for social engagements.&nbsp; I love trenches but they can be too hot for summer and not warm enough for winter.&nbsp; A smart wool coat would take me to the opera or the ballet on the once a year I do these things.&nbsp; Truthfully - I would be best with more puffers.</p> <p>Will be back with more later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239393 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:05:54 +0000 JAileen 2239393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coats and jackets are apparently my drug of choice. &nbsp;For me, I can wear my hanging-around-the-house long sleeve tee and hiking pants and make a decent errand outfit with an interesting coat or jacket. &nbsp;Like Jessiekams, I bought a beautiful long wool coat just before the pandemic. &nbsp;I haven’t tried it on recently. &nbsp;I gained pandemic weight and a lot of my clothes don’t fit. &nbsp;I’m trying to reverse this by cutting out some bad habits. &nbsp;Fingers crossed. </p> <p>My dream coat would be a wool coat in Black Watch tartan, similar to the one Meghan Markle Is wearing. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239326 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:07:30 +0000 nemosmom 2239326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh I love the idea of a camel coat for you, Sal!! What about a long teddy coat similar to your faux fur bomber? (Every time I see that bomber coat, I instantly think of you!)</p> <p>I love the idea of a long, luxurious, fancy topper that could be worn to the ballet or theater, but my lifestyle doesn’t really warrant having one. </p> <p>This is my outerwear. Not pictured is a random purchase (Outdoor Research winter Ferrosi) that is insulated/quilted but more like a Barbour jacket than a true puffer. It’s become a major workhorse - casual puffy goodness, but not sporty. Several of these are in my holding zone - I don’t reach for them, but I will re-evaluate at the end of the season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239317 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:23:43 +0000 LaPed 2239317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like suntiger, what I want isn't more coats but more storage for them! My dream <i>house</i> has a big mudroom with lots of storage for outerwear, unlike my current house which just has random hooks everywhere. :D&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm very happy with my current coat collection, although it has a little more redundancy right now than necessary. I'm still looking for a thick, cuddly oversized sherpa/teddy jacket of some sort, and I wouldn't mind a very puffy hooded down vest either. I also go back and forth over whether or not I want a classic wool peacoat; I think I just haven't found the right one yet.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239315 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:47:46 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2239315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, come on Cat2, show us the goods! </p> <p>Suz, no Snow Princess? (¤﹏¤)</p> <p>RL, i agree with everyone else—that floral puffer is fun. </p> <p>CarolS, you’ve got some funky colorful fantasy outerwear too—hope some of it happens (though my blue parka that I can throw on over anything shows me the advantage of the black parka on your list). </p> <p>Suntiger, I never knew how great a coat closet was when I had one! Besides the winter coats listed above, I have half a dozen transitional coats, so I get to swap them out a couple times a year. Can’t wait to move out of this place! </p> <p>FYI, everybody, there are a bunch of Save the Ducks on sale at Yoox right now.</p> <p>ETA I just realized everyone is posting what they own instead of dream coats like I did above. Here are most of mine </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239306 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:09:41 +0000 Carla 2239306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Suz - do you still have the snow princess coat? &nbsp;I didn’t see it in your Finds montage :-(</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239299 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:05:17 +0000 Angie 2239299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You MUST get a camel trench coat! And I love the sound of the dressy coat, <b>Sal</b>.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have lots of casual and dressy coats. I am still looking for light blue, and blush coats, and need to replace my navy military coat, and citron trench coat soon.</p> <p>My current coat capsule:&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239294 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:59:57 +0000 Suz 2239294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I am stuck on that floral puffer for <b>Rachy</b>. Plus, <b>Carla,</b> those coats you linked to look so luxe and beautiful! I have a Hilary Radley coat with a high proportion of alpaca and it is so, so luxe feeling, even though I got it on sale at the Bay for just over $100 right when I joined YLF! (Pictured below).</p> <p><b>Sally,</b> I love the idea of your additions. You can keep your eye out for them and maybe add slowly? Outerwear does have longevity.&nbsp;</p> <p>My current collection is below. In a dream world, I'ld like one of the coats Carla linked to, or something like it. But in my real life, I'd like a midi-length lightweight puffer coat, as well as a new lightweight water resistant shorter but not jacket-length puffer for my walks to replace my old Thermoball.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239291 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:46:56 +0000 cat2 2239291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am pretty set when it comes to coats, I added additional coats for pandemic outside activities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239211 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:11:42 +0000 Anonymous 2239211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those sounds like some good additions Sal, and wow to that floral puffer Rachy! </p> <p>A long velvet coat would be a nice addition for dressy occasions, and a packable raincoat and black puffer- but definitely not essential. Maybe when we build the new house and I have a coat closet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239196 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:26:47 +0000 Jessikams 2239196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I finally bought a beautiful dress coat ….right before the pandemic. And then felt like an idiot once there were no events to attend. But I had a chance to wear it to a small event last week, and I have to say it made getting dressed soooo easy. Usually that final layer is the sticking point for me, with winter formals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239188 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 07:49:42 +0000 Anonymous 2239188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would be sure you have some sort of event coat. &nbsp;You take it off right away and check it, so hardly anyone sees your coat anyway. &nbsp;I use a knee length black trench with some shine to the fabric, is lined and has an additional zip out liner. &nbsp;It is also my funeral coat, as it has a removable hood for wet weather. &nbsp;It is single breasted and belted. &nbsp; Before this I used a black light weight wool trench. &nbsp;It looked dressy, but was a workhorse, going on lots of trips. &nbsp;I reluctantly gave it to my sister when I lost too much weight to wear it but I miss it. &nbsp;<div>You might also need a light weight puffer jacket. &nbsp;Mine goes everywhere and can be worn under another coat<br />or jacket. &nbsp;</div><div>For a wool coat, I suggest a JCrew stadium coat. &nbsp;Mine is blush colored and much worn, especially in late winter when I am sick of neutrals and puffers.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239172 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:38:08 +0000 CarolS 2239172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I like the sound of your evening coat, Sal -- and that floral puffer Rachy -- wow!</p> <p>My fantasy outerwear capsule would include: </p> <ul> <li>A yellow raincoat -- similar to Angie's Levi's jacket</li> <li>A motorcycle jacket -- I've always thought black, but maybe now a battered gunmetal grey might suit me well</li> <li>A straight cut, single breasted camelhair coat -- not too fitted</li> <li>A classic denim jacket</li> <li>maybe an aviator style jacket (Angie posted a cute one from M&amp;S the other day that got me thinking...</li> <li>A cream quilted coat or puffer (I actually want to conjure up one I had several years ago..)</li> <li>A very simple, warm, and lightweight black parka. Not fitted through the body. Longer in back than in front. It has a hood. Its style comes from its shape, but it is HIGHLY practical, too.&nbsp;</li> <li>I wouldn't say no to a bright yellow, teal or fresh olive green puffer</li> <li>A grownup version of a flowered winter jacket I had a kid. I wish I had a picture to share -- I think the flowers were shades of orange and pink....&nbsp;</li> <li>PLUS -- I would also resurrect, if I could, an iridescent burgundy jacket I had in the late eighties, with a burnt orange lining. I loved that jacket SOOOOO MUCH.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Thanks Sal -- this was fun and, um, alarming.&nbsp;I've gotta go to bed now! :-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239169 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:18:35 +0000 Carla 2239169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah! &nbsp;I don’t have many fashion regrets, but one that still rankles is a full skirted satin trench coat, black with big red roses on it that was deep discounted at a Toronto Winners 7 or 8 years ago. &nbsp;It was so over the top theatrical, I thought I’d never have the opportunity to wear it, so left it behind. &nbsp;But, it was a&nbsp;<i>perfect </i>wildcard&nbsp;and would have been wearable where we now live (vs the remote northern town we lived in at the time I saw it) and just the thing for theatre or the opera! &nbsp;</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>I also have a fantasy of owning a full length alpaca coat from Sentaler - a Canadian design house. &nbsp;I would go classic and long enough to cover a knee length dress.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://sentaler.ca/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_Mq5scWe9AIVlmxvBB1WQgx-EAAYASAAEgLyV_D_BwE">https://sentaler.ca/?gclid=EAI.....gLyV_D_BwE</a></div><div></p> <p> </div><div>My black coats (winter pea coat, and short trench) are showing their age and will need replacement at some time. &nbsp;I’m happy with the merlot puffer, and new safari jacket, and&nbsp;<i>adore&nbsp;</i>my lilac coat.</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239166 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:09:16 +0000 rachylou 2239166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really want a long floral puffer that’s, like, not from aliexpress, which worries me. I’m pretty sure their XL would be an xxs, even if I were convinced anything would get to me… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239141 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 01:29:10 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2239141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your idea of a velvet coat for the opera! I also love Brooklyn’s velvet coat. If &amp; when I ever get going to second hand stores, it sounds like a long velvet coat is something to keep my eyes out for. </p> <p>Other things that cross my mind occasionally but are not needs:</p> <p>A cocoon coat that goes to tops of thighs in a false plaid menswear pattern, mostly b/w, but with a stripe or two of green &amp;/or pink (but not in a preppy way) </p> <p>A white teddy bear jacket, maybe long enough to cover my butt, or maybe cropped—but white, unlike this find. </p> <p>A girly looking winter coat in pink or purple with ruffles. </p> <p>I wouldn’t turn down a fun, bright-colored plaid coat or a velvet puffer if they came my way. </p> <p>Winter coats I own (in order of warmth)<br /> Big blue parka with black faux fur around hood<br /> Dark brown aviator jacket from LLBean with thinsulate lining<br /> Knee-length wool coat<br /> ETA new blue “varsity” jacket. I think this is where it fits in, warmth-wise, but am not sure yet.<br /> Black leather motorcycle jacket, oversized<br /> Red puffer, short (but not cropped) tied with black leather jacket for warmth </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239139 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 01:25:45 +0000 Jaime 2239139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you find your perfect evening coat because I want to see it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239136 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 01:12:58 +0000 Bijou 2239136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any coat purchasing desires because I currently have more than enough coats. I bought this Burberry trench (second hand) and find it very useful for our winters, good at dealing with our winter rain and winds.</p> <p>My most worn coat (probably garment) is my velvet house coat. It gets worn twice a day, I love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239130 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:09:14 +0000 Irina 2239130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A trench for winter… how I envy you! :)<br />Your wish list is great and not extensive :)<br />I have only one item on my winter list - a long puffer in navy. A new unlined wool coat is on my fall list. 2 pieces, basically and not because I’m a minimalist. I already bought 4!! pieces of winter outwear this year.<br />I can hardly justify buying more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dream-outerwear-collection#post-2239123 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 23:50:17 +0000 Sal 2239123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After reading Carol's thread I got to thinking about what would be my dream outerwear collection...</p> <p>For the purposes of this I am not talking about blazers or leather jackets but the top layer that are usually taken off inside.&nbsp;</p> <p>My current collection is below (I do have one more puffer and one more raincoat - both only worn for exercising).&nbsp; I also have a school rain/puffer that I wear to support my son's rugby.</p> <p>What would I add to make the perfect collection for me?<br />- knee length single breasted lightweight wool coat in camel or toffee or silvery heathered grey.<br />- my perfect trench in a warm camel (that's not likely as I don't have the right climate/lifestyle)<br />- a gorgeous velvet or heavy silk dressy coat for wearing to the ballet or theatre or opera in navy (also not likely)</p> <p>In reality I will at some stage find the new single breasted coat but I am not looking for the trench or dressy coat.</p> <p>How about you?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>