https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:01:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid/page/2#post-969734 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 12:16:51 +0000 Suz 969734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara, I am traveling so I'm late to this discussion, but wanted to chime in here to say it looks fantastic on you! Yay!!!!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid/page/2#post-969691 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 09:52:37 +0000 Eliza 969691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara- this is great on you. YLF. What a beautiful trench, with nice details. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969686 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 09:10:03 +0000 CocoLion 969686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so funny! &nbsp;Your writing had me in stitches. &nbsp;From the thread title to the "ripe pear" description.</p> <p>And yes I love this on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969648 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 05:57:02 +0000 goldenpig 969648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow you look so amazing in this too Sara!</p> <p>I did order a pair in navy and khaki in size 6 but am not holding out much hope that it will look as nice on me as all you lovely ladies. Someone has to break the winning streak. But maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised, who knows. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969641 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 05:19:12 +0000 ElleH 969641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks amazing on you Sara. I don't see a pear. Una yes it seems to work on &nbsp;everyone &amp; Rae it worked in 2 sizes on me, so if anyone is worried about weight gain &amp; they feel good in 2 sizes they could buy the bigger one. Unfortunately in Burberry there was only one size that works for me &amp; that is the most expensive cotton khaki trench they make. It is a 40 which is a 6.&nbsp;As long as I don't gain much weight I am fine. Can let out the seams a little &amp; move buttons I guess but I really have to buy for the size I am not what I might be. Oops sorry Sara for the thread hijack. You do look fab in this coat!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969636 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 04:50:23 +0000 rae 969636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We have another secret agent amongst us! Dying over the boot pic - I am totally wearing mine with my black boots when it gets cool enough. Don't you love that it is long enough for dresses?&nbsp;</p> <p>I am very curious to see how it goes for everyone sizing down. On the one hand, I was telling Claire that I like the Parisian feel of the larger size, but I also love the very strict-and-slick feel of the smaller size. It will be so interesting if it not only works for so many of us but also works in two sizes for all of us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969613 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 04:08:31 +0000 catgirl 969613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I meant cool as in "Joe Cool".&nbsp; :)&nbsp; Or James Bond. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969611 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 04:07:17 +0000 MNsara 969611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thx, Mo and sorry if we are seasonally confusing you ;-)</p> <p>Una - I think it'll look better on an IT than on my pear!&nbsp; Feel cool?&nbsp; Surely you jest!&nbsp; I actually might have been flushed as I didn't have the AC on, was wearing the full interview outfit, then put on those winter boots and coat!&nbsp; I was getting pretty desperate to get out of it all.</p> <p>Hey, Claire - that radiance?&nbsp;&nbsp;I think I just figured it out&nbsp;as I replied to Una ^^&nbsp;&nbsp;lol&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969598 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:54:24 +0000 Mo 969598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I feel so confused about trenches . . . seeing them in summer makes me more confused. &nbsp;I've only worn mine twice or three times&nbsp;- hmmmm. &nbsp;Yours looks great! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969595 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:51:18 +0000 catgirl 969595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfection.&nbsp; I am nervous now because this can't possibly work on EVERYONE, right?&nbsp; And I&nbsp;am next up for the trial!&nbsp; You are so fab in this!&nbsp; You look like you feel cool, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969590 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:45:11 +0000 Anonymous 969590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, then you will know for sure! And once we figure it out we will forget all of this childbirth-like angst, lol. I told Rae in a PM that it was like I was buying a car!</p> <p>I can never tell what size anyone is from a photo. The difference between sizes can be minuscule, as you know. You look radiant, well-proportioned and stylish, and that's all that matters! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969582 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:33:49 +0000 Anonymous 969582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and my store only had a 0, 4 and 10. I only tried on the 4. So you were actually in store trying on all these coats? Then&nbsp;the size you brought home is probably&nbsp;the correct one. In the end it comes down to personal preference, and I will probably need all of YLF to hold me while I rip off my tags.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969580 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:29:09 +0000 MNsara 969580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you on checking just in case.&nbsp; In fact, I have a store holding the smaller size for me to come tomorrow, bringing this one, to compare!&nbsp; This is a lot of work, but I hope I get it right and can sit back and enjoy grabbing it to wear for many years :-)</p> <p>I saw the thread where you and Elle were talking about menopausal weight, and I have to laugh because this past year my body has been a shape shifter :-(&nbsp; and I wish it would stop it!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969577 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:24:33 +0000 Anonymous 969577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah, cross posted again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969575 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:23:39 +0000 Anonymous 969575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't get the feeling that this was too big, maybe because you didn't cinch the belt tightly (thus making a lot of rumples). Where does it feel roomy?</p> <p>I have a feeling I'm going to stick with my original size, I'm just paranoid of making a mistake so I feel like I have to try on one size down just to make sure. I didn't have anyone with me and the S.A. didn't do anything but ring me up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969573 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:22:08 +0000 MNsara 969573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>haha, Claire we cross posted and were both talking about the same fit questions :-)</p> <p>I tend to buy big, so I bought the bigger of the two sizes I was dithering between (psst, 8 and 10, and all you size 2s amaze me!!!).&nbsp; I did try a Petite on, but can't remember which number.&nbsp; The sleeves were perfect but I missed the extra body length.&nbsp; The belt height might have been okay, can't remember.</p> <p>I will have to have regular sleeves shortened. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969570 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:17:05 +0000 MNsara 969570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!&nbsp; Thanks everyone!&nbsp; </p> <p>So, the size really seems to be okay?&nbsp; Not too big? (that's my usual mistake!)&nbsp; with all the other BB Trenchers happily sizing down, I was getting pretty unsure how it looked . . .</p> <p>This is one size up from the last (non-iron, tailored fit) shirt I got from them.&nbsp; I wonder if they intend for someone to buy the same coat size as shirt size or . . . .?!&nbsp; </p> <p>The SAs offer some guidance but not all SAs are equally skilled at this.&nbsp; Plus, I have to think we YLFers have more demanding fit criteria than their typical customer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969567 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:12:49 +0000 Anonymous 969567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, we finally get to see it on you!&nbsp;<b>WOW.</b> This is stunning. It looks like a perfect fit on the shoulder and really strengthens your shoulder line. Isn't it a magical coat? I can't get over it. It looks like a great fit to me!</p> <p>How do&nbsp;<i>you</i> feel about the size? If you keep this one, would you have the sleeve length altered? (I'm not sure what the Petite sizing would do for the fit over all, or if it would be too short). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969566 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:11:05 +0000 Beth Ann 969566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous classic!&nbsp; It suits you and fits you well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969559 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:02:19 +0000 Sveta 969559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is a great trench for you, Sara - and the length is perfect!<br />! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969553 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:00:14 +0000 Caro in Oz 969553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it - YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969469 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:50:36 +0000 Anonymous 969469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969465 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:48:55 +0000 pil 969465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Sara, this is so smart on you - buttoned and unbuttoned! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969463 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:48:18 +0000 DonnaF 969463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very classy!&nbsp; Keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969462 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:46:19 +0000 Angie 969462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969459 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:44:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 969459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great on you Sara. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969454 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:38:53 +0000 Anonymous 969454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks fabulous to my eye. Keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969451 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:37:10 +0000 Echo 969451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks perfect on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969445 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:34:01 +0000 merwoman 969445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pass the Kool-Aid - you look fab!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinking-the-brooks-bros-kool-aid#post-969439 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:31:18 +0000 MsMary 969439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great!&nbsp; I vote keep! </p>