https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:47:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105726 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 01:30:30 +0000 K. Period. 1105726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to like it, but the wrinkling that you noticed would drive me batty too. &nbsp;I feel like something felted with a good woven liner would serve you better. How windproof does it have to be?&nbsp;Have you considered the JCrew thinsulated versions of the pea coats? I vote for return and buy a good light but windproof sleek fleece or windproof hoodie (so you can have the intentional layer feel) to go under your trench or another coat for now. &nbsp;Then seriously investigate the liner for your trench.&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA: maybe?&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-adze-fleece-hoody?p=83350-0&amp;pcc=1128">http://www.patagonia.com/us/pr.....8;pcc=1128</a></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105710 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 01:04:51 +0000 dustt 1105710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's it Rae - I'm thinking good thoughts on a liner - Burberry or DIY!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105700 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:53:26 +0000 Diana 1105700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I'm not loving it. It looks ... Puffy, somehow, especially the arms. </p> <p>My mom has a lovely cashmere liner for her Burberry! I'd definitely look into it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105695 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:47:05 +0000 rae 1105695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thanks! I don't think my model had the liner option, but who knows what they will do if they can retrofit.&nbsp;</p> <p>If nothing else, maybe I could DIY a polar fleece liner in the mean time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105693 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:46:03 +0000 Sarah A 1105693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the single row of buttons is what takes the pea coat feel away from the merino coat. Neither here nor there b/c I think you are much better off with your other coats. In the interior light the icebreaker doesnt look bad but the outside shots you can really see the lack of drape... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105684 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:37:09 +0000 dustt 1105684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Call Burberry with your model #&nbsp; and name - it should be in the interior pocket and they should be able to tell you if you can have it retrofitted with a liner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105674 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:27:50 +0000 rae 1105674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dustt, I didn't know one could get liners separately, that is very interesting and might be a good solution.</p> <p>Thanks for the honesty, ladies. I had high hopes for fashion and fabric technologies to mesh, but Maybe someday. I wondered if I was being too picky/snobby for something so functional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105669 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:20:16 +0000 Jjsloane 1105669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not loving it for you. I don't think of it as a pea coat (the collar, the length?) As gear it seems to have the functions necessary, but as fashion I don't think so for this one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105668 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:19:25 +0000 dustt 1105668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I way partial to the Burberry!! - can you get the liner for it?? - I love mine!! </p> <p>ETA - I think mine is probably older than you!!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105662 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 00:12:32 +0000 Jules 1105662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not worthy of your fabness. That is my gut reaction. I don't know what the gear requirement is however.<br /> As a Canadian - sure layers are useful in some ways, but my winter coat needs to work on its own for all but the coldest days. I'd never go with a layered solution. Too fussy for me, what if I forget/lose my under layer, etc. I even prefer a hood, so that my hat is optional. But I'm wearing it everyday for months. Not sure if you are just talking about an occasional requirement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105624 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 23:15:59 +0000 E 1105624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You don't sound terribly excited about it: how long is the return window? The layerable fleece &amp; jacket might be more flexible and see more use, if it keeps you as warm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105595 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:34:41 +0000 Thistle 1105595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am thinking PPP. It does not sound like you are in love with it. It sounds like you are trying to make it work.</p> <p>I fear it will end up in the orphan pile after a short while as you feel much more fab in other pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-vs-function-kr-icebreaker-peacoat#post-1105585 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:13:56 +0000 rae 1105585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to try several times (while going back and forth doing my laundry today) to find useable light around my apartment, so I actually got to try out this peacoat pretty well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Pros: <ul> <li>Lining is stretchy and breathable, making it super comfy</li> <li>Light weight makes it easy to move about and <i>do stuff</i> while wearing it. Great for our kind of travel.</li> <li>Construction very sturdy.</li> <li>Practical hidden pocket - and hidden pocket within the hidden pocket.</li> <li>Length does not interfere with tall boots.</li> <li>Fun convertible collar options</li> </ul> Cons: <ul> <li>The lightweight merino bonded to a windproof membrane does not drape as luxuriously as a fashion coat of similar price. I am kind of afraid it's a spendy piece that looks cheap on the bod. The crinkling on the body and arms is less obvious in softer light, and DH doesn't notice it, but I do.</li> <li>The gray plastic buttons also cheapen the look (they looked black in the advertised photo). I'd probably want to replace with dark horn buttons if I ended up keeping it.</li> <li>The sleeves are super long - past my fingertips - and cut at an angle. I'd either have to cuff or shorten. Pics show both options (DH prefers the cuff to shortening).&nbsp;</li> </ul> Is the functionality worth taking a bit of a hit fashion-wise?&nbsp;</p> <p>#15-17 is my gabardine Burberry - not as warm and significantly heavier, but maybe it would serve me better to get a new Icebreaker fleece with a funnel neck&nbsp;(my fleece finally broke) to layer under the trench?</p>