https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 08:19:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-218234 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 05:07:33 +0000 Jenava 218234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I think you will be happy in this one. Lighter colors look excellent in the winter.</p> <p>My thought was that it would look different when you really wear it because you'd be in pants, or at least tights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-218158 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 02:09:25 +0000 Sveta 218158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, I cannot say I am very happy about these news - b-r-r-r. I got to like mild winters we had for a couple of years now.<br /> Sara, it is still in my closet and I was thinking the same thing: take a picture in the daylight outside. Maybe I will do it tomorrow...<br /> Shana, I am leaning towards continuing shopping for that great elusive puffer. I have seen tomato red today (Angie, do you hear?) but it was the wrong length and detailing so no go :-(<br /> There is still time before the snow comes...at least a month?!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-218137 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:37:20 +0000 shana 218137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the color, the fit &amp; detailing is fantastic, the sheen not so much. The combination of the light color plus sheen makes it a bit teeny in my mind. But with your stature &amp; body type, I think you can rock a great puffer &amp; will probably have lots of choose from so I say keep looking!</p> <p>I bought a cream/ivory puffer a couple of years ago upon Angie's recommendation have loved it. It never got as dirty as I was afraid it would! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-218093 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:40:48 +0000 Michelle 218093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I think we'll both be proud of our forethought when winter hits out of the blue. I've seen Environment Canada projections and this winter is on tap to be a nippy one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-218087 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:34:06 +0000 MNsara 218087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta - I was wondering what you decided on this. . . can you get a more true color AND sheen pic for Angie because you said it isn't as shiny IRL as pic #1. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-217744 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 03:13:30 +0000 Sihaya 217744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta - I find it stunning and awesome. You look great in it. And I know puffers are awesome for their warmth in harsh winters. I think you're going to get a lot of wear out of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-217733 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 03:04:55 +0000 Angie 217733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm here!</p> <p>The fit of the puffer is KILLER. How do you feel about the shine? Is the coat made of a satin type of fabric? If so, may I suggest finding a more matte version. I'm all for the light colour though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-217710 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:31:03 +0000 Sveta 217710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am shamelessly bumping this for Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-217189 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:42:07 +0000 marianna 217189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think we need Judge Angie for this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-217131 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:36:41 +0000 Vani 217131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I've got to run and will come back to comment; but just wanted to point you towards this blog post by Angie: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/22/puffer-coat-101/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/22/puffer-coat-101/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-217112 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:28:21 +0000 Jonesy 217112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In general, the cut of it looks pretty good, though looking at where the shoulder seams hit you, I'm wondering if it's a tad too big through the body? Though I love the idea of a lighter-colored winter coat, I'm too practical and would worry too much about dirt and grime, especially at your cuffs. So, I would vote for that general shape and style (somewhat fitted, just above knee length, no horizontal bands of puffery) but hold out for the perfect color and fit. Just my two cents, of course :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-217111 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:25:07 +0000 Kim 217111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How is it that you live in Canada and have never owned a puffer coat?? LOL<br /> The fit is good on you. I like it, but the color is your choice. I love cream, but get it dirty way too fast, and hate having to try and clean these things.</p> <p>I do own several shorter down filled coats, but I also wear long underwear in the winter so my backside doesn't get too cold, along with my legs. This year I'll be adding leggings (nice thick ones) into the mix, and very tall boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-217088 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:42:55 +0000 Ljubica 217088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like how it looks on you, and it works great with your new boots.<br /> If you're concerned about the boxiness (non-existing), why don't you try to wear it with a belt? My new puffer is way bigger than yours, but it has a contrasting elastic belt, which gives it a nice definition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216987 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:10:53 +0000 MNsara 216987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta - I love it on you! I like the cream color - as we get bored to tears with dark winter coats! Ivory is still neutral if you aren't afraid of keeping it clean. Grubby ivory is :-(</p> <p>I like the above the knee length for puffers. By nature, they have very little body shape definition, so when they get long (especially on a tall person), they get way too boxy.</p> <p>I can totally see this with a variety of scarf/hat/glove colors. You could go bright like cobalt, classic like red, warm like earth tones. It might have too stark of a contrast if you plan to wear it with black boots. Try unzipping the coat a bit and having a scarf fill in the gap. Is the hood removable? I find hoods annoying against my back when I am driving, etc. (I never wear them as hoods!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216980 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:49:05 +0000 bj1111 216980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>sveta,</p> <p>i can't quite put my finger on it, but it's not a 10. i think the sheen with the light color is a bit enlarging. it also looks a size too big, especially below the waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216969 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:21:22 +0000 yublocka 216969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it on you Sveta. You don't look puffy at all - and that's hard to achieve in a puffer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216965 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:14:52 +0000 Sveta 216965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh-oh, such different opinions... maybe I should wait for Angie? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216916 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:11:00 +0000 Louise 216916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it but a darker colour may hide the dirt better? x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216902 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:55:03 +0000 MsMary 216902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually quite like it on you. But I'd be afraid of such a light-colored winter coat getting too dirty, too fast. (Then again, I am a dirt magnet. YMMV.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216894 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:25:42 +0000 Scarlet 216894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta I don't think you look huge or anything; you look good, but something about this coat does not have me saying yay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216880 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:26:32 +0000 Mac 216880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say return it. You can do better; I don't think the sheen is flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216865 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:53:55 +0000 marianna 216865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first gut reaction is that I really like it on you. Doesn't look too puffy --- you can still see your svelte figure! I like the color on you. Looks fresh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216857 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:24:03 +0000 Misia 216857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this one looks too stark on you Sveta, try brown or something more soft in the same style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216846 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:15:00 +0000 taylor 216846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the first one...the color seems very neutral and you could wear with about anything!!</p> <p>OOOPs ..I thought thes second one was yellow...but it is the same...anyway I still love it if it is ivory/cream:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216844 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:13:42 +0000 Srujana 216844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know much about colors on skin tones...I just go with what my gut says, and I think you could pull this off. Then again, I might change my mind if I saw you in other colors...so guess that means you need to go shopping and show us more options Sveta! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216843 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:13:07 +0000 Anonymous 216843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks like a beautiful coat, Sveta. For some reason I feel like I see you most in earth tones, so the cream color feels different for you. I like that the coat gives you some waist definition. How do you feel about it?<br /> Edit: The shine doesn't bother me. I'd like to see the brown coat on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216838 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:05:51 +0000 Sveta 216838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, it is quite shiny but less than in the first picture - closer toe the sheen in the second picture without a flash.<br /> Renata, do you think I should try the same coat in a different color (dark brown?) or look somewhere else? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216835 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:58:23 +0000 Misia 216835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fit, but the color I'm not crazy about for you. I vote take it back and keep looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216826 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:34:19 +0000 Lisa 216826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The puffer size and length look fine. If it's cold you want as much covered as possible. I'm not a fan of to the floor length puffer coats, they look like a person is swallowed whole. And when they are too short, (above the bum) guess what else gets cold besides the legs. The color is hard to tell so I will defer that to others. This coat is quite shiny or is that the flash? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/following-in-michelles-footsteps-winter-is-coming#post-216823 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:30:40 +0000 Sveta 216823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have admired both Michelle's sensibility and persistence in getting a puffer coat while it is still warm. I almost decided to leave this purchase to the next year and survive the winter in my old coat but then I saw this puffer coat, tried it on and quite liked it.<br /> I bought it, came home, got pictures taken...and I am not sure anymore. Granted, I have never owned a puffer coat before so I definitely have some adjustment to do. However I still think it is not the best on me. Please, help me to understand if it is working on me and if not then why. I tried on dark brown as well but I liked cream better against my skin. Can I even wear cream puffer with my size and height? Does this color make me huge? Is this the right cut? The first picture has pretty true color but more than IRL sheen due to the flash.<br /> Help the puffer newbie!!!! </p>