https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 19:31:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-834129 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:58:53 +0000 Angie 834129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good idea </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-834118 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:53:39 +0000 rae 834118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, that is about how I feel, Angie. I think I will keep it around but continue looking. I have a big return window with Zappos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-834072 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:18:31 +0000 Angie 834072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the NF! Just not in love with the colour on you - that's why I said like and not love. </p> <p>I am the most difficult person in the world to please with shades of beige and lengths of cropped pants. So take my opinion for what it is worth to you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-833997 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:02:35 +0000 rae 833997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, thank you! Yes, the idea is to whittle down. I'm already definitely getting rid of my loger black one, since it does not breathe, isn't fully waterproof, isn't a fun color, *and* has no special pocket functionality. I think I could maybe keep two: one for fashion and one for gear. However I also have my $1 brown suede trench that I'm inclined to keep as my fashion-y one. </p> <p>DH is voting for the NF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-833992 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:54:19 +0000 Suz 833992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. </p> <p>First of all, may I just say that I LOVE your reviews?!? </p> <p>So fab. </p> <p>I honestly don't know. I think it looks pretty darned good for a piece of gear! </p> <p>Question: Does it have to replace all the other trenches? Is the idea to whittle them down? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-833987 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:46:51 +0000 Anonymous 833987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know! I think should keep the SV. I think I'm voting return on the NF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-833971 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:31:46 +0000 rae 833971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know, right? I think if the belt were longer and the color darker the NF would win. Maybe I should just return and sell them all. -_- </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-833952 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:16:08 +0000 Anonymous 833952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, well, well. I do love the functionality of the Scottvest but dang it, the length and hood on the NF is really appealing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-833949 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:13:08 +0000 Caro in Oz 833949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My gut reaction is no. When I try to say why it's mainly the colour &amp; the "look" of the fabric (I know it may be different irl). Not much help sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-833884 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:54:57 +0000 Vildy 833884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not partial to the fit of the Scottevest in that picture. The J. Crew trench looks much younger. Since you're young.... I'd go with that and laugh at the rain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-833873 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:45:55 +0000 rae 833873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I agree. How about versus the Scottevest? The NF is fully waterproof, breathable, longer, and has a hood and has 3 good pockets. But the Scottevest is a much better color and has way more pockets on the inside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-833861 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:35:00 +0000 Anonymous 833861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG you are the best!<br /> Ummm... I'm torn. I think I like the olive much more for you. Even the J crew looks better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-zapotee-north-face-allena-trench-initial-review-pic-heavy#post-833824 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:00:33 +0000 rae 833824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zappos never lets me down - I received the North Face "Allena" trench today and popped it on immediately to see how things went. </p> <p>Color: Somewhere between SSB and caramel. Not the worst beige on me, but not the best color ever. Would be better with a flattering colored top or scarf. </p> <p>Form/Fit: I followed the North Face sizing chart, and I'd say it is perfectly true to size. It does not look gigantic on me, yet I can layer a thick polar fleece jacket underneath with no pulling or strain. I like that the waist sits lower than my J. Crew trench. Sleeves are nice and long, too. The back is also pretty nicely cut and does not form a huge, baggy bubble as many trenches I tried last year had done. It does however feel big when left open, probably due to the fabric. Drapes like gear, not like fashion. </p> <p>Function: I believe it is truly breathable. It is 70F here today, and I did some pushups and crunches in it without feeling clammy. I also like the zip pocket placed between the inner zipper and the buttons (pic 4). This would have been *wonderful* for travel, providing for security but also allowing access to quick cash or a Metro pass without opening up the coat all the way. The hood is good and doesn't feel like it will slide off while walking. The real major downside is that the belt is way to short to tie in a slipknot the way I like. Seems like it stays okay with just a quick twist, but not sure if it would after continued movement. </p> <p>Compared to color of the J. Crew Icon trench shown in pics 6-7. </p> <p>Overall Impression for Me: I am very torn. It won't pass as a Burberry or anything, but it's so functional and fits well. Part of me wants to keep it, but not so much that I don't want to get <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/followup-to-raincoat-thread---critique-this-contender">the olive one I've bid on</a>. This one would be perfect for Serious Rain, I think, but how often do I encounter that? And is a hood and extra breathability enough to make it my Only Trench, bumping out the J. Crew and my rust Scottevest trench? I just don't know. </p>