https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:53:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan/page/2#post-2315392 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:49:26 +0000 Angie 2315392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With all the bottoms you showed in the comment above mine. I'm after the flare on the hem for an on trend touch :)</p> <p>Black pants - the ones you wore under the dress on another thread!&nbsp; </p> <p>And with the cream boots from Zara you didn't get.....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan/page/2#post-2315365 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:20:10 +0000 unfrumped 2315365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A possible combo with the light wash denim is the trusty light blue, white and black direction. Looks good with your coloring. Maybe black top and boots, black &amp; white bag, ( or off- white if coat is not optic white ). Or scarf with black white &amp; light blue. Not meaning buy anything new, but pulling out similar items from wardrobe. Or column of light blue with black accessories. Various combinations. Or metallic shoes &amp; bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan/page/2#post-2315361 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:04:42 +0000 Janet 2315361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No red pants here, bright pants and I have a problematic relationship! The closest I have is a pair of nice rust Theory trousers. I don’t wear them much because they’re dressier than I bother with, but I do love them. </p> <p>Here are the pants/jeans I have that would be most likely to work with the coat. Plus the Derek Lam pants from my other “dress over pants” post, which need the waist taken in and a small hem alteration — I’m waiting a little while to do pants alterations to see how my slow weight loss works out. I feel like the wide or flared leg silhouette will work the best. I’m not super adventurous with pants, obviously! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan/page/2#post-2315354 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:45:11 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2315354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have red pants? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315323 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:12:34 +0000 unfrumped 2315323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m thinking of playing it off of true solid clear colors and fabrics - so, not denim or anything murky. Red pants, cobalt, true black with black&amp; white.<br /> Don’t know if there’s any of that in your closet. So many color options but would try going in opposite direction of distressed fabrics. Don’t have to be dressy styles, but crisper colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315301 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:44:40 +0000 rachylou 2315301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel with statement jewellery, a brooch or necklace, it almost wouldn’t matter what you wore underneath. It’s a dramatic cut, but also a plain coat; I think as long as you tip the balance and play up the drama, it’s very versatile… so long as the weather is agreeable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315277 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:18:11 +0000 Maeve 2315277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely coat! I would experiment with volume on the bottom to continue the line of the coat and keep the top streamlined. So, a full midi skirt or barrel jeans or full, drapey joggers/harem pants. </p> <p>Maybe it might seem less dramatic when paired with softer colors? I have this challenge with white as well, and that’s what I’ve been trying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315267 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:41:14 +0000 Mirjana 2315267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may say that i didn't read all comments, but to my mind any dressy pants and dressy shoes would be nice. But have in mind that the jacket should be the star of the show, it means dressy and simple the others. Great and very interesting jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315262 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 15:30:20 +0000 Indigoprint 2315262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could see it with soft drapery pants...but do not know if that is something you already have in your closet... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315248 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:12:06 +0000 jussie 2315248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! I’d probably try it with black pants or jeans and a more refined shoe, not particularly casual I know but a nice look for going out….<br /> It also might work well with a turtleneck sweater or turtleneck top under it. Or maybe with satin jogger pants if you have any?<br /> Or a leather or coated jean….<br /> Best of luck with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315233 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:03:23 +0000 Janet 2315233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! Some of these options sound amazing but would require more shopping that I don’t need to do. For instance, I’d love a sweater dress but have never in my adult life found them to be a good fit for my body type so I have given up on them — just too much trouble! But I am noting these suggestions and will try to get a couple of wears in this spring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315231 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 03:50:51 +0000 The Cat 2315231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about wearing it with a simple comfortable sweater dress? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315222 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 02:33:49 +0000 Jaime 2315222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! Haven't read the comments so I may be repeating: I would try lighter jeans and pants (white or light wash, light grey etc.) and definitely a longer swishy dress or skirt if you wear one in jacket weather.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315187 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 21:23:24 +0000 Sal 2315187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s fabulous. I like it with the jeans but different footwear - edgier or more classic boots or shoes - would be my suggestion. I’d lean it to the edgy or boho or avant- garde or classic rather than too casual ( that’s just me though).</p> <p>Definitely worth keeping - I think patterned trousers or dresses or skirts could work too- I would be tempted to keep the top half simple underneath as you have done here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315186 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 21:21:44 +0000 Tanya 2315186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful, unique coat.&nbsp; &nbsp;There were already lots of great ideas, I especially like the one wearing it over simple dark column of color so that it can shine.&nbsp; &nbsp;I would also try the opposite approach, with simple white tank/tee and relaxed light/medium wash jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315180 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 20:34:28 +0000 phoebe 2315180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might actually go less high contrast as the shape alone is so interesting and softer wouldn't erase the drama</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315179 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 19:49:14 +0000 Irina 2315179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t remember if you have faux leather joggers. Would be interesting to see it as a column of black with a black top/turtleneck under the coat.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315172 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 19:00:23 +0000 Cardiff girl 2315172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a fabulous coat!l haven’t read the suggestions given yet but l am sure there is lots of wisdom.l think l would either go really glam ,column of white Prehaps or go rock and roll and contrast this quite formal coat with something tougher?leather skirt/trousers if you have them.Either way keep the coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315167 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:51:00 +0000 Janet 2315167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great suggestions!</p> <p>My husband just texted me that we have a dinner invitation for tonight for a nice steakhouse — could be idea to try one of these outfit ideas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315164 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:42:50 +0000 Jenni NZ 2315164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely with your fab new black pants and black boots and maybe a black top under? Or, a cream top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315161 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:14:56 +0000 SarahD8 2315161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Picking up on Kyle's suggestion of gray -- could you wear it with gray jeans and anything from a graphic tee to a black cashmere turtleneck? I really love the juxtaposition of gray jeans + an item that skews dressy (as I think the coat does -- but I think you can dress it down as you're aiming to). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315158 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 17:52:47 +0000 Janet 2315158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great ideas, everyone! I love the column of color underneath idea. And I’m going to try faded denim with a graphic tee and platform sneakers, sort of playing off the slight 70s vibe of a long swishy coat with a dramatic collar. I’ve been watching Daisy Jones and the Six, so loving the groovy fashion right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315156 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 17:38:11 +0000 Kyle 2315156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have mad mad love for this coat. Open or closed, I love it both ways. I like Star’s idea of a tonal column underneath, like black or navy. I would even see grey as a possibility for you. If it were my coat, I’d love to style it as an all-white outfit for a night out. The drama! But, I’m also curious to see it styled in a more casual way, with jeans as you mention. For you, I can envision it worn open with boot cuts, a simple black and white graphic tee and an interesting heeled boot or bootie. I think black flared trousers would also look great with this coat.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315154 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 17:24:33 +0000 Julie 2315154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any other suggestions, but I've very much enjoyed your posts today (this coat, the wrap dress)- it's wet and dreary here too and now I would like to see everything in your closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315146 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 17:00:32 +0000 Star (Lise) 2315146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I imagine it looking really good with a high contrast tonal column underneath, like black or navy.&nbsp; Such a dramatic, unusual piece.&nbsp; Very cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315145 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 16:54:09 +0000 morethanbeige 2315145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this coat and how you’re wearing it now. I am a huge fan of ivory—one of my favorite colors. Love the suggestions for wearing it with different options. Perfect day for experimenting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315141 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 16:35:29 +0000 April 2315141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it too!&nbsp; I'd keep it even if I only wore it every two years, because just knowing it was in my closet would make me happy.</p> <p>I feel like any pants paired with booties in a similar white (looks like cream rather than optic white?) would look great with this.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315140 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 16:34:59 +0000 kkards 2315140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like it as you’re wearing it, but it change to navy or black boots to give more of a column of color look so that it gives the coat more emphasis and drama. &nbsp;I’d love to see it over a column of black. &nbsp;Not sure, but you could try for the ultimate juxtaposition and wear boyfriend jeans &nbsp;with sneakers, which i could see working but may not feel like you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315139 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 16:32:12 +0000 Suz 2315139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, so dramatic and interesting. I like the suggestions you've received so far. I don't think the lengths of the crops or skirt need to be identical (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2022/12/02/long-coats-over-shorter-pants-or-jeans/">see the long over cropped post for some idea</a>?) but it might take some photo sessions to see what works with the stepped hem here.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think it will be tough to casualize it a <b>lot,</b> TBH, because of the cut (as well as the drama, as well as the white). But it's never going to date, so you could keep it as long as you like.&nbsp;</p> <p>Another option -- would you get more wear from it if it were a different colour? You could possibly dye it.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-with-this-beloved-closet-orphan#post-2315137 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 16:29:55 +0000 Vildy 2315137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do I know abou styling but this is amazing.&nbsp; Wear it lots more.&nbsp;<br />Plenty of days when you're walking out to the car and going from there to somewhere indoors and it's *not* raining, eh. </p>