https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:07:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45395 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:27:52 +0000 Tanya 45395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad that the charcoal cashmere coat is not available in your size, i was going to suggest that one. The ivory one is gorgeous, so if you are prepared to dry clean it more often I'd go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45370 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:43:33 +0000 cyan45 45370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>sadly, the charcoal plaza coat is not available in my size if i were to purchase this coat, i think ivory is the only option (i have a camel, and black is discouraged by angie!) ;-)</p> <p>i am an art student by day, and piano/violin/viola teacher come after school hours. all of your posts have helped me increase my work-savvy wardrobe tremendously, and i love how helpful your feedback has been to all the ladies on this forum! </p> <p>i am tailoring my purchases to fit my business casual lifestyle (even though i am more dressed up than most!) hence the need for a few good 3/4 wool coats.</p> <p>my work formula tends to be:<br /> 1) jersey wrap dress/shirtdress; black/denim pencil skirt + blouse/cardi<br /> 2) stockings<br /> 3) knee high boots<br /> 4) 3/4 wool coat<br /> 5) scarf (bulkier for cold days, pretty silk/polyester for warmer ones)<br /> 6) tote bag (for music, planner, snacks, stickers and colorful pencils for the kids, lol)<br /> 7) stud earrings + eyeglasses<br /> 8) big violin/viola combo case! it's heavy, but lasted me years... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45368 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:19:15 +0000 cyan45 45368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>shiny, thanks for your analysis. i have never worn j.crew outerwear before, and i have noticed that coats with some kind of waist definition--belt, waist band, etc--flatters me best. the plaza coat only have princess seams (i think) and cut to outline curves.</p> <p>you are so right about the investment factor! i was so dismayed at the price of wool coats all autumn/winter, so this price for the quality (and vs. the original price tag) blows me away. </p> <p>i should have gone into j.crew just to try stuff on for future reference...but i tend to feel a little depressed walking into store and loving things i know i could never buy :-(</p> <p>anyway, i have a very small chest, so high buttons are fine with me (and keep me warmer).</p> <p>shiny &#38; tarzy, thanks for the gray suggestion, i'll check it out... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45365 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:05:37 +0000 tarzy 45365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest the gray too! It's a great neutral, and can be punched up with a fun colored scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45363 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:00:43 +0000 shiny 45363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cyan, I'm trying to keep to a budget right now, but I'll tell you - if I knew for sure this coat would flatter me, if I'd tried it on before, or could at least return it - I would buy it in an instant without hesitation. </p> <p>Reason - you can't beat the price, and I've been wanting a classic cashmere coat for ages. Cashmere is not just warm, it's lightweight. (I was thinking camel, to upgrade an ATL camel coat I have; I like the idea of an ivory coat, but I had one once, and got it stained the first time I wore it - I sat in something :-(</p> <p>It makes good budgetary sense to buy a coat like this now at this price, instead of wait until next year. This is the sort of coat you could wear for decades - it's not going to go out of style. </p> <p>Unfortunately, while I did try on a lot of coats at Jcrew this season, I can't remember whether the Plaza was one of them!! All I know is that the Madeline was the most flattering that I tried on in the store, so I was pretty confident about ordering it in petite. So, since this is non-returnable, I am withholding since I can't be sure. I'm too hit-or-miss with Jcrew sizing. :-(</p> <p>Theoretically the cut should work but what stops me is the button - it looks like it hits too high for me and my chest. Hard to say. </p> <p>If you are a student and you're going to be tough on an ivory coat, and you already have a camel coat, then why not try the gray? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45362 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:40:27 +0000 ChristineB 45362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get the coat to fit your largest part. So, if you need a little extra room for your hips, get the bigger one. You almost certainly will need to button it up on occasion, and you don't want it too tight anywhere, kwim?</p> <p>Congrats on finding such a fabulous deal! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45361 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:15:14 +0000 cyan45 45361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>christineb, very good point i checked out ebay, and the coats i am interested in are a) more expensive, b) not my size, and/or c) black or brown.</p> <p>has anyone with this coat had sizing issues? i am debating b/t a 4 or 6, and called my local store if they happen to have any around to try on (fat chance, no way!).</p> <p>with a very small bust and curvy hips, which do you think would be the safer choice? i tend not to wear super bulky clothes underneath...</p> <p>thanks so much everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45352 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:41:58 +0000 ChristineB 45352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both of these coats are gorgeous. I'd go for the camel one or the red Madeline one if I was buying one for me, but I see that you already have a camel one, and the red is iffy for your skin tone. I say go for the ivory. That will transition easily from day to night, I think.</p> <p>Good luck deciding. However, with prices like that, can you really go wrong? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45349 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:29:26 +0000 cyan45 45349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ana, good point ;-)</p> <p>i usually wear a funky coffeeshop herringbone white-black 3/4 coat (nordstrom rack) for everyday. i love the banded waist detail, and it makes me look instantly polished.</p> <p>the BR camel looks more elegant, and i'm kinda afraid of getting it dirty, lol. </p> <p>so i guess i'm wondering: is camel good enough for more formal and/or evening wear? the j. crew coat is a steal (originally $345, now $150), but i don't want to regret it later... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45345 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:21:43 +0000 Ana 45345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you need a black wool coat at all, actually. Angie is not a fan, and blogged about black coats here:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2006/12/26/beware-the-black-coat/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2006/12/.....lack-coat/</a></p> <p>Why do you only wear the camel coat on special occasions? It sounds like a good basic, and I think if you get lots of compliments on it, you should wear it all the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45340 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:06:50 +0000 cyan45 45340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i'm REEEALLY tempted to purchase the ivory coat, but i need to be practical, since tuition bills will be coming up soon. </p> <p>i already have a warm BR 3/4 camel wool coat (thrifted for $70!) and wear it for special occasions--evening parties, SF concert with bf, etc...it is lovely, and i always receive compliments when i wear it.</p> <p>is it very important to have a BLACK wool coat, or is camel ok? i see lots of women wearing black wool coats in the city at night for events, and i was just wondering if camel is considered more of a 'daytime' color.</p> <p>i'm SO TORN, but after reading the thread on shopaholics, i am having 2nd thoughts... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45331 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:31:25 +0000 cyan45 45331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thank you sarbear1121...i'm going to sit on the fence for a little while, but agree that ivory is a safer bet... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45326 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:04:04 +0000 Sarah 45326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 5'6.75". I wasn't sure about buying the ivory initially because I didn't want it to get dirty. But I've worn it quite a few times now and it still looks very clean. The fabric is fairly dirty resistent.<br /> I love the poppy color, but I do look better in orangy reds. It's a color you'd want to commit to before you bought the coat on final sale. Ivory probably is safer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45323 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:59:47 +0000 cyan45 45323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thank you all so far for your quick posts! </p> <p>i am definitely leaning towards a longer, warmer coat than a shorter (but bolder red color!) one.</p> <p>i am 5'4" with a short torso and long legs, so perhaps the plaza coat is the way to go? </p> <p>sarbear 1121, how tall are you? i reviewed your blog pics (beautiful!), and want to get an idea how both coats may fall on my body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45318 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:51:26 +0000 shiny 45318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd go with the plaza coat in ivory, for a few reasons: </p> <p>1) I own the madeline coat with thinsulate, and it's warm but not as warm as their other coats. The material is more like a fall weight; the thinsulate is critical - without it, I couldn't wear it in the winter. </p> <p>I can wear it to around 30 degree weather. Any lower, I can get away with if I'm wearing lots of layers and it's not windy. If you want maximum warmth, I'm betting the Plaza coat is going to be better.</p> <p>2) That poppy color looks tricky to me, if you normally wear blue-reds. I'd hesitate if it's not returnable. The majestic purple, on the other hand, is what I have, and it works well for those of us who like blue undertones. </p> <p>3) Length: the madeline runs shorter than you will probably want. I can get away with it because I'm only 5'0" - on me, the petite runs on the long side, hitting just above the knee and not on the thigh. </p> <p>I love my madeline coat but given your requirements, I'd suggest the Plaza instead. Yes, Ivory is a risk but that's such a classic color. </p> <p>Those prices for the Plaza coat are REALLY tempting! Wow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45316 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:44:54 +0000 Sarah 45316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I were you, I'd get the dark poppy Madeline coat. I have the Madeline in ivory, but everybody really likes that poppy color on me. If I had a need for two warm coats, I'd buy that one in a heartbeat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45314 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:41:38 +0000 Amanda 45314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know how warm the coats are -- but both are beautiful. If you are looking for a coat to wear with skirts/dresses, I think that you should definitely go with the longer coat. Coats should be at least as long as your skirts. I love the dark poppy but I know that reds can be tricky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-which-jcrew-coat#post-45313 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:39:35 +0000 cyan45 45313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>j.crew is offering free shipping for $100+ purchases! i've read some threads about their coats, and i was wondering:</p> <p>1) which coat is warmer? (i'm a wimp, haha)</p> <p>Double-cloth Madeline coat with Thinsulate</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/browse/single_product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441771889&#038;FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302023894&#038;bmUID=1232562378882" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/browse/si.....2562378882</a></p> <p>Wool-cashmere plaza coat with Thermore (with thinsulate option)</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/browse/single_product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441770466&#038;FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302023894&#038;bmUID=1232562536447" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/browse/si.....2562536447</a></p> <p>2) which of the following colors would be best? (i have fair skin and dark brown hair)</p> <p>a) madeline coat (falls to thigh), dark poppy<br /> b) plaza coat (above the knee), ivory</p> <p>3) which coat length and/or color is more 'practical' for wearing skirts/dresses? they are both lovely, but i want to maximize versatility (and minimize the appearance of muck) as much as possible.</p> <p>4) is it risky to purchase a red without wearing it in person first? my face tends to look better in wine, burgandy (are those 'blue-toned' reds?) i'm lost! </p> <p>sorry so long! i've been on the hunt for an investment coat since forever, and want to make the right choice. thank you all so much for your tips! </p>