https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:31:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2145059 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 21:21:21 +0000 Helena 2145059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stylefan, can you believe the navy jacket is Jacob? That tells you how long it's been around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2145037 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 15:51:08 +0000 Style Fan 2145037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the navy!&nbsp; I think both are classics and would work with the right colour scarves, etc.&nbsp; I would keep my eye open for a good wool coat in the sales or even in the consignment stores.&nbsp; I find navy wool winter coats easy to find.&nbsp; Or is that because I am always looking for another colour and navy shows up!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144990 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 03:12:04 +0000 Gigi 2144990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I much prefer the navy. The gray one doesn't seem to fit right in the torso. It's funny that you say it is a little constricting in spots, because it actually looks a bit big to me in the photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144974 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 01:27:58 +0000 Jaime 2144974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the blue for you. The grey just looks too stiff and fussy for your style, at least in these pictures. I love a classic peacoat - can't go wrong there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144966 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 01:04:32 +0000 Anonymous 2144966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the navy best on you but both look classic, not dated. The grey looks like it is pilling a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144913 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 15:01:24 +0000 Star (Lise) 2144913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The navy coat is classic and really suits you.&nbsp; I vote keep it.&nbsp; Gray is also good but less flattering on you and the shoulders do look a bit narrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144902 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:33:22 +0000 Murph11 2144902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the navy! Finding a perfect-match button can be difficult, but find a very close match and switch its placement with the bottom one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144838 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 23:09:27 +0000 Anonymous 2144838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both look good, but I like the navy more too because the color is better on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144823 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 21:33:22 +0000 Helena 2144823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do you think of this one Carla? I guess it's not really navy, but I love that it's a bit brighter ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144818 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:55:57 +0000 Carla 2144818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If navy and green are your jam, you need some Black Watch plaid in your life! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144804 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 19:42:06 +0000 anchie 2144804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing wrong with having 2 classic coats, but arm fit in gray looks little tight- what are you wearing under it? But I am not good judge of fit, I always go with bigger size in coats because I like to layer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144791 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:46:40 +0000 Synne 2144791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both look good! Classics. I've found grey to be quite versetaile and flattering, as long as I pair it with crisp white, metallic silver, yellow, red or other colours that pop and make it look less stale and boring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144786 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:25:29 +0000 rachylou 2144786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m the contrarian these days in that I think the grey is more current. I find the babydoll styling of the navy less so. The navy is prettier in terms of colour, but pretty has to be a goal. However, snug uncomfortable arms are a big minus... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144782 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:49:06 +0000 ophelia 2144782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd keep them both; I think they both look great! Then again, coats are big ticket item especially at the beginning of the season, so I wouldn't part with any of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144780 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:40:15 +0000 RobinF 2144780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for navy!&nbsp; I prefer the style of it myself but that could just be a personal thing :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144775 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:43:17 +0000 Helena 2144775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thank you so much!! This definitely means the navy is the way to go - I can comfortable wear a sweater under it (I think they both need to sweater shaver just around where the collar meets my neck, whereas the gray starts to feel constricted. Very little pilling, amazingly, but I'll do a very close inspection to be sure - the navy which is older is actually in better shape in that respect. Yay for scarf and hat shopping! Thank you! xox </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144771 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:34:56 +0000 Angie 2144771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My 2 cents, sweet <b>Helena</b>: <ul> <li>Neither looks dated, and the&nbsp;silhouettes&nbsp;are fab!</li> <li>Navy looks a whole lot better on you than grey. Richer.&nbsp;</li> <li>Can you layer&nbsp;sweaters underneath the coats? You must be able to move&nbsp;and&nbsp;drive&nbsp;comfortably in a&nbsp;coat.&nbsp;</li> <li>Are they pilling?&nbsp;</li> <li>Add scarves and fun beanie to amp up styling :)</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144766 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:10:36 +0000 nemosmom 2144766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neither look dated to me, although I certainly understand the feeling of being 'over' a piece.&nbsp; The blue is a GREAT color on you and will play beautifully with your new green (and red!)&nbsp; I would pass on the grey one and keep your eye open for a new blue one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144764 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:05:19 +0000 Janet 2144764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see anything dated -- they both look classic to me. However, I prefer the blue on you, color and style-wise.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144762 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:00:44 +0000 Helena 2144762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Lisa - you're right. I have a navy and white glenplaid scarf that would work, but if I could find a navy print that brought in my cool-toned green, that would really go a long way with this jacket. Great suggestion; thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144759 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:38:12 +0000 Anonymous 2144759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Carla and Suz - navy is ok for now, but the grey isn't a good colour for you. &nbsp;I'd love to see the navy really punched up with a great scarf . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144754 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:20:57 +0000 Liesbeth 2144754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both too: classic styles that don't even seem dated in the details, to me.<br /> However I get the need to refresh winter coats. I have thought of that too since last winter. But the ones I have refuse to wear out :-D. And this year, well, I'll just keep wearing them with pride I think. I'd love a check wool coat with a bright red, green or pink in the pattern but expect that restraint won't be hard if styles continue like last year to be rather straight. I need my coats roomy or slit from the waist down to ride my bike :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144753 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:15:43 +0000 Erin 2144753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the fit and color of the blue coat, and I don’t think it looks dated. I like the gray too, but it doesn’t seem to fit you as well in the shoulder area and underneath your arms in the photo where your arms are raised. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144752 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:15:42 +0000 Helena 2144752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much Suz!</p> <p>Okay, so my current thinking is: donate the gray, dryclean and spiff up the navy for the time being, keep an eye out for a replacement navy classic coat. Will see if Angie and/or others concur! Really appreciate it guys!! xoxo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144749 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:10:53 +0000 Suz 2144749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so great in navy!&nbsp;</p> <p>That coat does look a bit worn, but it might just be the photo. I do like it a lot on you. And I don't think it is too dated to wear. Especially if you don't anticipate wearing one of these often this year.</p> <p>The grey one is nice, too, but the colour isn't as good on you (though Carla is right -- easy to remedy with a scarf/ hat). But I am not a fan of clothes that feel too tight and constricting, so if the armholes are snug, I might let it go to a good home -- someone will get a lot of use from it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144748 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:07:28 +0000 Helena 2144748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Slim cat that's a good idea - if I can hang in with one of these until the sales, I might get a great deal. Great suggestion thx! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144746 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:06:48 +0000 Helena 2144746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Carla, thanks for your input! The faded navy is bad lighting ... it's actually still a nice saturated ink blue.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144745 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:05:53 +0000 slim cat 2144745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both coats are ok for this winter - I prefer navy as a color but like the shape of a grey one a little better. Adding new scarf or new boots may be a good choice but it's all up to you.&nbsp;<br />Shopping for coats/jackets is like a hunt for me - done mostly in the end of season at a bargain price ( unless it's a love from the first sight ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144744 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:04:41 +0000 Carla 2144744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both look fine to me, TG. &nbsp;Classics. &nbsp;Not dated at all. &nbsp;The navy is more flattering to your colouring and the gathers are subtle and enhance the fit (IMO). &nbsp;Both can be improved with accessories like a scarf, hat, and mitts or gloves. &nbsp;</p> <p><div><br /></div><div>It might just be the light, but the navy looks a little worn in the photo. &nbsp;The grey does not. &nbsp;However, I’m not a fan of wearing uncomfortable clothes, so if it binds across the shoulders or in the arms - pass it along and wear the one you like the best - whilst putting a replacement on your shopping list!</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-with-fit-and-style-of-these-winter-jackets#post-2144742 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:05:33 +0000 Helena 2144742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone, hoping I can ask for some help with my winter wool jacket. I have a need for one, and I currently have two, both of which have been around for some time - so I wanted to reassess whether they are still working, the fit is okay, I can make them work or I need to consider donating and updating. They could both use a dryclean so don't worry about that bit! :)</p> <p>1. Ink blue - it's missing a button but that's easily fixed. This one is the more comfortable, and I prefer the ink over the gray. It's overall a rather classic peacoat look but my concern is the slight gathering around the waist - does this make it look dated or weird?</p> <p>2. Dark gray - is the military-ish style of this a bit dated? Also, it's a little snuck in the shoulder and arm-holes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Would very much appreciate your thoughts; please be honest! Truth be told, I likely won't need either much this year since I usually use them for smarter occasions of which I anticipate none this year So it could be that one is just good enough for this year, but needs an update next year - that's another option! But I'm fine with any feedback you may have!</p> <p>Thanks! xoxo</p> <p>PS - what's with the miserable face on me? It's Friday!! </p>