https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:08:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282795 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:20:21 +0000 Angie 2282795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Suntiger</b> said. Too much volume in the back and on the sides. This could be annoying on your bike. Lovely colour though!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282787 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 23:54:40 +0000 Anonymous 2282787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not quite right- a lot of volume, esp in back, for the length. Yes to buying a coat with a lining. It's worth checking Etsy for vintage too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282633 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 06:53:42 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2282633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Phoebe, Janet and Lisa, thanks for explaining what apparently should be obvious. </p> <p>Cat2, wish I’d gotten it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282623 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:53:26 +0000 cat2 2282623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Re your links, I have a Kate Spade coat and the quality is really terrific. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282609 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 01:31:47 +0000 LJP 2282609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t usually comment here - but the fit seems off to me . There’s oversized and then there is just too big, which is what I see here. Unlined wool is not going to give you warmth in the depths of winter nor will it hold its’ shape as well. But that’s me stating the obvious - sorry . The colour seems a little dull too . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282606 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 01:13:42 +0000 Janet 2282606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m always a little wary of unlined coats. For one thing, they are too likely to “stick” to knits underneath, causing pilling and also just being a PITA to take off and on. Linings help provide structure and prevent stretching and wear. The construction/quality is often not as good on unlined coats too. I don’t know how costly it is to add a lining to a coat, but if you adore it, it’s an option to investigate, I suppose. But I would keep looking, since your colors are coming into trend more this season. That one actually looks a little big on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282599 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:51:00 +0000 phoebe 2282599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a tailored layer between you and the coat the lining would reduce stretching of the exterior and friction between the exterior and the clothing you wear beneath the coat.</p> <p>Less distortion of the coat and less damage, like pilling, to your clothing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282560 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:55:31 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2282560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This one is being held for me til Wed. Unlined wool, with 20% polyester. Do I want it? Note that in these pix I’m wearing a baseball jacket &amp; my little crossbody underneath it. </p> <p>What difference does a lining make? If I had one put in, would it serve the same purpose? The coat is on clearance for €80, so the price still wouldn’t be outrageous.</p> <p>Looking at their website, I’m also intrigued by this one, which I didn’t see in store <a href="https://chapati.de/sale/damen/maentel/2711/wollmantel-mimi-gefuettert-mit-bio-baumwolle?c=306" rel="nofollow">https://chapati.de/sale/damen/.....olle?c=306</a><br /> I can’t find the one I did try on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282204 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:14:36 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2282204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, I knew even less than I thought I knew. Thanks for explaining. Now I need info on the actual brand, which seems to be a long phrase. </p> <p>On whether “berry” or not—I think of that as a range of colors that encompasses cherry and certain burgundies, as well as magenta and fuchsia. I am certain that is not a technically correct descriptor, but equally certain that I don’t have the tech knowledge to correctly identify the colors I mean. </p> <p>Found another coat option! This one challenges the “dressy” idea, but might be just what I need—appropriate for my lifestyle and gives me a boost. </p> <p><a href="https://www.sundancecatalog.com/product/ansley+plaid+coat.do?sortby=ourPicks&#038;refType=&#038;from=fn" rel="nofollow">https://www.sundancecatalog.co.....38;from=fn</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282120 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 01:28:39 +0000 SarahD8 2282120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that coat at wolf &amp; badger! It seems the most dramatic of the options in your recent post in the thread. How committed are you to berry/magenta? Some of the options here seem more true red to me.</p> <p>I think wolf &amp; badger is kind of like a department store for small brands. I am tempted whenever I am served one of their ads! But I’ve never ordered from them. Which is to say, I’m not sure they’re a brand per se. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282091 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 20:01:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2282091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does anyone here know about Wolf and Badger? This coat is yet another shape, but like the finds I posted and the opera coat April linked to, it's got a swingy, swoosh bottom part.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wolfandbadger.com/eu/women-s-premium-draper-trench-coat-i-retro-oversized-coat-with-button-closure-coq-au-vin/?mid=36620&amp;utm_source=linkshare_uk&amp;utm_medium=affiliates&amp;utm_campaign=gcdL%2FATRVoE&amp;ranMID=36620&amp;ranEAID=2523611&amp;ransiteID=gcdL_ATRVoE-zdPvHPzqvfDoHofMMLPMZw">https://www.wolfandbadger.com/.....-with-butt</a>&nbsp;The description has lots of good buzzwords, but not a ton of info about what the material actually is, or how sustainable it is.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p>Gawjous Avec les Filles, but I don't think it has the drama I want.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.saksoff5th.com/product/avec-les-filles-double-breasted-long-overcoat-0400017464729.html?ranMID=38801&amp;ranEAID=tZkYzve9Cvk&amp;ranSiteID=tZkYzve9Cvk-68n_Xwr_WeJNFVTw7P4z.w&amp;site_refer=AFF001&amp;mid=38801&amp;siteID=tZkYzve9Cvk-68n_Xwr_WeJNFVTw7P4z.w"><a href="https://www.saksoff5th.com/product/avec-les-filles-double-breasted-long-overcoat-0400017464729.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.saksoff5th.com/pro.....64729.html</a>?</a></p> <p>Wish there were more pix of these. The model is 4 cm taller than me, wearing my size.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.saksoff5th.com/product/kate-spade-faux-pearl-wool-blend-peacoat-0400017367350.html?dwvar_0400017367350_color=SOFT_ROSE">https://www.saksoff5th.com/pro.....html?dwvar</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.saksoff5th.com/product/kate-spade-faux-shearling-trim--amp--wool-peacoat-0400017367348.html?dwvar_0400017367348_color=DEEP_LIPSTICK">https://www.saksoff5th.com/pro.....17367348.h</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.saksoff5th.com/product/guess-textured-coat-0400017388632.html?dwvar_0400017388632_color=RED">https://www.saksoff5th.com/pro.....632_color=</a></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282069 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:13:15 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2282069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is my current “long” coat. I don’t want to get another of the same length, because it can be awkward with longer skirts &amp; dresses. It’s ok to let the hem hang out, but sometimes I don’t want to. I was thinking (as you see in the finds) of going shorter, but that Monsoon coat is tempting me to go long. Thing is, I’m not sure 41” is long enough. </p> <p>Angie, thanks for the suggestions of where to look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282062 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:44:39 +0000 Angie 2282062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If Europe is taking after the US in terms of reds, berries and pinks this season, you will find your coat!&nbsp; </p> <p>Maybe keep stores like Expresso (NL), Claudia Strater (NL), Zalando and Esprit on your radar too. Hobbs and Boden have excellent sales.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2282056 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:18:34 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2282056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April, that second one is gorgeous! Trying to see if I can justify such a dressy coat. Then again, it is styled for my life.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2281958 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:53:23 +0000 April 2281958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed, lots of luscious wine and berry shades around just now.&nbsp; Let us know what you turn up!&nbsp;</p> <p>Here are a few to browse:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.appleseeds.com/product/loganberry-m?id=007d401339624b8b9fd7aeb01e6a1894&amp;skuid=135b965fa9164955886a069207389d1d&amp;scid=scplp9855257&amp;sc_intid=9855257&amp;cid=pl_ap_google_nca_cvn_shp_SC+Shopping+-+Prospects+-+Nonbrand+-+Best+Sellers&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwpqCZBhAbEiwAa7pXeVbjVx4YNeiN6Cbk1vDLjTlBxdXUUS3Qal7MfNZNmc1wz3mN4N0hehoCJAcQAvD_BwE">https://www.appleseeds.com/pro.....uid=135b96</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.monsoonlondon.com/us/opal-wool-opera-coat-with-recycled-polyester-3451400408.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwpqCZBhAbEiwAa7pXebpQp_tWy6WpEegZRqCAFyh3npLkFWhyzAbrdL85hiPcckrQXofU7RoCQd8QAvD_BwE">https://www.monsoonlondon.com/.....tml?gclid=</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://giselleshepatin.com/collections/jackets/products/417-peacock-fleece-coat">https://giselleshepatin.com/co.....leece-coat</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2281950 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:07:21 +0000 CarolS 2281950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you have luck! I was inspired by the magenta coat in today's post, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hope-springs-eternal#post-2281946 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:49:41 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2281946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These coats are ones that got away. They are from past years, in styles that sold out quickly. The colors of coats in today’s round-up makes me think I might be able to find one like them, warm magenta-fuchsia colors, with a little flip &amp; flare. If you see any, please lmk! </p>