https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 06:34:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005940 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 21:36:46 +0000 Aziraphale 1005940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sigh...but I'm probably not "supposed" to wear black. &nbsp;I've got a "spring" complexion, or possibly "autumn" -- whatever it is, it's certainly not "winter". &nbsp;Not that I exactly buy into all that season stuff.&nbsp; And actually, I'm not sure that I agree with all the advice about how most of us should avoid&nbsp;black. &nbsp;I think most people look pretty good&nbsp;in it. &nbsp;I don't feel like I look&nbsp;washed out in black, whereas I don't feel like I wear&nbsp;bright white very well. &nbsp;It's not just wishful thinking, because I adore bright white and wish I could wear it better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005934 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 21:29:31 +0000 catgirl 1005934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have mostly black coats and jackets so I say buy what you wear! And that is despite having a white dog. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005922 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:43:12 +0000 T-Rex 1005922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you wear all of them, then you don't have too many. </p> <p>And as for the leather duster, you need to keep that because you never know when an outbreak of vampirism&nbsp;is going to happen. So that one is justified, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005719 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:36:41 +0000 Aziraphale 1005719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, Jayne, that puts things into perspective. &nbsp;I only have six coats. &nbsp;Uh,&nbsp;five of which are black. &nbsp;But still, only six coats. &nbsp;That means I can buy more coats, right? &nbsp;If I had <i>fourteen</i> coats, five black ones would seem reasonable. &nbsp;:-)&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>DonnaF, no kidding! &nbsp;Our dog, bless her, was a poodle cross. &nbsp;We will soon be in the market for another poodle cross. &nbsp;I won't buy any other kind of dog, no matter how cute,&nbsp;because of the shedding issue. &nbsp;I had a beagle growing up and his white-and-black banded hairs got on EVERYTHING. &nbsp;</p> <p>Jjsloane, one lime green coat would be too many for me. &nbsp;;-)</p> <p>Janet, you <i>should</i> have a BTVS duster. &nbsp;You would wear it well. &nbsp;Better than me!&nbsp;</p> <p>So, the bottom line seems to be that I don't actually have that many black coats. &nbsp;Good to hear! &nbsp;Thanks everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005503 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 09:47:10 +0000 Jenny Weathers 1005503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hahaha goldenpig !<br />I totally agree, don't know how many black coats I have in my<br />closet but I am certain that the number is around 10, give or take 2.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005499 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 08:44:28 +0000 goldenpig 1005499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I subscribe to the notion that too many is two more than you have (so you have room to get one more)... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005464 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 06:26:24 +0000 Deborah 1005464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am laughing because I am not the person to answer this question.&nbsp; Ok I will have a go...If black works for you and you have varying styles, I am not sure you can have too many.:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005401 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 04:37:26 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1005401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally don't think a person can have too many black coats. That's like having too many boots, or too many blazers. Sadly, I now don't have many coats at all. My lovely black wool jacket&nbsp;is too big after a weight loss, and my vintage black coat is also in need of alterations.&nbsp;</p> <p>Still, I can certainly help you out with your "problem." You may feel free to send me any of your fabulous sounding coats to take off your hands. :D&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005392 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 04:13:48 +0000 Jeanie 1005392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmmmm, coats. &nbsp;Coats are like shoes,&nbsp;you really can never have too many as they all serve different purposes. &nbsp;Sounds like it works for you. &nbsp;As far as getting a grey coat...I will say that&nbsp;I have a dark grey wool coat and I like it even better than black because it doesn't show lint as much and still works with all colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005316 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:44:52 +0000 Suz 1005316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You love black. You wear black. No problem!&nbsp;</p> <p>Get as many as you want and wear. Only time it's an issue is if you are craving something else, or not wearing what you have.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005313 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:40:59 +0000 Janet 1005313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with IK -- it's only too much if you find you don't wear them all.</p> <p>And I want a BTVS leather duster. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005262 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 23:23:55 +0000 Jjsloane 1005262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not your fault. It seems every coat or jacket always comes in Black and possibly something else (much like shoes).&nbsp;I would gladly have a plethora of navy coats, but sadly they are less prevalent. For the record I'm not counting mine but I know I'm in your range and I'm fine with it. I would worry if you had 5 lime green coats.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005205 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 21:53:36 +0000 DonnaF 1005205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just don't get any long-haired shedding animals!&nbsp; But if you wear them all w/o looking like death warmed over, you are fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005100 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:50:27 +0000 jayne 1005100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 black tux blazer<br />1 black inside weight leather moto<br />1 black quilted leather moto<br />1 black fall weight trench<br />1 black linen spring weight trench<br />1 black faux sheepskin moto winter<br />1 charcoal wool winter coat (so dark it is almost black)<br />1 black thigh length rain coat</p> <p>But I also have<br />1 red wool peacoat<br />1 orange light weight trench<br />1 brown down winter coat<br />1 white long rain coat<br />2 sports down coats (short and long)<br />he he, so maybe the question is 'how many coats does a gal need?"</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005089 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:42:05 +0000 Diana 1005089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not couting blazers (so basically only what hangs in the coat closet) I have:<br /> Knee length black wool coat<br /> Hip length black wool swing coat<br /> Black leather classic cropped moto<br /> Black draped spiegel leather jacket<br /> Black waxed linen capejacket</p> <p>Total of five is less than I expected, and less than in the past. It's less than 50% of the coat closet! (I also have a cobalt wool mid length coat, a dark green wool toggle coat, turquoise leather, cognac leather, red trench, navy rain trench, blue denim, white denim, and printed bomber. Might have an outerwear problem.) But if I had only one coat, it would be black. My Hypothetical Future Burberry is black, no question about that.</p> <p>Thing is, if you're like me (and, I suspect, you) you can wear black with just about anything. It's effortless for me, and is ideal for my coloring. Sometimes I feel like my entire closet is crazy prints and black. The black matches almost all of the crazy prints. You can't say that about any other color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005088 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:41:57 +0000 Day Vies 1005088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure I could help you with any admonishing advice to stay away from the black coats since I have a coat/jacket problem myself. (My name is Day Vies and I have a coat problem...)&nbsp;</p> <p>But seriously -- the only way this could actually be an issue of too many is if you are tired of wearing one or more&nbsp;of them because it no longer fits your lifestyle or taste&nbsp;and then you find yourself drawn to the same exact styling in a new coat.&nbsp;</p> <p>I say if you love black try bright red, dark red, camel, or white. (I am only missing the camel coat! ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005078 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:31:43 +0000 Ingunn 1005078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All I have is a black blazer! Besides that, all my toppers and coat(s)&nbsp;have color or are neutrals. Maybe the answer is "enough"? </p> <p>ETA: I also have a black leather bomber. But still no coats :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005069 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:21:40 +0000 rachylou 1005069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. I have:</p> <p>a black leather shrug<br />a black leather blazer<br />a black Zella workout jacket<br />a black wool Military Style coat<br />a black H&amp;M car coat/trench</p> <p>... I'm at 5. I feel like I'm skipping something, though. Hmm. In any case, I <i>swear </i>to you that they're all completely different. No. Really. I mean it. Really... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005043 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:53:59 +0000 ironkurtin 1005043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are asking the wrong person.</p> <p>I think anytime you don't wear what you have, you have too many.&nbsp; If you are always wearing black, then you have too many colors if you don't wear them.&nbsp; Like that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005040 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:52:34 +0000 Anonymous 1005040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto, what Louise said. No problem as long as you wear them. :)<br />As for me I only possess 1 black coat which I keep just for funerals as I never wear black. The only black items I wear regularly are my 1 pair of black boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005038 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:50:48 +0000 Aziraphale 1005038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I know what you mean about consciously trying to inject colour -- I've done that too -- but&nbsp;the only thing is, when there is a black option and a coloured option, I always end up going for the black option. &nbsp;At least for coats. &nbsp;I have only one non-black coat, a brown ski jacket, but that's only because there was no black option!</p> <p>Glory, my preference for a wool coat&nbsp;would be a dark charcoal gray, because I wanna&nbsp;look like Benedict Cumberbatch...except that I'm not six feet tall or, you know, a man. &nbsp;But still. &nbsp;He looks hot in that coat. &nbsp;I like the one red buttonhole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005033 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:46:58 +0000 Louise 1005033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you wear them all then there's no problem but I would probably try to not buy any more x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005028 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:39:38 +0000 Glory 1005028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am probably not a good person to ask since I have a (ahem) few black coats and jackets kicking around. I don't think I should list them. Last year I bought two winter coats and am amazed to say neither was black. I bought a dark grey wool jacket/coat which I have loved wearing. So - I vote for dark grey - an easy way to ease out of the black </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005022 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:24:19 +0000 Mo 1005022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know! &nbsp;I go through this with both coats and skirts. &nbsp;I'm not a big black wearer in general, so I found it odd that these 2 categories seem to pile up. &nbsp;I have a black full length wool, black shearling leather, soon to be Spiegel leather, snake patterned blazer, bomber, trench, lightweight Guess cargo, cropped tux and just recently got rid of a too big peacoat. &nbsp;That makes . . . eight! &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />I am consciously looking for a colored peacoat though. &nbsp;Need to inject some fun into the coat category! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-black-coats-is-too-many#post-1005012 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:12:40 +0000 Aziraphale 1005012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is partly a tongue-in-cheek question, but&nbsp;I've just realized that I have five black coats: an oilcloth&nbsp;raincoat, a patterned Desigual pirate coat, a hooded knee-length toggle coat,&nbsp;a Buffy the vampire slayer&nbsp;leather duster, and now a new&nbsp;classic trench. &nbsp;How many black coats is too many? &nbsp;I definitely wanted a black trench, not a beige or navy one. &nbsp;And&nbsp;I'm still on the hunt for the perfect black (or possibly dark gray) winter wool coat.</p> <p>I do wear all the coats. &nbsp;Not so much the leather duster, because there's only so many times you want to look like a vampire slayer. &nbsp;But in general, if there is more than one colour option for a coat, I always seem to want the black one.</p>