https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:51:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562840 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:38:09 +0000 ManidipaM 562840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, so excited for you! </p> <p>I wasn't going to have any advice to offer, just meant to sheepishly confess that I own:<br /> - a citron coat (not sure if qualifies as non-belted empire-waist trench, though have suspicions in that direction)<br /> - a weatherproof anorak (definitely gear-ish)<br /> - two woollen coats, in black and stone<br /> - a separate raincoat<br /> NB: I live right on top of the Tropic of Cancer! </p> <p>Erm. Travel is my ONLY excuse for at least the first two, possibly three... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562669 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:33:50 +0000 catgirl 562669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I missed a lot here but sounds like you are getting to try it, which is what I would have said - why let the opportunity pass? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562615 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:54:22 +0000 Anonymous 562615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae - I took some pictures but I can't add them on either thread. I will start up a new post... Sorry ladies for the "added clutter". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562590 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:22:58 +0000 Sylvie 562590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The coat is beautiful (if it was a petite small, I would have been first in line if you didn't want it).</p> <p>Citron is not always a popular color. It should be stocked up on while it's available. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562585 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:11:41 +0000 Anonymous 562585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will try. OK, so let me do that first. :)<br /> If you like lime and chartreusse then we are covered! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562584 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:10:41 +0000 rae 562584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw you are so thoughtful! Lime and chartreuse are favorites of mine, too, so I bet I'll still like it. Is it hard to get a photo with a true to life color? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562583 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:03:52 +0000 Anonymous 562583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! You guys are hilarious. You don't understand how easy this is for me to do. I work at walking distance from at least 2 H&amp;Ms, 2 Gaps, a Zara, Ann taylor, LOFT, Aldo, Nine West, Banana, Easy Spirit and the list goes on. </p> <p>To top it off, Little Zap got a little job in retail at a mall that is about 45 mins from me. Sometimes I'm lazy to come back home, to pick her up 4 hours later, so I wander around without nothing to do. Same thing applies when I'm out of town on individual assignments. Nights are lonely so what do I do? Shop again!!! At least now I'm on a couple teams so I don't end up talking to myself LOL.</p> <p>Rae, on a bit of *doubtful* news, I just looked at the trench and I'm not sure why, it is looking a tad more green than in the store. My fiancee suggested we mail you a paint chip with the color, to make sure you will like it, before hand. We are going to home depot to get paint, so that's where the idea came from. I love the color but I want to make sure that you are 100% OK with it!</p> <p>ETA: I just looked at Angie's trench. I'm 99% sure you color is very similar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562577 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:45:40 +0000 rae 562577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And long live the Queen! </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/04/15/citron-and-shine-on-a-grey-day/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2011/04/.....-grey-day/</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2010/07/09/one-lucky-girl-and-her-birthday-trench/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2010/07/.....ay-trench/</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2010/09/16/fashion-week-day-7-lbd-my-way/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2010/09/.....bd-my-way/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562565 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:28:57 +0000 Vicki 562565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Buy - buy - buy! You are the Citron Princess next to Citron Queen Angie! Zap's got your back! I live in your woods and I have lots of coats, jackets and trenches. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562521 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:04:14 +0000 Suz 562521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zap, you are a GODDESS. </p> <p>Rae, you are doing the right thing. </p> <p>A citron trench is FOR SURE a good purchase for you. </p> <p>Can't wait to see it on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562520 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:03:44 +0000 Debora 562520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BUY NOW! When DD was a little girl, she never said "I want it" - it was always "I neeeeeeeed it!"</p> <p> I'm telling you that you need this coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562516 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:59:12 +0000 rae 562516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zap, with us here, you never have to shop alone. Looking forward to more pics to ogle. </p> <p>Vildy, that is just brilliant -- will have to investigate for sure. </p> <p>And by looking through Angie's blog posts, I have a whole lookbook of citron trench outfit inspiration, ready to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562503 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:48:54 +0000 Vildy 562503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you're going to get it. I don't understand, btw, about the neckline. Isn't that one pretty standard? One thing I do with a lot of my outerwear is put a similar (or the extra one that comes with sometimes) button under the collar and then open the top of the lapel and insert a cloth loop. That way I can wear whatever it is high-necked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562502 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:48:49 +0000 Anonymous 562502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No problem, I enjoy shopping so much!<br /> I spend a lot of time alone when I'm on another location. There is nothing much you can do on your own!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562500 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:47:47 +0000 Anonymous 562500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will try to put more realistic pictures of the color to make sure you like it. Again, I think it is very similar to the AT top, but I'm going by memory!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562495 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:45:09 +0000 Isabel 562495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY !!!!!! Think of it this way, this poor citron trench is at the discount place, it needs to go to home that will love it as if it was full price.</p> <p>And when Shannon threatens violence, we know it is serious and that all diplomatic efforts have failed. I am glad that in this instance, they worked !</p> <p>Zap , you are so wonderful for doing this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562475 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:31:48 +0000 Transcona Shannon 562475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>'cause with my boots on Rae, it would have hurt!!!<br /> Zap - you're such a sweetie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562474 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:30:36 +0000 rae 562474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whew! Butt-kicking averted!</p> <p>Thanks so much, Zap - I'm totally excited! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562473 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:28:13 +0000 Kirti 562473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you're getting it! It is totally YOU </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562462 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:23:11 +0000 Anonymous 562462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mission accomplished. As I said, I'm just across the street from the place. LOL.</p> <p>The construction has fully passed my smell test. It has a very nice weight, silky lining, long belt, nice stitching, back vent, looks really good. I'm hopeful it is the right shade for you. It is very, very similar to your AT top!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562460 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:22:30 +0000 CocoLion 562460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Heather, you can't have too much outerwear, especially if it's a striking piece like this. Cool outerwear speeds up dressing considerably, because it easily adds style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562436 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:13:10 +0000 Transcona Shannon 562436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae - gonna be blunt with you - if you don't get this citron trench I will kick your butt!!! You've been wanting one for a while. I say go for it! It's like when my hubby asks how many purses does a gal need... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562435 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:11:48 +0000 rae 562435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol at everyone - especially you Texans!</p> <p>Zap, mission is a go! The size chart says I should be a size small, so that sounds good to me. </p> <p>The color is the kicker here - I've probably spent hours scouring Ebay for citron items in my size... I'd be silly if I didn't at least try this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562417 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:04:41 +0000 AJ 562417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know where I live and right now I own 3 trenches: red, black, and purple. I'm seriously considering the Scottevest trench you linked to in the cobalt color.</p> <p>Gotta buy up that citron while you can and it's on SALE! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562413 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:03:32 +0000 Anonymous 562413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I will release the tension from you. LOL...Do I create trouble or what!!!<br /> Why if I just go buy the thing, so at least we have it. I will be back at this location next Monday. I can return then if you change your mind.<br /> Size small, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562406 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:00:59 +0000 ironkurtin 562406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Far more than I need in Austin and I own 5. I think having 2 is worthwhile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562403 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:59:40 +0000 Jem 562403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know, the Gallery one sure would be tempting!! ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562401 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:58:09 +0000 Isabel 562401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, remember, I am financially conservative and totally pragmatic...</p> <p>BUY IT !!!!!!!!! LOL </p> <p>LA, seems like the perfect place for more than one trench...and it is really hard to find a trench that travels well and fits for everyday like. So have one for travel and a fun one for every day life.</p> <p>The answer to how many coats does one need ? A brown sugar one and a citron one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562398 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:57:33 +0000 Heather 562398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, can you buy the citron trench and rock a scarf with it if the weather is not so friendly? Also, one can never have too many coats/jackets/toppers (and I live in the South). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-many-spring-coats-does-one-californian-need#post-562394 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:54:13 +0000 rae 562394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's the dilemma: Zap found a Gallery trench (Angie recommended brand) in citron (my favorite color!) and my size and for a great deal (1/2 price about) - but the neckline is not what I need for an all purpose trench. </p> <p>Can I justify getting a pretty citron trench for work *and* a more utilitarian one for travel?</p> <p>Realtime because Zap has the trench on hold and she is 3 hours ahead of me. Dose of reality - either way - much appreciated!</p> <p>yay = get the citron trench! how often is citron *anything* available?</p> <p>nay = don't get carried away with all this buying! </p>