https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:53:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket/page/2#post-2231862 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:35:49 +0000 rachylou 2231862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dark blue is beautiful. I think a wxed jacket needs boots. Maybe shiny ones in light of your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231786 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:53:10 +0000 Bijou 2231786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I saw your picture, the thing that makes this coat for me is the duffle style which seems to be trending in high end designers - Saint Laurent have this one&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.mytheresa.com/en-us/saint-laurent-hooded-wool-duffle-coat-1969029.html?catref=category&amp;lpcr=pdptrecoaff&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_medium=affiliate.linkshare.us&amp;ranMID=43172&amp;ranEAID=s1GZmtO/0LI&amp;ranSiteID=s1GZmtO_0LI-95hFqA60F5aOwnJrgxSX.A&amp;slink=1">Saint Laurent - Hooded wool duffle coat | Mytheresa</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>I bought a second hand Japanese Burberry duffle coat (in Finds). My intention is to use the coat to wear with more dressy items. An outfit that I have enjoyed wearing is in Finds below. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231758 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 03:23:32 +0000 Anonymous 2231758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would treat the jacket like it is leather. How about with a navy tweed skirt or pants? You could pair it with reds, pink, greens or a colorful pattern. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231625 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:16:17 +0000 Katerina 2231625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, you cracked me up! Thank you for commenting.<br /> Your jacket is great! Blue is your color and you wear different blue jeans like nobody’s business. Perfect jacket for you! I hope you find a great replacement when it’s time to let this one go.<br /> As for my jacket - I think being blue and not black or grey (or dark olive) makes it harder, because I have a lot less items in my wardrobe in blues and browns, most are black or containing black. The same goes for footwear. </p> <p>I am curious to try to amp up the juxtapositions as you suggest and try the jacket with som more lux-dressy items - it will be either really good or really bad, but a fun exercise either way. We have the weather for the jacket right now, so I will do some outfit trials soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231586 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:40:46 +0000 Suz 2231586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm chuckling here...my waxed coat from J. Crew is one of my most worn items. But for my mostly casual style, it's easy peasy to style. TBH, I love this coat so much, I keep looking for the identical replacement (which does not exist) and now baby it...it does need re-waxing, which <b>Nemosmom</b> generously gave me a tutorial about but I have not yet done.&nbsp;</p> <p>I can see how you might struggle with it because it is so casual. But...Jonesy's ideas take it into classic Ralph Lauren territory. Amping up the juxtapositions even further (with truly dressy, luxe items) is another approach.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wear mine with jeans and sneakers, of course. Also boots. Any kind of top, from knitted pullover to blouse. I often wear scarves, as you do.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231583 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:12:37 +0000 Katerina 2231583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen, thank you.<br /> I have also a woolen long duffle coat in beige with dark chocolate and black on the inside. That I wear over almost any outfit. It is this shorter blue waxed one that is a bit difficult … But now thanks to all the great ideas and suggestions I am excited to try new outfits </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231573 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:26:13 +0000 JAileen 2231573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such an interesting and beautiful jacket. &nbsp;I have a wool coat with toggles like yours and I just wear it with anything. &nbsp;But then my style is definitely more casual. &nbsp;I’m glad to see you’ve gotten a bunch of good suggestions (Inge is a real treasure!). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231560 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:56:32 +0000 Inge 2231560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>You're very welcome, Katerina, I'm glad to hear it's helping you to envision more options, and I can't wait to see what you come up with.</div><div>And I agree: you would rock brocade pants (says the enabler:-)<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231525 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:00:36 +0000 Katerina 2231525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, thank you.</p> <p>Tanya, thank you for the advice. What a beautiful jacket and a great color for you! I can picture your styling with the dress - sounds gorgeous. I look very much forward to seeing the pictures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231523 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:55:18 +0000 Katerina 2231523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nikki, thank you! I love this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231522 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:53:36 +0000 Katerina 2231522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge - WOW, thank you! You are a genius! I love the metallic looks and many of the other looks as well. I would never have thought it was possible to style these jackets like that. I think I am turned Now I can’t wait to try some combinations.<br /> And now I just “need” brocade trousers </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231521 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:50:59 +0000 Katerina 2231521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cat and Unfrumped - thank you very much! These are wonderful suggestions.</p> <p>Lozz-oz, thank you for chiming in! You are right, my sister loves these styles and looks great in them. But she bought the same jacket for herself then, LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231487 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:02:23 +0000 Tanya 2231487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are already lots of good suggestions here.&nbsp; &nbsp;I'd style it simply: good fitting jeans, solid pullover/sweater in a nice color that goes well with the jacket, and than mood-setting-shoes: super casual or dressy &amp; polished, but current either way.</p> <p>I actually wore a somewhat similar jacket today (below), waxed burgundy in utility style.&nbsp; I wore it with brown midi sweater dress and flat knee-high burgundy boots.&nbsp; I will post the outfit later in the week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231484 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:57:16 +0000 Jaime 2231484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow! What an impressive thread. Honestly I have a similar coat in my "archives" and I never reach for it. But I don't have the weather for it often either. Am studying all the options above and look forward to seeing what you come up with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231466 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 23:16:57 +0000 Inge 2231466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>- This type of look was one of the first I thought of: shimmery/metallic patterned trousers:</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1055599886152067/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1055599886152067/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>J.Crew did lots of these type of patterned pants ((pencil) skirts too) some years ago, and I think their dressy and playful integrity would work great with your jacket<br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/351914158363699456/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/351914158363699456/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AbxLurM78sqmZVZxEC0jAkE_xc5Y6ceE59eIniwXvaH0r7bYxnVPLTc/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/.....bYxnVPLTc/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/100627372897224066/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/100627372897224066/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/529595237402089393/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/529595237402089393/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/155303887123417525/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/155303887123417525/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/217580225723815236/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/217580225723815236/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- Metallics</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/424745808613895988/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/424745808613895988/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/185210603416668965/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/185210603416668965/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- Corduroy (trousers or skirt) in a bright/rich colour</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/311944711697866844/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/311944711697866844/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/9851692924364767/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/9851692924364767/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>In fact, if you scroll down on those pins, many of the "preppy" Ralph Lauren outfits or elements thereof would play really well with your jacket. The tweeds, the plaids, the blazers, the riding style vibe etc.</div><div><br /></div><div>- A skirt or dress paired with fun plaid tights (or solid bright-coloured tights, or lacy hosiery)<br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/33917803427418057/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/33917803427418057/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- (faux) leather skirt (or trousers) and one of your amazing scarves</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/33917803427746350/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/33917803427746350/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- midi jacquard knit dress and oxfords<br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/249949848048508385/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/249949848048508385/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- checked trousers (love your patterned trousers for this) with the patent red booties</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thisisjanewayne.com/news/2017/09/27/shoot-jw-x-barbour/">https://www.thisisjanewayne.co.....x-barbour/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- would do different footwear, but a skirt or midi dress with shark-bite hemline</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/17592254786798478/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/17592254786798478/</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>- midi sweater dress (maybe with patterned hosiery)</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/9851692923903016/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/9851692923903016/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>- cream or white trousers or jeans with patterned sweater and fab scarf tucked into the sweater collar</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/67694800634882405/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/67694800634882405/</a><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231463 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:58:47 +0000 Anonymous 2231463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina, here’s a nod to color blocking. Thought of you :)</p> <p><a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/victoria-beckham-color-blocking-trend-fall?utm_source=nl&#038;utm_brand=vogue&#038;utm_mailing=VOG_Daily_101221&#038;utm_campaign=aud-dev&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;bxid=5f2b62401a6121597316032b&#038;cndid=61805317&#038;hasha=41b8401cc916c9ef4b89c2cb53c3a922&#038;hashb=c1c7047d82911fbe8be6c3181cfd6369f78c761d&#038;hashc=9286d36a9c446a33f8c101e4866d74626292ee08da339082485a5425442373e6&#038;esrc=ampNewsletters&#038;utm_term=VOG_Daily" rel="nofollow">https://www.vogue.com/article/.....=VOG_Daily</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231462 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:54:21 +0000 Inge 2231462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>It's a beautiful jacket, and I'm loving all of the suggestions already.</div><div>I think juxtaposing it with "dressier" items and/or accessories will make it feel more "you" from the get-go.</div><div>I'm picturing things like:<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>- patent, metallics, lamé, brocade and (faux) leather for luxe gloss, shine and glitz (footwear, bags, but also clothing items)</div><div>- plaid, corduroy and tweed to lean into that Ralph Lauren/British countryside vibe</div><div>- silks, velvets and lace to "soften" the look</div><div>- animal prints, suede, plissé and faux fur for textural and visual interest<br /></div><div>- your gorgeous scarves</div><div>- leather gloves in a colour that stands out<br /></div><div>- rich colours like red, burgundy, cobalt, forest green, emerald, cognac, plum, royal purple, mustard...</div><div><br /></div><div>Will add some links to visuals below.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231451 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:02:51 +0000 lozz_oz 2231451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just pondering here.... as I know items that don’t feel totally me are sometimes those items that others have suggested or endorsed. Do you feel that your sister helped in your decision to buy this? Is the jacket more her style than yours? If so, maybe pass it on to her ;)<br /> Now on to the styling question.. a pair of pants the colour of the beige cord toggles, a knit in a similar tone, sneakers to complement or contrast in navy perhaps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231444 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:33:51 +0000 unfrumped 2231444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like what Jonesy said. I think maybe pay attention to proportion s. The jacket is boxy, so , slimmer , sleeker top &amp; pants, but can be as luxe as you like and on your would look great if the clothing is in fact very polished. Good pops of color- red scarf or such or whatever will bring out the colors in the coat. Also add shine- patent or metallic in footwear or bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231442 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:25:44 +0000 The Cat 2231442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My immediate suggestion: Team this jacket with an offwhite column of colour--e.g. turtleneck + pants/jeans or a sweater dress. Add red&amp;white footwear--e.g. fashion sneakers and a red&amp;white accessory, e.g. a hat or a bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231436 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:06:47 +0000 Katerina 2231436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina, another good idea, thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231434 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:05:22 +0000 Katerina 2231434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy, thanks for stopping by! You are right, hunting style or woodsy or countryside is not my style, and not my lifestyle actually either. I will try to take it a little into urban territory… Your sweater suggestion is great.</p> <p>But what about a bag? I think a messenger bag would be perfect, but do not own any right now. A hobo style? A crossbody? I don’t think my frequently used satchels would work very well… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231433 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:04:08 +0000 Irina 2231433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you can try beige pants or white jeans, white sneakers and a navy sweater? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231430 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:57:56 +0000 Katerina 2231430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, thanks for the advice. I wear puffers with everything. Puffers, though they are inherently casual, work with any dressy outfits these days IMO. My eye is not used to waxed coats with everything yet. As Phoebe suggested - maybe just wear it and let it be a thing of its own … </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231429 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:55:58 +0000 Jonesy 2231429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pants you've just posted would be excellent, I think! How about those pants with a dark navy merino or cashmere turtleneck, some sleek boots, and the jacket? Taking the styling into more sleek/urban territory, vs. woodsy (I love woodsy! but your style doesn't seem very woodsy :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231428 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:54:36 +0000 Katerina 2231428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Phoebe, thank you for the input. To let the jacket just be apart from the rest of the outfit is really the shift in perspective I would need here, I guess…. Maybe just to try to get the colours right and ignore the possibly clashing styles? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231427 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:54:20 +0000 Jenni NZ 2231427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you not wear it just like a puffer? For walks and such?<br /> I had never owned a puffer until 2019 but have easily got over 30 wears out of it since for leisure walks in cooler weather. I appreciate that my winters don’t get very cold, but this would be a spring/autumn garment for you wouldn’t it? Those trousers look worth a try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231423 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:42:57 +0000 Katerina 2231423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Synne. The jacket is dark blue and has some red in the pattern of the lining, plus the beige rope details. I have a pair of knitted blue/red/white trousers - maybe that could be an idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231422 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:41:03 +0000 Anonymous 2231422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you, and appreciate the care and attention to detail with which you style your outfits but I would try just waiting for the right weather and putting it on over what you're wearing.</p> <p>Hunting and riding type clothes are so fixedly what they are they don't really merge well with "mainstream" items, better to let them just be apart.</p> <p>The only way you can get a really homogenized look is by going full on hunting and/or riding, the boots, etc and that is probably not your thing.</p> <p>Great looking jacket!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-to-style-a-wax-jacket#post-2231414 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:12:58 +0000 Synne 2231414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great challenge! The first ideas that comes to mind is to throw in some pattern mixing. Maybe play on the plaid that's already there in the lining. Or use classic "preppy" patterns in a tongue-in-cheek way. Is the jacket black? Houndstooth trousers. Gingham. Whatever you may have. I am sure you can do something amazing with this! </p>