https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:50:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga/page/2#post-1148283 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:34:36 +0000 Jules 1148283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too like the tortoise buttons. They are reading near-black but warm. Maybe it depends on your spring footwear and bags. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga/page/2#post-1148213 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 07:37:26 +0000 Lyn D. 1148213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it but vote for considering trying in Tall and the smaller size- just for comparison if you can? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga/page/2#post-1148128 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:51:30 +0000 Sveta 1148128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you need it? Maybe no...but this is not the point! Spring away!<br />How come you have 40% if I have 30%? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga/page/2#post-1148119 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:43:41 +0000 Suz 1148119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heheh...I have 40% off today, should I spring for it??? Do I need it???&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga/page/2#post-1148105 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:26:29 +0000 Sveta 1148105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your opinions - what would I do without YLF sisterhood?<br />Seeing so many positive responses I decided to try it on again and look for a smaller size in the store for a comparison. Bad news is that out tiny BR store in the mall (the only one in the city) does not have those trenches in any color so I could not try it.<br />The good news is that I tried this size again tonight and I think it is the right one: the shoulder fit is spot&nbsp;on. It has a bit of extra fabric on the back which made me think I need to size down. So I am still mulling this over, maybe I will steam it out to see how I feel then.<br />There is also an option to order it from US site in Tall - t will add 2" to the length but I am not sure I need it. Even with extra 2" it will not reach my knees so maybe this length is actually better?<br />Suz, you are stronger than I am&nbsp;&nbsp;:-) but if I keep mine you would need to get one too!<br />Firecracker / Karie, it is lined but no removable liner. It is really a very light trench which is fine for me because my current purple trench has a liner and heavier in weight.<br />lyn67, great cream coat for you! Isn't it liberating to wear impractical light colors in outerwear - loving it!<br />Lisa, it is a good point about sleeves possibly too short in size down. I am pretty happy these sleeves are good length - this is what bothered me about my London Fog trench - shorter sleeves.<br />Viva, i have no idea about the durability of this fabrication :-(<br />Nancy, I wear cream puffer for the last 4 seasons so I assure you I am used for light outerwear :-)<br />I think I am going to "sleep" on it for some time until I can make up my mind :[_</p> <p>Thank you all so much for your help!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga/page/2#post-1147815 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:12:01 +0000 nancylee 1147815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As the one who got the BR cream trench ball rolling this season, I feel obligated to chime in! &nbsp;This looks fab to my eye, Sveta. &nbsp;I wonder if your worries about it looking too big could&nbsp;possibly be related to the light color? &nbsp;I'm thinking of Karie's recent&nbsp;post on the white shoes that looked too big. &nbsp;She worried that&nbsp;her feet looked "mutant" in them. &nbsp;:)</p> <p>Do you think the cream color makes you feel "bigger" in some way? &nbsp;Could it be a matter of adjusting your eye? &nbsp;Maybe some other owners of cream coats could weigh in on this!</p> <p>I suppose you could try a smaller size, as Angie and others have suggested. &nbsp;For comparison, my BR trench is a S and I'm a 4-6 in most brands. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147799 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:53:46 +0000 carambola 1147799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks fantastic on you, but why not also&nbsp;try the next size down so you don't have to wonder about it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147791 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:50:25 +0000 Angie 1147791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you try a size down too?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147496 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:46:52 +0000 viva 1147496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it on you, Sveta, although I do wonder what the next size down would be like. It's really gorgeous on you. Amazing.<br />I'm soooo tempted for myself, as I don't think I will be able to afford the luxury dream item this year (Burberry) and this is so fab -- but like you, I worry about wrinkling as I travel so much. Do you have any more thoughts on how well this cotton blend will stand up compared to the poly? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147467 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:24:42 +0000 cuffcat 1147467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing! I think the fit is spot on. Might have to get one of these, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147428 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:45:46 +0000 Lisa 1147428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks good.&nbsp; If you go a size down, won't the sleeves be too short in length?&nbsp; This is a great color for a trench.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147423 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:42:05 +0000 Janet 1147423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks gorgeous on you! The fit looks fine to me, but if you need to try another size, I think it would be worthwhile. I personally like my trenches a *little* bit roomy so I can layer underneath -- my Burberry fits fine but a little extra room would come in handy sometimes, I must admit. How does this look without the extra jacket underneath, and how would you most often be wearing a trench? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147401 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:19:07 +0000 Raisin 1147401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks absolutely amazing on you! &nbsp;I do think the fit looks great, but seeing a different size would make it easier to compare. &nbsp;If you keep this one, you can rest assured knowing it looks terrific. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147399 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:16:45 +0000 Eliza 1147399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta- only you can decide if this is the one. &nbsp;That said, you look gorgeous in this color and style, perhaps&nbsp;allowing sorting out the proper&nbsp;size to solve the&nbsp;whole dilemma. &nbsp;I love it buttoned- vital in your climate!</p> <p>As to the tortoise shell buttons, they read black on my screen, though don't have the "real life" view you do. &nbsp;I am a black/white wearer with almost no brown in my wardrobe, yet&nbsp;I think that in some ways, the tortoise buttons allow for greater versatility in your looks and could actually pick up some other tones, without preventing you from creating a graphic black/white vibe in your outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>Good luck with your decision! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147387 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:48:11 +0000 missvee 1147387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The colour is amazing and the size looks good to me. But it's worth trying the smaller one of course. You can always adjust the button placement too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147342 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:02:22 +0000 Suz 1147342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn - thank you for enabling, and I love your new jacket! It does look on the casual side to me -- a bit "sporty" -- but in a good way. I think it is something you might use a lot. Probably better with trousers than skirts, though? I hope you do a K/R on it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sveta, hoping you will order the other size for comparison.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147320 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:37:35 +0000 Mona 1147320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, absolutely amazing! Try one size down for comparison but I suggest adding this to your fab wardrobe.<br /> I made the mistake of buying a cream wool coat from BR last year and am now realizing that the dry cleaning costs would run high for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147318 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:35:11 +0000 Aquamarine 1147318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is gorgeous on you! I think the fit is good. The color looks good against your complexion, at least on my monitor. I have a 70% cotton 30% polyester trench and it gets a little wrinkly but I prefer it to a more slick look. I do consider it a more casual topper. Can you hold onto it for a while and try on others for comparison sake? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147310 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:19:41 +0000 El Cee 1147310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look absolutely stunning in that cream trench! Hope you decide to keep it. The fit looks fine to me, but it certainly would not hurt to try the next size down for comparison sake. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147302 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:00:52 +0000 Emily 1147302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Sveta, queen of winter white, it looks gorgeous on you. &nbsp;I vote yay. &nbsp;As I recall, it was labelled as being water resistant on the tags? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147294 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:06:30 +0000 Anonymous 1147294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! I think you should try one size down for comparison. The cotton should hold up well to washing and you can spray it with waterproofing spray. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147293 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:04:19 +0000 Karie 1147293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh how well I understand the "reduced shopping - then I caved" comment! I think it looks great in this size&nbsp;(a little loose fitting but that's OK in a coat)&nbsp;but I would compare the size down - especially if you're already wearing a bulky item underneath. How does it fit in the shoulders when you move your arms? How about when you sit down, does it bunch up or pull?&nbsp;</p> <p>My trench is 57% cotton and 43% poly, and it doesn't wrinkle at all.</p> <p>And btw, you had me at "tortoise buttons" - I adore those! Does it have a removable lining? I might have to be a lemming too...oh wait, I am also doing reduced shopping...but then again.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147285 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 09:14:30 +0000 lyn67 1147285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only reading other comments, now, and YESSS, Suz, You need one of these for you, too!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147284 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 09:12:02 +0000 lyn67 1147284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sveta! So timely for me this post, see below:-)).</p> <p>I totally understand your&nbsp;desire to add a cream coat to your wardrobe, as&nbsp;this was exactly the same wish I had from the moment I saw Angie's here on the blog, years ago! Then, I searched for years, and didn't find one which worked for me, for various matters, but my main concern was the same as yours, about the fabric. I too have liked much more my wool, poly, PU, coated or say having a bit of shine&nbsp;versions&nbsp;than matte&nbsp;cotton itself&nbsp;for anything outerwear. And,&nbsp;eventually found it only last week! It's not a regular trench-which I don't really mind, as too much white&nbsp;can possibly&nbsp;make a huge block of me. It's rather a (premium)pleather coat to my lower hips(so maybe too casual?). Lacking&nbsp;the time&nbsp;&nbsp;I was not posting it yet and still thinking&nbsp; k/r&nbsp; mainly&nbsp;whether this&nbsp;length is more practical and useful for my life or not without sacrifying polish.&nbsp;</p> <p>About your trench here:- if the fabric&nbsp; makes friends with you, I like the &nbsp;color, and the cut very much, and I find it a very good fit (don't see it too big, but you have to know better how it feels) and you can always change the buttons to black if you want:-).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147165 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:14:20 +0000 bj1111 1147165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, you will love this coat. I have the same in the traditional khaki. It does wrinkle more than a poly/poly blend, but it stayed crisp enough through two seasons of heavy use. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147162 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:13:09 +0000 rae 1147162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I think it looks completely fabulous on you, and I even like the crispness of the cotton. It's not the same as your other trench, but I suppose it's up to you whether the change is good or bad. Looks wise, I do love the pop the rigidity of the fabric gives the collar and how it plays off your long neck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147149 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:58:49 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1147149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree--you need a coat like this, Sveta! It is gorgeous on you. I like the fit as it is. Length, sleeve length, shoulders all seem good. Does it have a removable lining? And if so, are you wearing it with or without the liner? Just asking because that can add some bulk underneath. </p> <p>It's worth trying another size, if you feel it's too big. The next size down might only have about an inch less room, so it could be hard to tell the difference in photos--it's more about how you feel and how it looks to you in real life. <br />Also I like the idea of tortoise buttons for a slightly softer more tonal look, but it's also a little more of a preppy look, perhaps. And yes, buttons can be changed, but it adds time and money to your purchase.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147126 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:44:29 +0000 Jan 1147126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks very flattering on you. Yay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147120 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:39:06 +0000 Jaime 1147120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree this is gorgeous in principle, but the little details seem to be bothering you. I think you should try the smaller size unless you would always wear something like the leather blazer underneath. The buttons could be changed. The material sounds similar to a Gap trench I once had and it wore well, but that is hard to assess from pictures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-a-lemming-or-another-br-cream-trench-saga#post-1147115 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:32:41 +0000 Gigi 1147115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I too really want a cream coat in my wardrobe! I almost ordered the trench as well. I think the only thing that stopped me was that they didn't have the cream color in petites' sizing--just navy. Or maybe that was another coat that someone posted...can't remember. My brain is frozen from the cold.</p> <p>I don't think the coat looks bad for fit, but I don't think it looks great either. It's just not doing it for me for some reason. I would try a size down just to be sure. As for the buttons, you could have those replaced without too much trouble. </p>