https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-search-of-a-classic-trench-coat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:11:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-search-of-a-classic-trench-coat#post-1432874 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:49:09 +0000 Style Fan 1432874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Rae said.&nbsp; I don't know what your budget is but I have had my Burberry trench coat for 10 years and I expect it will last for the rest of my life.&nbsp; I will leave it to my niece in my will.&nbsp; It is that good!&nbsp; My DH inherited his Aquascutum from his grandfather.&nbsp; He also inherited a London Fog from his grandfather.</p> <p>Just saying.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-search-of-a-classic-trench-coat#post-1432800 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:54:32 +0000 ElleH 1432800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Rae said style wise. In my previous search for trench coats I found the Brooks Brothers to be best value for money if Burberry is out of your budget. Wait for a sale. They might even be on sale right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-search-of-a-classic-trench-coat#post-1432795 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:51:39 +0000 citygirldc 1432795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tortontogirl&nbsp;-&nbsp; I'll have to check out the Burberry trench for comparison purposes&nbsp;(although I'm sure it's way beyond my price range). </p> <p>Rae - thanks for the background info.&nbsp; I'll keep that in mind.</p> <p>gradfashionista - I like a slimmer silhouette. Hmm decisions, decisions.</p> <p>I need to find one with a belt buckle.</p> <p>Thanks all.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-search-of-a-classic-trench-coat#post-1432772 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:20:42 +0000 Diana 1432772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 but prefer the buckled belt on #5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-search-of-a-classic-trench-coat#post-1432770 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:16:58 +0000 shipskitty 1432770@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh interesting. I had to look up 'gun flap' because somehow I'd never come across it before. #5 sppesls to me most but I'm no expert on what is the most traditional look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-search-of-a-classic-trench-coat#post-1432741 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 21:49:45 +0000 Caro in Oz 1432741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with rae. I would also expect a belt buckle not just a tie belt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-search-of-a-classic-trench-coat#post-1432617 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:26:18 +0000 gradfashionista 1432617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1. Wh<span>en I think of classic, i think doubl<b></b></span>e breasted, gun flaps, belt, mid-thigh to knee length, and contrasting buttons, as Rae said. I prefer #1 over #5 because the column of buttons tapers in the former, giving the appearance of a slimmer silhouette. It could just be the photo, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-search-of-a-classic-trench-coat#post-1432590 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:58:19 +0000 rae 1432590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The most traditional are like the ones literally worn in the trenches. The <a rel="nofollow" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trench_coat">original</a> Burberry type with a double breasted collar that can be buttoned all the way up with a gun flap and belted waist. I think contrasting buttons look more classic to me, although I can't say why at the moment. I like #5 the best from the photos, but sometimes the fits can be really different. You can find some inexpensive Burberry ones on Ebay, though you have to be careful about knockoffs. Brooks Brothers makes wonderful ones, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-search-of-a-classic-trench-coat#post-1432589 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:57:56 +0000 Helena 1432589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hiya, I really like #5 ... I have to say, I think the color is key to the classic look, as well as the double-breated style. &nbsp;I'd probably browse the Burberry site for inspiration and then try to find something with a similar look. Have fun shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/in-search-of-a-classic-trench-coat#post-1432574 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:32:45 +0000 citygirldc 1432574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all. Need your help in finding a classic trench coat.&nbsp; </p> <p>What defines the classic look? Is it: the color? single or double breasted? belted? black buttons or beige to match? Long or short?&nbsp; short collars?</p> <p>I found a few on Ebay but they are bit&nbsp;different. I've attached the photos.&nbsp; I really like the no name modern trench #8), but I still want a classic one too.</p> <p>Which ones do you like?</p> <ul> <li>#1 - Banana Republic</li> <li>#2 -&nbsp;Brooks Brothers</li> <li>#3 - Gap</li> <li>#4- Kenneth Cole</li> <li>#5 - LL Bean</li> <li>#6 - London Fog</li> <li>#7 - Michael Kors</li> </ul>