https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:27:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no#post-38929 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:19:58 +0000 Laura 38929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies, thank you! I value everyone's thoughtful opinions. I am not going to buy the coat, although I love the styling. Thank you for helping me avoid a potential less-than-satisfactory purchase. (Whew! Saved again by YLF!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no#post-38908 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:52:30 +0000 Antje 38908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alecia, you asked about Tulle. I've ordered from their site and really dig their styles. Things don't always fit me right, so it's not as "sure fire" for me as when I order from stores that I find more consistent in style and fit like AT or Express, where I feel more confident that what I order will fit alright. But the prices of their sale (tomorrow and Saturday) are AMAZING. They had this same sale on black Friday, and I ordered 6 items (a dress, a skirt, a shirt dress, a jumper, a top, a cami) for a total of less than $100. I just got my package yesterday and am keeping 3 of the items and will send three back. It was definitely worth it.<br /> Laura - very cute coat! I personally would not get a plain black one because of the issue mentioned before, it shows lint and stains so easily (and I'm a big slob). I have one that's kinda speckled in a very dark grey with black, which is much more forgiving. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no#post-38907 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:17:49 +0000 Debbie 38907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally agree Angie!</p> <p>My JCREW black wool classic peacoat ALWAYS shows lint even right back from the dry cleaners.</p> <p>I am not getting rid of it because it is only a year old (bought it pre-YLF) but I make sure to wear a textured colored scarf with it.</p> <p>Now I only buy non-black coats and I thank you so much for the style tip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no#post-38906 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:40:40 +0000 anne 38906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is with the "Limited Edition Star Wars Adidas Shoes"? Seems to turn up randomly every so often? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no#post-38877 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:48:21 +0000 Angie 38877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*spanner" (sorry ladies). You can go wrong with a black coat. This is not the popular opinion on this forum but I have to stick up for my argument. That’s my job! </p> <p>A black FLAT WOOL coat in a mainstream fabric composition is a tired option. You can do better than that. It picks up every conceivable bit of lint and can look harsh, boring, deadening and far from stylish. This is not to say that a black coat in a luxurious wool (like cashmere) is not fabulous. It is. But this will set you back close to a $1000 (to Jean’s point). A black coat in a NON WOOL mainstream fabrication is a better idea – something with texture, depth and repels lint. Tanya’s black chenille coat is the perfect example of that. She looked wonderful in it. Soooo, not all black coats are no-no’s. </p> <p>That being said, Laura – do not let me deter you from purchasing this black coat. The style is adorable and I can see you sport the look. The ruffle shows a bit of personality. Unfortunately, the fabric is not ideal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no#post-38796 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:26:17 +0000 Alecia 38796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I avoid black because I've got lots of pets and black and pet hair don't mix. That jacket has a lot of personality without adding color. </p> <p>Not to hijack the thread, but I've never seen tulle? Do you like the site? Have you had good experience with them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no#post-38795 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:17:58 +0000 yublocka 38795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unless for some reason you wouldn't normally go with black i.e. your colouring doesn't suit it, I would echo the others and saying black is a great classic choice!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no#post-38776 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:17:31 +0000 greenglove 38776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think so. I remember Angie saying that black does show everything and it is hard to keep looking clean. I think it depends on the quality of the wool. There are times when it is great to have a black coat , particularly when you are wearing bright color or pattern underneath. I think black is always classic and not a forbidden choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no#post-38775 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:17:24 +0000 Nicole 38775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own 2 black wool coats--one is long and is a tone on tone brocade kind of style--the other is a simple wool pea coat. I never feel either coat is wrong. I get lots of compliments on both of them, and you can always add some color with a scarf! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no#post-38773 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:13:53 +0000 Tanya 38773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also don't think it's a no-no. In fact, I wore my black one ( which has a texture - it is boucle) to Boston YLF gathering and Angie approved of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no#post-38760 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:51:57 +0000 Kyle 38760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it's a no-no. And I think this style would be fantastic for you, Laura. How can you go wrong with black?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-wool-coat-always-a-no-no#post-38758 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:29:57 +0000 Laura 38758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would it be okay to buy this wool trench coat in black?</p> <p><a href="http://www.tulle4us.com/jackets%20and%20coats/S7118/" rel="nofollow">http://www.tulle4us.com/jacket.....ats/S7118/</a></p> <p>Tulle is having 50% on Dec. 12-13 - prices are incredible! I was scouting and really liked this trench - but it's only in black. Is that an automatic NO? </p>