https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-double-cloth-lady-day-coat-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:49:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-double-cloth-lady-day-coat-help#post-1175768 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 02:38:49 +0000 kerry 1175768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I bailed. Got the measurements from J Crew for 3 different sizes but chickened out. I was afraid that coat is made for the slimmy-slimmers and thought I might look a bit like a stuffed sausage! Onwards and upwards! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-double-cloth-lady-day-coat-help#post-1174763 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 22:46:42 +0000 Kristin SF 1174763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a 6 in J.Crew, 8P in their petite sizes. I just bought a lady day coat and the 8P fits perfectly. The sleeve length is right on and I'm so glad I don't have to get anything altered.&nbsp;</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-double-cloth-lady-day-coat-help#post-1174555 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 17:28:51 +0000 Golden 1174555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Order over the phone and explain your concerns , she may be able to waive the no return policy. Make sure she puts a note in the system and be sure to note her name and date and time. They have done this for me and I did end up returning the item. Great customer service! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-double-cloth-lady-day-coat-help#post-1174543 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 17:08:45 +0000 shiny 1174543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure your shape, but I can't wear the lady coat in any size. Won't accommodate my chest. Well, if I size up to fit my chest then the proportions are all wrong everywhere else.&nbsp;Too bad, it is cute.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-double-cloth-lady-day-coat-help#post-1174459 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 15:43:37 +0000 trix 1174459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree 100% with the advice above (and thanks for the tip, Suja!). As a rule I find I take a slightly larger size in Lady Day coats -- in the schoolboy blazers I'm at the top of the 6P range, but in the Lady Days, I need 8P for thin layers and even own a 10P to go over blazers. Not sure if that's due to my shape or the Lady Day size range in general. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-double-cloth-lady-day-coat-help#post-1174360 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 13:14:47 +0000 kerry 1174360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Suja those are great tips! J Crew sent me their size recommendations and let me know they could send me the measurements too. I didn't think to ask for the sleeve measurement too - great idea! I'm just on the cusp of petite - 5'4". I often buy petite coats/jackets because I need a larger size due to my girth which then makes sleeves too long. Thanks for the fits details - that helps a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-double-cloth-lady-day-coat-help#post-1174248 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 04:47:14 +0000 Suja 1174248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you politely ask if you can return an item when placing a phone order, they sometimes agree to not make it final sale. I have a&nbsp;petite lady day coat and they generally&nbsp;run a little short in the sleeves, even for petite sizes so check the sleeve measurements carefully. &nbsp;It is fitted on top and at the waist but has room for hips. &nbsp;It is a great coat! &nbsp;I love mine. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-double-cloth-lady-day-coat-help#post-1174071 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 01:43:33 +0000 kerry 1174071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea! Why didn't I think of that I've talked to J Crew associates before about wide calf boots and floppy straw hats and they are always very helpful! Thanks ladies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-double-cloth-lady-day-coat-help#post-1174066 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 01:38:00 +0000 Suz 1174066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great idea -- call customer service. I find their sizing really variable in some things, so it might be worth it to you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-double-cloth-lady-day-coat-help#post-1174038 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 01:18:54 +0000 sarah 1174038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>gosh, I think that's a tough one. I've found JCrew coats to be somewhat variable. For example, I had to size up on a toggle coat this fall. But I've never tried the lady day coat, so I don't know how it fits. You don't want to mess this one up, as it's a big investment. Maybe the customer service can provide measurements?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-double-cloth-lady-day-coat-help#post-1173978 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 23:50:12 +0000 kerry 1173978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm loving all things dark blue right now. The last outfit from the post on blogger Mary was stunning. I've also been looking back at seersucker and saddles and am a sucker for her look! I looked at this coat from J Crew and found it on sale. The problem, as you all know, is J Crew doesn't accept returns on sale merchandise so do I take a chance on size? I'm normally a 10 in most clothing. At J Crew I'm a 10 or medium except for a cardigan, which is a large. I need a petite coat for the sleeve length. Should I buy a petite 12 or a regular 10 and pay to have the sleeves altered? </p>