https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 15:24:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel/page/2#post-575437 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:57:24 +0000 Freckles 575437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This one is stunning on you Rae.</p> <p>Oftentimes when in gear we do not want to bother with a purse.</p> <p>Get some rest and stay healthy for your trip... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel/page/2#post-575419 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:20:50 +0000 rae 575419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, VC, I meant to say thank you to you as well for your kind comment! I sort of did this with this year's boot purchase as well - returned so many! But in the end I'm glad because I love my Fryes to bits. It has been a real learning experience for me, too. I got so used to a grab-whatever-fits mentality for so long. The citron was painful to send back... but there is more citron than usual this year. Maybe another style will find me at the end of season... or maybe in a few more years! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel/page/2#post-575411 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:02:21 +0000 DonnaF 575411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was a real education for me in both fit and patience! Congratulations, Rae! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel/page/2#post-575406 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:51:38 +0000 rae 575406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zap, I could not have done this without your trench wisdom. That gem about the lining affecting the drape of the coat encouraged me to keep looking even though the Madewell was almost there. </p> <p>Suz, I see the blue available in small! And XL, if anyone else happens to be looking.</p> <p>Manidipa, can I tell you how relieved I was that you and others could see what I saw? Every now and then I doubt my eyes and wonder if I'm being swayed by the label, the price, the color... thank goodness we can "poll the audience" here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel/page/2#post-575387 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:32:38 +0000 ManidipaM 575387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, that is a beaut, and no mistake! So worth all the hassles and heartburn! </p> <p>I know the differences sound like little things --- but they add up to a BIG improvement in real life. Just look at how this one seems sleek and tailored in the last photo, vs the other one standing away from your body frockishly, or how the larger stiffer belt overwhelms your waist rather than the way this one emphasizes it! </p> <p>And delighted to hear about leather-covered hardware --- not as weather-proof, but for a dress coat, such pleasure!</p> <p>Now rest up and get back to 100% for your trip. You'll need your energy to face all the excitement! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel/page/2#post-575340 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:56:04 +0000 Suz 575340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GORGEOUS!!! </p> <p>Happy sigh. I love a good ending!! </p> <p>This one really looks superb on you, Rae. And I'm so glad you have TWO great trenches. You look wonderful in both. </p> <p>I am very keen on getting the spy one in the blue if it ever comes back. I will be keeping my eye on it. </p> <p>Hank is so beautiful. I hope he has a good kitty-sitter while you and hubby are gone. He will miss you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel/page/2#post-575307 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:30:02 +0000 velvetychocolate 575307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You went to a lot of work to find just the right trench, and I'd say it was totally worth the hassle - this latest trench is 'the one.' It fits you beautifull, and yeah - I can tell it's better quality than the others you've tried. </p> <p>I still have a bit of a soft spot for the Gallery trench in citron, just because that colour was so amazing on you, but the fit wasn't 100% right...too bad. Agghh...that one was pretty nice too. </p> <p>This J. Crew trench though...is *to die for*on you. Not only is it a great colour...the fit is just perfect. </p> <p>I'm going to remember this for a long, long time - how you didn't have a ton of time to find just the right trench, but you didn't settle - you tried a whole bunch of stuff, and came out with something truly fab. YAY! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575299 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:25:25 +0000 raclar 575299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love love love! please keep-it looks so good on you-fit and color! is hank the kitty? he is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575289 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:21:35 +0000 Anonymous 575289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy smokes I missed all of the action. Yes, this is the best thus far. KEEPER! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575258 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:02:13 +0000 goldenpig 575258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous coat! So much better than the Madewell. Love the paprika trench too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575232 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:29:45 +0000 rae 575232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! K-word and no spanner! The long trench journey comes to a belted-and-double-breasted close. </p> <p>Hank says he knew it first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575230 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:29:06 +0000 crazyone 575230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this is definitely the best trench of all the ones you've tried. the fit is phenomenal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575212 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:15:10 +0000 Angie 575212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER</p> <p>The best trench so far :)</p> <p>Hi, Hank! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575210 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:12:47 +0000 rae 575210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo, I'm hearing what I want to hear so far... </p> <p>Jonesy, I'm keeping the paprika spy trench as "gear" and this one for "dress." The spy trench will probably do double duty when the shorter length and less tailored look feels right. This one will look better open and over lighter layers and brights for Spring workdays. </p> <p>Not taking the J. Crew to Italy, though, because it is not water-resistant, and I don't have time to let it air out if I sprayed with waterproofer. </p> <p>Oh, and I forgot to mention that all the buckles (belt and wrist straps) are leather-covered. The inner UWP is pleased. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575187 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:45:05 +0000 Aida 575187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh what a great color! I like your keepers in #6, this one definitely looks better shaped for you than the other caramely trench. I vote keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575165 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:33:17 +0000 Jonesy 575165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this trench on you! How many are you keeping? The spy one and this one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575082 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:36:06 +0000 Sarah A 575082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, this is a great trench! It really fits you well and I love the color and the little details of craftsmanship you have mentioned! I think it will be great in Italy... And back home! It has been very educational for me to follow your process, thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575052 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:13:13 +0000 Jjsloane 575052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It just looks better. Better button placement, less volume up top. Still great color. I like the sleek belt on the Madewell from the back, but not enough to trade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575020 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:33:25 +0000 Inge 575020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a keeper for sure, Rae. What a fab coat!<br /> Hope you feel better soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575008 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:21:12 +0000 Parsley 575008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, It looks super on you! It's sleeker in the back than the Madewell, with the nice vertical line of the vent- very flattering. It's a winner!</p> <p>Hope you feel better soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-575004 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:14:58 +0000 rae 575004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kyle that is *good* to know, though I am sorry to hear about the sunburn! I am off to pack up another short sleeved dress - I can pull some leggins on once it cools off or we go into a church. I sure hope that the pretty weather holds up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-574989 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:57:02 +0000 MNsara 574989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, those little changes all add up to make this the most chic AND best fit of them all! How fun that you were able to nab it from ebay </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-574984 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:51:44 +0000 Kyle 574984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, you always look great and this is no exception. You will fit right in with the chic Italian women. By the way, it was hot today in Rome when walking in the sun. Short sleeves and we got sunburned! But it cools off quickly when the sun is not shining! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-574976 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:40:20 +0000 Laura 574976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep! I haven't seen all the others but this one is definitely a winner. Hope you are feeling better soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-574953 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:15:35 +0000 christieanne 574953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the length so much better on the jcrew - keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-574952 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:14:11 +0000 CocoLion 574952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the info Rae! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-574928 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:38:07 +0000 rae 574928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, feeling better after some extra sleep, and happy to see the positive reactions. </p> <p>Kirti, photo 6 would be the keepers, assuming no one notices something terrible about this one that we have missed. </p> <p>Shannon, yes, this belt is much longer than the other one, and the fabric "takes" the knot better, if that makes sense. Hank is the self-professed star of the family for sure!</p> <p>Denise, tag says "J. Crew Collection" (not sure what "collection" means). I got a size 2 off of Ebay. I would never have known they made this color but for my saved search. It seems like the Icon is a style they bring back a lot in both cotton and wool. </p> <p>Nancy and Cathy, it's amazing how small these differences really are - found a blog that says the J. Crew was orignally $298 vs. the Madewell's original $199, and it's hard to believe that there's $100 worth of extra effort in there. Still, these changes seem to make a world of difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-574892 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:54:45 +0000 Meredith1953 574892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks gorgeous! Very sleek and refined! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-574890 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:53:51 +0000 cciele 574890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can tell the fit and quality differences when posted side by side. The JCrew looks fantastic Rae! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/j-crew-icon-trench-in-burnt-caramel#post-574886 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:49:02 +0000 Mochi 574886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like it was made for you, rae. Spiffily spectacular! Some of the details of a higher-quality garment may not be readily obvious to other people, but for the wearer--for me, at least--they make all the difference. Glad you held out for better quality. </p>