https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:54:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-590739 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 06:13:39 +0000 fashionista 590739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-590737 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 06:10:05 +0000 san 590737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! Please enjoy this beautiful trench. I don't think it should be shortened. Wow, what a beautiful coat. I've met you in person and I know that you have what it takes to wear a trench like this with charisma. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-590360 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:30:44 +0000 Marie37 590360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Always keep a Burberry trench coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-585131 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:37:41 +0000 Jenava 585131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, the color is what had me put it away in the first place. I paid only $50 for this coat. It had a very, very faint coffee stain on it but it's even more faded once I'd had it cleaned. The color is even a bit greenish IRL, and I think it reads darker, too. I'll try to take another shot once I've got real clothes and makeup on. </p> <p>Angie, your tentative approval at least on the fit and length is encouraging. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584936 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:59:15 +0000 Angie 584936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the length. It fits well too, Jenava . It's vintage cool to my eye.</p> <p>The only thing that gives me a little pause is the colour - but that could look better in real life (non-photo) and with a scarf! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584931 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:52:31 +0000 Transcona Shannon 584931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgotten Burberry? Fab re-find! Definitely add a colourful scarf. If it's not too much cost wise to shorten, I might check into it, but I wouldn't do it if it's too expensive. Not a deal breaker. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584928 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:43:50 +0000 Parsley 584928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a wonderful classic, and I have no problem at all with the length. I'd throw on a colorful scarf and enjoy it!</p> <p>The one little nit-picky detail that I would change is the little belt- thingies (what the heck are they called?) on the sleeves. It looks to me like they moved them up when they shortened the sleeves, and now I think they should be moved back down closer to the sleeve hems to look right.<br /> But as I say, that's a detail, and maybe I'm the only one who notices such things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584912 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:13:56 +0000 Scarlet 584912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming again to say I think you have the stature to pull off the length. I think it would be easier to judge though in a styled photo. (No shoes always makes it hard for me to judge things, also on myself.) I feel like this length coat is looking modern again. Call me crazy. This kind of thing always reminds me of that scene with Meryl Streep in a trench in Kramer vs. Kramer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584859 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:56:03 +0000 Anonymous 584859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should definitely hang on to this, but maybe put it back in the closet until midi-length trenches come back in full force (which will be soon, I hope)! What an incredible, classic trench, wow! I agree that it needs full make-up and a bright scarf, but you could totally rock this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584814 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:22:12 +0000 Claudia 584814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not recommending this either way, but I just wanted to throw this out there as food for thought because I recently saw Brooklyn Blonde's blog about tailoring a trench coat and agree that her's works better after the tailoring her mother did for her. </p> <p>After: <a href="http://www.brooklynblonde.com/2012/03/power-of-tailoring.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brooklynblonde.com/.....oring.html</a></p> <p>Before: <a href="http://www.brooklynblonde.com/2011/09/trench-coat-ladies.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brooklynblonde.com/.....adies.html</a></p> <p>Obviously, once you alter, there is no going back, and it would be tragic to have regretted doing so to a time tested classic, but if you will never wear it as is, then maybe a few tweaks will make all the difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584812 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:10:17 +0000 Suz 584812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's fantastic, Jeneva. It just needs to be worn with the right outfit/ attitude to mitigate the SS beige. I wouldn't worry about altering the length; with heels and/or boots, this will work, and how great to have a coat that will cover midi-length skirts. </p> <p>Love your glasses!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584786 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:59:25 +0000 harmonica 584786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A true classic - Keep! Maybe alter it and make it a bit shorter. I support Taylor's tips too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584764 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:52:01 +0000 Scarlet 584764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You better keep this and wear it everywhere! I love Taylor's description of how to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584752 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:49:25 +0000 ManidipaM 584752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a MINDBOGGLINGLY AWESOME forgotten closet find! Definitely a keeper, and I think the colour is more stone than beige possibly? AT least that's what I see on my monitor.</p> <p>All it needs is a swish of colour from either bright make-up (you could even have neutral clothes with that) or a scarf or collar and cuffs that peek out to take this that last mile from stylish polish to unbeatable fabulousness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584732 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:17:15 +0000 Jenava 584732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the input. I should note that I already requested my lovely (very Italian) tailoress to shorten it (when she did the sleeves) and she basically refused. I think because of the inverted pleat and tab in the back this is a complicated alteration...so I'd rather just get a new trench than have this one taken up.</p> <p>I think I will keep it and try wearing it around and see how it goes.</p> <p>Shevia - Thanks! I love them too...they are new-ish and I adore the modern cat eye.</p> <p>Taylor - I'm not quite sure I'm as cool as you...but I will try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584687 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:37:13 +0000 AJ 584687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have closets with forgotten treasures?! : P</p> <p>I think it's a great classic trench that will look FAb with day dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584607 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:39:53 +0000 taylor 584607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine is only 2 yrs. old and looks very similar to this...longer length too.Looks fab with boots!<br /> I often~ button back ~both sides...so it opens it up to show my outfit.. usually all black with colorful ~scarf , handbag, shoes~..scrunch the sleeves , pop the collar and people literally chase me down.<br /> Some folks actually get the classic look:)<br /> Needs to be styled with a bit of edge and attitude to make it come alive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584599 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:33:59 +0000 krishnidoux 584599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep, but alter. Maybe not as short as a 3/4 coat, but just a bit shorter to fit you height. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584597 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:32:00 +0000 sarah 584597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. And I actually love the longer length on you for some reason. You remind me of Cary Grant or the Pink Panther or someone from an old movie, and I mean that in a good way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584581 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:19:07 +0000 catgirl 584581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you shorten it a bit and put some color by your face, it will look fantabulous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584574 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:12:44 +0000 Jaime 584574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it and if you wore heels the length might work better. I also love your glasses by the way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584569 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:09:27 +0000 missvee 584569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like a great fit, but I think it would look more current shortened to above the knee. If you look on the Burberry website you might get some inspiration from the current collection. The cost of these coats is astronomical, so if you can make it work for you with another minor alteration I think it would be a good deal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584530 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:17:37 +0000 raclar 584530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like a nice coat- I like the flap on the left shoulder. I vote keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584522 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:08:20 +0000 Anonymous 584522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What others have already said, it's a wonderful classic...keep but add color with a scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584513 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:59:00 +0000 velvetychocolate 584513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd keep it, but as others have suggested - add some other colour near your face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584511 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:57:30 +0000 Jjsloane 584511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the length and it looks very classic. I agree to keep some better color near the face but I'd keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584503 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:48:28 +0000 taylor 584503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a Burberry classic...I say keep.! Throw on a colerful scarf! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584497 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:37:02 +0000 annagybe 584497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks a bit long on you. Plus it I think it might be soul-sucking beige. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-trench-coat#post-584490 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:25:41 +0000 Jenava 584490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going through some closets that I don't normally go through, and I found this old Burberry trench coat. I bought it off ebay. It's probably from the 80's. A little faded, and the belt and sleeves had been shortened. I had the sleeves let out and it fits well. But, does it look frumpy/weird/old? Or does it look cool and vintage? I need a light-colored spring coat.</p> <p>Please excuse the lack of shoes, make-up, etc. </p>