https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:08:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight/page/2#post-1067200 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:35:20 +0000 modgrl 1067200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you keep both? They are so different. You are not going to want to wear the red every day but it is a very nice raincoat. I have it too!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight/page/2#post-1067182 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:20:15 +0000 Susie 1067182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is keeping both an option? If so, that's my vote :)<br />If choosing between the two, I have to go with the majority and vote leather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight/page/2#post-1067181 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:20:15 +0000 texstyle 1067181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leather one!!!! It looks fantastic on&nbsp; you and DH approves :-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight/page/2#post-1067170 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:11:08 +0000 AviaMariah 1067170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just going to agree with everyone else. &nbsp;The leather looks amazing on you and should be pretty indestructible.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight/page/2#post-1067013 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:11:49 +0000 Anonymous 1067013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From one Midwesterner to another, I vote leather! It looks terrific on you.&nbsp;As long as you're not walking in a downpour, you should be fine. Also: Snot wipes right off leather. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight/page/2#post-1067006 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:56:51 +0000 Glory 1067006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle the leather is a great jacket for what you describe. It will be wonderful on windy days and keep you nice and warm. You can wipe the marks right off. Use a conditioner once per year and you are done.&nbsp;<br />I do think you likely have room for both of these coats as they are quite different - apologies in advance for the enablement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066925 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:46:05 +0000 lyn67 1066925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both, and think they cover different purposes, not much of a help I know:-(. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066847 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 06:08:47 +0000 catgirl 1066847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I'm on Team Leather too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066832 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 05:12:33 +0000 Mia 1066832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A flight attendant once drove over my leather jacket with her drinks cart and it survived with the merest of scratches. Leather for so many reasons.<br /> Add a coat with rich colour later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066787 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 03:40:15 +0000 Echo 1066787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and speaking of water repellent... When my kids were young I wore a leather jacket with patch pockets. Once I was getting out of the car and my sleeve snagged my coffee cup. I didn't realize until I was out walking and went to put a hand in my pocket that I had the better part of a cup of coffee IN the right side pocket. It did not leak; it just stayed there - a cup of coffee literally in my pocket. I had to remove the jacket and turn it upside down to remove the coffee. The leather (a smooth black leather) did not stain or lose its finish in any way. That jacket was a tank.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway, the moral of my very verbose story is that leather can make for great outerwear in the rain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066710 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 02:21:21 +0000 Jaime 1066710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also on DH's side. I really like the leather one on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066705 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 02:18:01 +0000 Beth Ann 1066705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the leather.&nbsp; I wore a leather coat when my kiddos were young, with no worries!</p> <p>I do think you could use a lined trench.&nbsp; The fit here is good, and I like that it has both a lining and a hood.&nbsp; I'm not enamored of the neckline however. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066699 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 02:12:53 +0000 Gaylene 1066699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it even possible to wear out a leather jacket? My leather jackets last for decades and just seem to get better with age.</p> <p>Needless to say, my vote is for leather. Much sturdier and more practical, but also a killer look. Listen to your husband on this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066676 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 01:56:59 +0000 Caro in Oz 1066676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for the leather one. Ducking now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066675 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 01:56:20 +0000 Eliza 1066675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the leather for you, Thistle. You can look into whether a breathable water-resistant spray is a good idea. Wear on leather adds character (to a point) and it will be a versatile topper. </p> <p>The trench, which serves completely different purposes, is also nice on you. My only negatives on it are that, to my eye, the belt, combined with pocket details and small buckles on the sleeves make it bit busy. Take this with a huge grain of salt, as I bat for Team Simplicity to a fault. </p> <p>I think you can find your perfect trench (and this may be it), but those leather jackets are particularly tricky and this one nails it. Plus, to be honest, I smile at the thought of you in it- so fresh and fun. Finger prints be darned! Just read other posts and there seems to be a happy consensus. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066658 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 01:42:50 +0000 Parsley 1066658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's always nice to keep our husbands happy when they are willing to express a preference on fashion, isn't it? ;-)</p> <p>Sorry, I have to side with DH- I really like the leather one on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066650 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 01:36:01 +0000 pil 1066650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Von is on to something. The leather seems very wearable and actually sensible, but I'm projecting MY preferences in wanting to see you in a different color leather </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066640 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 01:25:50 +0000 Von 1066640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the trench, but I'd like it better with a V-neck opening (which may not be weather friendly, but allows for a scarf decoration).&nbsp; The leather though is easier to maintain, stain + snot free for the most part, whereas you would be on stain alert with the red (I still love the color though).&nbsp; Maybe a compromise is a colored leather jacket?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066636 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 01:22:15 +0000 JAileen 1066636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for leather. The red looks nice on you, but the leather looks better. Less conventional, with a little bit of an edge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066601 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 01:00:45 +0000 Deborah 1066601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go with the leather also. &nbsp;It looks great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066594 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:58:30 +0000 Suz 1066594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the leather. You can always carry an umbrella. Well, actually, I know how complicated that can be with a little kid also in tow, but what the heck. It sounds plausible.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066586 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:54:57 +0000 Angie 1066586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go it. Thanks for the clarification.</p> <p>Sorry I had to side with hubs&nbsp;:(. But I really want you to keep the leather jacket.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066585 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:54:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1066585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to be no help because I love both - and think they offer such versatility.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066580 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:52:44 +0000 Day Vies 1066580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I <i>love</i>&nbsp;the color and versatility of the red coat. A coat with a liner is a godsend especially to transition into those early spring/early winter&nbsp;rainy cold wet days. You'll be happy to be that bright spot in a sea of dark dreary colors. I say stand out and keep the red!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066575 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:50:50 +0000 Thistle 1066575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, you are all siding with DH! I should've known to listen to him. :). He loves the leather jacket and thinks I should keep it. He says the red one is okay, but keeps telling me how much he likes the leather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066572 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:49:47 +0000 Thistle 1066572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The burgundy coat still is here, but the weight lifting changed my biceps. I can't wear it with a full sweater under it anymore. it fits fine everywhere but through my upper arms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066567 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:47:32 +0000 Angie 1066567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the leather. Don't worry about the wet. I live in Seattle and wear leather all the time.</p> <p>What happened to that killer stunning burgundy A-line&nbsp;wool coat you had last year?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066562 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:46:01 +0000 Thistle 1066562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The leather is an outdoor coat with a good lining, so no, I couldn't wear it inside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066554 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:41:54 +0000 K. Period. 1066554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think both jackets look lovely on you. &nbsp;</p> <p>I agree with the others that leather is great for wearing around kiddos. &nbsp;Our daughters are close to the same age. &nbsp;I love leather because baby wipes are perfect to clean anything and everything off of it, especially darker leather. &nbsp;A little weatherproofing spray and you are set for drizzle. &nbsp;After all, leather boots weather drizzle all the time!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---coats-set-dh-or-me-straight#post-1066542 Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:33:15 +0000 Rusty 1066542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Thistle. The trench looks wonderful on you. I love the colour and the fit looks great. I would say a keeper for sure ! I like the leather too it looks smart but I hear you about lifestyle. Having said that really good quality leather actually wears quite well. I have had one leather jacket almost 20 yrs and it still looks great. I guess another question you might ask yourself is, whether you will wear the leather inside. Is it the right weight for that ? </p>