https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:32:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143708 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 18:09:14 +0000 Emily 1143708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I didn't expect the verdict to be unanimous! &nbsp;I&nbsp;love the style of the coat and the fit is perfect.&nbsp;</p> <p>I feel a traitor, but I decided to return. &nbsp;Here's why:&nbsp;</p> <p>1. &nbsp;The colour, which was the source of my&nbsp;initial trepidation.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm just not sure cream is my best shade and I have been looking for something in more of a stone hue. &nbsp;When I searched for pictures of people in trenches I saw plenty of the cool stone shade that I want.</p> <p>2. &nbsp;My Husband's opinion, which I don't give too much weight, but in this case mirrored mine. &nbsp;His words were: "It's okay, I guess, if&nbsp;you really wanted a white coat. &nbsp;I like your other trench coat better." &nbsp;</p> <p>3. &nbsp;It's still early! &nbsp;A lot of stores don't have their spring stock in yet, so there will likely be more options available if I wait a little while. &nbsp;Plus, if I find myself really regretting my decision to return, I may be able to re-purchase this coat later.</p> <p>Thanks again for lending me your stylish eyes and kind words! &nbsp;I am sure my perfect trench is (or will be) out there... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143527 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 08:26:37 +0000 Anonymous 1143527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep, keep, keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143384 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 03:09:27 +0000 E 1143384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh the fit is so beautiful! And it looks flattering in the bathroom pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143375 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 02:57:46 +0000 minimalist 1143375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this on you! </p> <p>Can't say about the color in person; looks good from here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143365 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 02:35:41 +0000 Thistle 1143365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pretty on you! I think your search is over </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143321 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 01:24:55 +0000 carambola 1143321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fit is perfect and the color looks good on you in these pics! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143281 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:23:15 +0000 JulieJohn 1143281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great, especially like where the shoulder seams fall, very neat. In bathroom light it looks perfect for your skin tone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143224 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 22:58:08 +0000 Ingunn 1143224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fab! A keeper indeed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143120 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 20:29:30 +0000 Wendy45 1143120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! I think you should keep it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143110 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 20:03:46 +0000 Debra 1143110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143076 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:05:55 +0000 Sveta 1143076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please keep! It looks gorgeous and being machine washable is also practical!<br />Maybe I need one too?:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143072 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 19:02:28 +0000 Shirley 1143072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So nice that I am considering one for myself, also to replace my talbot one same vintage. My buckle broke and I can't find a replacement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1143019 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 16:47:53 +0000 Angie 1143019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer</p> <p>Enjoy. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1142982 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:52:52 +0000 Emily 1142982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the yays! &nbsp;I really do love the fit. &nbsp;I think I will try to borrow DH's eye, or at least camera-weilding fingers, in natural light tomorrow and see how it looks. &nbsp;I've tried to google a bit for pictures of people with similar colouring in a similar colour but no luck as yet. &nbsp;I did, however, turn up a neat way to tie the very long belt c/o extra petite. &nbsp;It is after the hole punching tutorial in her video:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.extrapetite.com/2011/10/all-about-belts-how-to-tie-hole-punch.html">http://www.extrapetite.com/201.....punch.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1142665 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 03:36:36 +0000 Suz 1142665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's really tough to judge the colour, Emily - but from here it looks good. It actually looks on the cool side on my monitor, but my eyes may be playing tricks because Nancy says it's warm and she owns it.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think the belt is meant to be tied -- that's how I wear all my trenches - never buckled.&nbsp;</p> <p>And if you think it looks goofy undone (although I don't) -- one trick I use (that some people frown on, apparently) is to tie the ties in back. I just do it so I don't lose the belt. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1142620 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:44:31 +0000 bmed 1142620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! Keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1142599 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:25:10 +0000 vipanchi 1142599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>looks great on you!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1142590 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:16:24 +0000 Aquamarine 1142590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color and fit look great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1142569 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:01:29 +0000 Anonymous 1142569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it suits you too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1142544 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:45:18 +0000 nancylee 1142544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the BR trench looks FAB on you, Emily (but I own one, so&nbsp;of course&nbsp;I'm biased). FWIW, &nbsp;I plan to either tie the belt in front or buckle it behind the coat for everyday wear. &nbsp;I suppose if the length really bothers you you could have it shortened/altered by a seamstress.</p> <p>I think the color suits you beautifully. &nbsp;(And I don't think it looks "goofy" open at all….if it does, then I look goofy in mine, too!) &nbsp;I'm a Bright Spring (warm, bright, clear) so the bright&nbsp;eggshell tone of this trench is perfect for me. &nbsp;Not sure what your coloring is, but from the photos this looks lovely on you. &nbsp;Like you said, it's very similar in color to your JCrew peacoat. &nbsp;</p> <p>All that said, if you have doubts then you have to trust your instincts. &nbsp;But&nbsp;I give it two thumbs up!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1142541 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:44:00 +0000 rae 1142541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks lovely on you! If you are still concerned, maybe a pic in natural daylight would help, but from what I can see it looks fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1142524 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:29:56 +0000 cuffcat 1142524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep! It's a beautiful trench coat that fits you well. I understand from where you're coming with being concerned about the shade (my coloring is like yours), but I think it works really well with the scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1142522 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:29:04 +0000 Anonymous 1142522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it on you! The color doesn't seem too warm at all, and the dark buttons and the A-line cut really suit you and make it more special. No idea what to do with the extra length on the belt -- I'd just tie it and let it hang the way you have it, but I have a high tolerance for things that aren't as neat as they could be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1142521 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:29:03 +0000 Gigi 1142521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the new trench looks great! If you're not going to be wearing it open much (which I assume you wouldn't be, since a trench doesn't quite fulfill the same niche as a moto), I wouldn't worry about what it looks like when it's open.</p> <p>I don't think that the color looks bad with your skin tone...but cameras can really play havoc with colors. So I will bow out from that question.</p> <p>I think that the belt is supposed to be long. I tried a trench on in BR a few months ago, and the gal tied the belt on me. She said that's how it's intended to be worn (tied). I don't know how she tied it, though, and I'm terrible with knots so can't give any more info. So I don't think you need to have it tailored--you just need to figure out how to tie it. If you have a BR in your area (B&amp;M store), they could probably tell you how to do it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-banana-republic-cream-trench#post-1142509 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:13:51 +0000 Emily 1142509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the twin of Nancylee's cream trench from a few days ago -&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/br-cream-trench-for-2014-looks-like-a-winner">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....e-a-winner</a></p> <p>Mine arrived today and I was so excited to get it out of the box that I busted a nail! &nbsp;&nbsp;I am hoping to find a "PPP"&nbsp;trench to replace my past its prime grey trench (#1)</p> <p>I like the cut and&nbsp;fit - my only concern is that the colour may be too warm or yellow for my skin tone. &nbsp;It is nearly the same shade as my J.Crew Tipped Peacoat (#2) (waving to peacoat buddies!), but I'm not sure it works unrelieved by the black trim. Also, it looks goofy open, but I am not as worried about that.</p> <p>I took a pic with a couple of scarves for comparison - one in black/teal and one in grey and a cooler shade of cream. &nbsp;The light in my normal photo spot is on the warm side so I took a couple in the more neutrally lit bathroom for comparison.</p> <p>Keep or Return? &nbsp;And if keep, what on earth do I do with all the extra belt? &nbsp;Is there a neat way to tie it or am I meant to have it tailored.</p>