https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 01:12:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench/page/2#post-561836 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:08:29 +0000 CocoLion 561836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the trench in the neutral brown color. I like trenches to be more classic, and to wear bright, or printed, or UWP thing underneath. Then scrunch the sleeves and wear it open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench/page/2#post-561812 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:51:06 +0000 rae 561812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Jonesy! That would be a good red for me! The paprika should be here Monday, so if I still feel iffy after that, I may have to try this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench/page/2#post-561786 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:30:44 +0000 Jonesy 561786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, not to add anymore complexity to the mix, but have you seen this Talbot's trench in grenadine (a reddish)? It comes in petites and starts at a size 2, has a zip-out vest lining, and is on sale currently. Might be worth a gander... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench/page/2#post-561782 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:21:41 +0000 Debora 561782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The trench is beautiful on you, Rae, and I love how it fits. I'm looking forward to seeing it in paprika! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench/page/2#post-561779 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:16:18 +0000 Meredith1953 561779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the coat on you but now I saw the picture of the paprika one and I really want to see that on you. That color would be so very lovely on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench/page/2#post-561774 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 02:12:50 +0000 Anonymous 561774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Suz: This is quite a compliment especially coming from you. I do like the BR trench but cannot see how it could possibly top off your beautiful trench. I just happen to have a similar body shape as Rae so I think the BR might fit her well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench/page/2#post-561314 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:27:02 +0000 Suz 561314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Trench showdowns!!! This is so much fun! </p> <p>Rae, I'm torn. I still love this coat on you. And I don't think the paper bag issue is such an issue, really. I DO see the problem with the belt, however. That would bug me, too. I wonder if you could find out...maybe they have given the wrong size belt with the coat. Or maybe you can nab a LARGE belt? </p> <p>But it sounds as if it just doesn't feel perfect for you. So I look forward to seeing the paprika on you as well. </p> <p>And now I am tempted to stop into BR when I'm in TO to try their trench as well. At $140 dollars more than the LF one I have already bought, it would have to be a LOT better. But. Zapotee has very good judgement on these issues! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench/page/2#post-561242 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:24:53 +0000 rae 561242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly, you are very right that Madewell is expensive for me. Part of me balks that I could get something like Karen Millen or Burberry on Ebay for not much more... event though who knows if those would fit and flatter anyway. I agree with you that I want it to be a 10 to keep. </p> <p>IK, it IS a tough act to follow, what with Angie's approval and so many of yours. Plus brown trenches remind me of my favorite comic character! The *back* is what's hanging me up ATM. I went to study the pic online and saw that they styled it to have little pleats in the back. I am going to try this when I get home. I could even sew the pleats down If that ended up doing the trick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench/page/2#post-561234 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:05:12 +0000 ironkurtin 561234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Madewell trench on you, Rae, and think it will be a hard act to follow. I don't believe you are actually supposed to belt most trenches? I think you're supposed to tie the belt loosely in the back, or let the belt dangle in front. In any case, even belted, this really looks good on you in these pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench/page/2#post-561173 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:39:54 +0000 Elly 561173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color on this--- My only thing would to be wondering if you might be slightly more flattered with a trench with a bit of a more open neckline even when closed up, like the paprika one. I think madewell tends to be quite expensive for shoppers like you and I, so I'd really want you to be super happy with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-561163 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:29:11 +0000 Anonymous 561163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might be in the minority, but I really like the madewell coat best. The golden brown color is very flattering, but still has the classic integrity of a tan trench coat. That's a rare combination. And the fit is spot on. I vote keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-561115 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:53:28 +0000 HelenInCanada 561115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, that Scottesvest trench is ready-made for a lady spy! Love it!</p> <p>P.S. Most entertaining line in a trench coat review ever: "We compartmentalize the items we use on a daily basis the way some men do their relationships." True, true. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-561106 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:45:48 +0000 modgrl 561106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The scottvest jacket is so cool and the nerd in me really wants you to try it, but I have a hard time believing that something like this would be as flattering as a normal trench coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-561105 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:44:54 +0000 Anonymous 561105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I see about black. Maybe next time :)<br /> In all honesty, if I was the one going thru this, Angie's comment above would just about wrap it up for me. I wonder if she sees the cotton lining as a problem. Mine is a disaster because of it. A tailor diagnosed the problem for me.<br /> I love the inspector gadget coat... love, LOVE! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-561100 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:40:21 +0000 rae 561100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How strange! The links are not working for me, either - not even from the original site where I found it last night. I took a couple screen shots, but who knows if they will be readable. Here is another review with some pretty good pics:<br /> <a href="http://www.chipchick.com/2011/03/scottevest-trench-review.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.chipchick.com/2011/.....eview.html</a></p> <p>Hm, and Angie still likes the Madewell! This will be interesting!</p> <p>Rita, I *wish* I could keep both! It's just too much money. Maybe if I traveled more, or if it rained more... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-561079 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:16:25 +0000 HelenInCanada 561079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That link for paprika trench reviews isn't working for me, rae! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-561078 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:15:32 +0000 Angie 561078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love #4, Rae. Your expression was tonic for the morning. </p> <p>This is a K-word worthy trench! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-561076 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:13:13 +0000 Anonymous 561076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not loving this color with your skintone, even though I really want to. Sorry! Fingers crossed on the paprika. Suz's black trench would be FIERCE on you, but IKWYM about not wanting all of your coats to be black. But still, you look so good in black! Lucky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-561068 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:01:22 +0000 modgrl 561068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you need two good trenches? Are both the gold and paprika out of the question? I have both black and red. It is useful to have an option. When I am wearing black pants, I don't always want to wear a black trench on top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-561062 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:56:45 +0000 rae 561062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura and Makrame, I think I feel the same. I am not prancing around in it like I never want to take it off... I think the color was more flattering in my cellphone pics. A little more brown/rust-ish. </p> <p>Anya, thanks for the weather news! The puffer probably IS too much but, as a wimp in the cold, I'd rather be prepared. </p> <p>Zap, I'm definitely against black, unfortunately, though I was tempted to try Suz's black trench, too. My wool coat is already black, and I have a long furry one that is also black (I'd bring that with me, but fur + wet = yuck). The tip about cotton lining is GREAT... the Madewell trench is lined in cotton, so glad you mentioned that. </p> <p>Found a long review and more pics of the paprika trench, even though I probably should have done that *before* ordering... oops.<br /> <a href="http://www.geardiary.com/2011/02/05/the-scottevest-womens-trench-review/" rel="nofollow">http://www.geardiary.com/2011/.....ch-review/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-560994 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:09:00 +0000 Jonesy 560994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks fab! The fit looks perfect, and I love the color. I prefer trenches worn open, but it looks good all buttoned up too. The paprika looks delish.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-560979 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:41:29 +0000 Anonymous 560979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Rae!<br /> Quick thought this morning: You have dismissed black trenches all together, right?<br /> I have tried many a trench. This is, by far, the best one that I've seen in the price range, in my humble, simple gal opinion. There is a magic about a black trench that will make you look very, very eurochic!!! IMO. I know we all want something different, that will stand out, but a black trench in a perfect fit, is something else. The coat has a more pronounced A line and a back vent. Those two features alone make it very flattering on us, ladies with natural peplum. If you wait until next wednesday, BR will have a 40% off one item promotion.<br /> <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=40924&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=423437&#038;scid=423437012" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=423437012</a><br /> They have it in regular, tall and petite sizes. I own a small tall and a medium on this. The small I use on those days I don't need to layer, whereas the medium is great when I am wearing a blazer or heavy sweater. I did buy the two sizes on purpose, since I hate to have to size up for layering, therefore looking all baggy when I don't. They are not exactly the same design wise, since BR tweaks the design here and there every season. </p> <p>ETA: Another thing. Just make sure that the lining on whatever trench you buy is a rayon or otherwise "shiny and silky like" fabric. Cotton linings are particularly problematic on trench coats, as they make the entire thing not fall or drape properly. I'm not sure why. I have one on soul sucking beige that is unwearable for that reason. The lining makes the coat cling to whatever I'm wearing.</p> <p>...and holy cow, that was no quick thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-560971 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:31:29 +0000 Anonymous 560971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Slightly OT. Europe had a wave of unheard of cold this february . People skied on the frozen rivers and such. Now it's getting warmer but yeah, it's really unpredictable. Good for you bringing warm layers ( Even though a puffer seems a bit much, Italy is quite south)<br /> About the trench, I like this one, but I'm intrigued about special gadget-like pockets. And yeah, they're worth as a tourist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-560957 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:56:23 +0000 Makrame 560957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Madewell trench looks pretty good but I kept thinking "if only it was more orange-ish or reddish!". So I am rooting for the paprika trench for now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-560954 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:52:39 +0000 Laura 560954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of the paprika! This one isn't knocking my socks off although I want it to. Let's see what happens when paprika arrives. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-560944 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:56:37 +0000 Jjsloane 560944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a good coat throwdown. I'd keep the Madewell for the comparison. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-560908 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:33:23 +0000 Aunty 560908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great trench, but I am on the paprika bench. I think the colour is more you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-560893 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:54:28 +0000 Kirti 560893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, but like the others, I can't wait to see the paprika! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-560855 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:03:41 +0000 Amy 560855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks good to me, but I personally like the paprika color better. I can't wait to see you model that one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-in-home-pics-of-madewell-trench#post-560803 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:02:03 +0000 catgirl 560803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'm gonna like the rust color better, but the fit is perfect - RATE professional! </p>