https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-972522 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 14:45:15 +0000 Isabel 972522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, yes, I remember all the plums and cranberries !</p> <p>Yes, if the colors are practically the same and it doesn't work, then no reason to hang on ! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Now that I know about waterproofing, I can't stop thinking of all the stuff I want to spray. &nbsp;See you soon ! &nbsp; &nbsp;:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-972393 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 04:13:39 +0000 Diana 972393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, the lack of belt loops + slippery fabric means the belt wouldn't stay put, especially because I wouldn't want it riding up. </p> <p>I have to say that if it wasn't exactly the same color as my other trench I'd seriously consider keeping both, the styles are different enough. Unfortunately I don't like any of this season's other colors. Google images reveals that once upon a time it came in plum as well as in some fun prints, so I might keep an eye on eBay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-972247 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:03:24 +0000 Suz 972247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the M LE on you a lot. You look lovely in this shade of blue. And I don't mind the cut of it on you in the least.&nbsp;I do like your existing trench as well, though, so if waterproofing seems a good temporary solution, that might make sense while you exercise PPP for the new trench.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-972240 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:51:09 +0000 Isabel 972240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, Could you take the belt from yours and try it on the LE ? &nbsp;I have to say that I really like the medium LE on you, I also like the less volume...but I am biased on this point. &nbsp;: ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-972227 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:14:02 +0000 catgirl 972227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the bigger size on you.&nbsp; That's how my lost trench fit and I pine for it daily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-972225 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:12:03 +0000 Diana 972225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, we will see how waterproofing the old one goes... I have a while to decide anyway since Isabel actually needs to return them for me and I am seeing her the week after next. In the meantime I'll think about it a bit more. I know the small is going back for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-972222 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:05:28 +0000 Angie 972222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Then back it goes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-972221 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:02:35 +0000 Diana 972221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The back belt is not really functional. It's not tight at all, and I think shortening it (moving the buttons won't work) would mess up the line of the back. The funny thing is that I like the rear view fine, it's just the front view I'm not loving. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-972219 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:58:56 +0000 Angie 972219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you adjust the buttons on the back waist belt to create more waist definition? That might do the trick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-972218 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:56:29 +0000 Diana 972218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I do like the fit of the new one in the hip. What I'm not crazy about is the waist fit; you can see it in the photos where my arms are down. It just seems too boxy, and the fabric is a bit stiff so it's not drapy enough for my taste... I wish it had a belt; that would help a lot. The reality is that my waist-hip differential is so great that I can't get straighter cuts to fit both waist and hip.</p> <p>I found waterproofing spray at ll bean today so I'm going to give it a shot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-971901 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 14:32:09 +0000 Angie 971901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do prefer the new M to your existing trench, actually. Your old trench is very voluminous in the hip area. The new one is more streamlined. I prefer that cut. And I see I'm in the minority! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-971861 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 12:08:07 +0000 Glory 971861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the medium - seems a fab length and fit and you want to be ok with layers underneath. I vote keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-971825 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 07:12:58 +0000 ElleH 971825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can also get reproofing done at the dry cleaners. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-971803 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 05:10:55 +0000 rae 971803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, I love your existing one soooo much more. Maybe a light spray of this stuff? It says the fabric stays breathable if you don't totally saturate it with product. 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I don't think they're different enough to justify having two trenches in the same weight and color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-971719 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 02:14:11 +0000 goldenpig 971719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the one you already have best, and your red corset trench, of course! I vote waterproof spray for both! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-971714 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 02:10:23 +0000 Angie 971714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the M on you! It's a great FLUID look that's very "now". I will be blogging about Fluidity soon. You look stunning in that shade of blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-971697 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 01:25:37 +0000 Diana 971697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Parsley, I didn't know you could waterproof coats! (Although it makes perfect sense...). May have to get my hands on some of that spray...</p> <p>Donna, I like the body and sleeve length as they are, so I'm pretty sure they'd be too short on the petite, unfortunately...</p> <p>Claire, I agree about liking a looser fit these days. I just wonder if this one is too loose. I wish the belt was actually functional, that would help a lot.</p> <p>Joy, I do have another trench (the red corset one from Anthro) but its also not waterproof. What I need is a waterproof (not just water resistant) raincoat. I'm looking at trench styles because I don't want anything too gearish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-971694 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 01:19:40 +0000 Anonymous 971694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with the group that likes your existing coat best of all. It gives you a waist and shows your lovely figure. How much do you wear a trench? If you wear one often, you might keep looking for more options </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-971688 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 01:04:31 +0000 Anonymous 971688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, since I have trenches on the brain, I'll tell you what I think, lol!<br />I like the medium too. The length is better than the small and I love the back of it with that cute half-belt. It looks like a really good cut for you, and if you did end up wanting to layer, you'd have plenty of room.&nbsp;</p> <p>My eye is starting to prefer the larger of two sizes in trench coats (including my own). It seems more luxe to have plenty of room, and makes us look smaller inside the coat, instead of the coat being on the small side, (like we shrunk it and can't afford a new one). Just my crazy perception, YMMV! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-971680 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 00:32:16 +0000 DonnaF 971680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second Parsley's preferences and suggestion.&nbsp; Also, would you consider a Petite Medium?&nbsp; It might fall between the two sizes, and the hip would flare at a higher point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-971677 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 00:16:14 +0000 Parsley 971677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I like the medium better- the small looks just a little snug.</p> <p>But to throw a monkey wrench into your decision making, have you thought about using waterproofing spray on your old one? I think I like it the best, anyway.</p> <p>I did that with one of mine, and it worked really well. Now water just beads up on it. For $15 or less you can have a "new" waterproof raincoat.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Armor-Fabric-Waterproofing-Natural-Fabrics/dp/B002WLUYUG">http://www.amazon.com/Armor-Fa.....B002WLUYUG</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-navy-lands-end-rain-trenches#post-971675 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 00:06:57 +0000 Diana 971675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel was nice enough to track down these Land's End rain trenches for me, and they arrived today.  I have them in two sizes, small and medium.  Note that in these photos I'm wearing a thin, sleeveless dress under the coats.  Since this is going to be a spring/summer raincoat, I don't need to layer anything huge under it, but I might want to be able to wear a blazer or something under.  The weight is good and the fabric seems like it's pretty waterproof.  I'm unsure about the fit though; I suspect I may be between sizes.</p> <p>1-5 is the Medium.  There is definitely room to layer anything I want under this, but I think it may look too big/sloppy overall, especially in the top/waist.<br /> 6-9 is the Small.  I think the fit on top is better but I'm not sure how much I could layer under.  (I will try later when it's cooled down a bit!  I nearly died of heat trying these on earlier...)  Note that the bottom button is unbuttoned in these photos as the hip is too tight when buttoned.  I may be able to move it over a little if I decide to keep this size.</p> <p>#10 is my existing blue trench, which I still like but which is kind of useless as a raincoat as it has lost all semblance of water resistance. Size wise it is somewhere between the two Land's Ends coats, and there is a belt and flared bottom which helps a lot.  </p> <p>So, what do you think?  Is it is a keeper?  What size?<br /> ETA: another option that Parsley and others suggested would be to use waterproofing spray on the existing one (#10). </p>