https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:19:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025878 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:32:38 +0000 Susie 1025878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh thank you both, Inge and Angie. There are several you showed that appear to be&nbsp;what I have in mind. I'll keep looking.&nbsp;As it's in the 90's today, I think I have time </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025820 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:39:01 +0000 Angie 1025820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Inge. </p> <p>Susie, <b>the first two coats</b> in this post are "cocoon": </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/10/16/oversized-coats-yay-or-nay/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/10/.....ay-or-nay/</a></p> <p>Unstructured and round with tapered hips and shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025802 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:22:27 +0000 Inge 1025802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Susie, I copied this definition of a cocoon coat from one of Angie's blog posts:<br /><i>"</i><span><i>An 80’s inspired look that is voluminous and sack-like over the body, but with the volume reined back in with a welt at the hem."</p> <p></i>Here are a few examples of what I think of as a typical cocoon coat silhouette. I'm sure Angie will correct me if I'm mistaken. Also, it can get a little complicated also as the term is now apparently being used for a lot of different oversized coats.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/133067363959708184/">http://pinterest.com/pin/133067363959708184/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/78390849737169261/">http://pinterest.com/pin/78390849737169261/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/371195194256844839/">http://pinterest.com/pin/371195194256844839/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/183029172327574523/">http://pinterest.com/pin/183029172327574523/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/143974519308591695/">http://pinterest.com/pin/143974519308591695/</a></p> <p>Hope this helps.<i></p> <p></i></span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025787 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:00:11 +0000 Neelie 1025787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The red coat looks like a 3/4 sleeve from the photo...but not sure. &nbsp;That would not be practical for me. &nbsp;Otherwise it's great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025785 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:56:49 +0000 donnat 1025785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the oyster one. Lots more coming... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025676 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:21:05 +0000 dakotacheryl 1025676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the one in oyster...too bad I'm such a slob LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025548 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 03:24:07 +0000 Susie 1025548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure if I know what that is, Angie. Could you please show me an example? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025534 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 03:06:22 +0000 Angie 1025534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a cocoon coat? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025455 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 01:53:20 +0000 Suz 1025455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bracelet sleeves and collarless coats are sort of an oxymoron to me. But I live in a climate only marginally better than Una's, and it sounds as if you don't battle winter the way we do!&nbsp;</p> <p>It's frustrating, isn't it? I keep thinking more should be on offer but there's not so much available yet. I wonder when the season really begins.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025442 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 01:36:25 +0000 catgirl 1025442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bracelet sleeves = totally useless in real winter weather</p> <p>But are cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025432 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 01:22:22 +0000 Susie 1025432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Any thoughts on bracelet sleeves on coats? Fun or too impractical? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025333 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 23:55:54 +0000 Caro in Oz 1025333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your picks &amp; think anyone could work,&nbsp;but would need to see them on before casting my vote. If you don't love them though keep looking </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025218 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 21:02:59 +0000 Debbie 1025218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok I may be the lone voice but I love the first one. The color and shape are striking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025191 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:28:15 +0000 biscuitsmom 1025191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the 2nd one.... although I cant help but think winter coats are meant to burrow thru the snow and cold, and look at all of them thru that filter! I really need a new winter coat for the upcoming winter, and will be watching this with interest! Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025189 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:26:46 +0000 jayne 1025189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that oyster one. So elegant and unique.&nbsp; I agree the color of the first is gorgeous but as a pear, would not like to try that horizontal line over my hips.&nbsp; The last one is gorgeous too, but I love greys, all of them.&nbsp; Charcoal is just so elegant in itself.&nbsp; Try 2 and 3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025183 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:22:44 +0000 Thistle 1025183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I think better coats are coming.&nbsp; Not loving any of these. I know your pain though. September can require a coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-winter-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1025157 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:55:13 +0000 Susie 1025157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like to get a new winter coat this year. Generally speaking, I don't like coats! Fortunately, It doesn't get very cold here until December and by mid to late February we are usually past the really cold temps. When we do get snow, it rarely lasts more than a day or two. </p> <p>But since I still need a coat, I'd like to find one that I don't mind wearing. Ideally, it would be something other than black, not super heavy, not restrictive so a slightly slouchy fit, in a simple shape without a lot of detail. I want it to look good worn open because that's how I usually wear it. </p> <p>I've seen a couple that might work and I'd love your opinion or any recommendations. </p> <p>I like the color of this one and the simple style, but it may be a bit too fitted/structured. </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dkny-collarless-boucle-coat/3478703?origin=shoppingbag">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dk.....hoppingbag</a></p> <p>I love the silhouette of this one but it only comes in black and "oyster." Is the light color too drab? And would it work with gray?<br />  <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.peruvianconnection.com/product/756241-cocoon+alpaca+and+wool+coat+.do?sortby=ourPicks">http://www.peruvianconnection......y=ourPicks</a></p> <p>Finally, I tried this one on. It fit well and it should be heavy enough for my needs. But it's charcoal so not exactly a fun color. </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dillards.com/product/Eileen-Fisher-Missy-Merino-DoubleKnit-Jacket_301_-1_301_503944921?df=04026138_zi_charcoal">http://www.dillards.com/produc.....3944921?df</a></p> <p>I know it's early and the stores don't have many coats in yet so I do have time. </p> <p>Edited to add a picture of this Vince Camuto I saw. This looks like the shape I want and I like the red. </p>