https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:43:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem/page/2#post-2211320 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:54:05 +0000 JAileen 2211320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I look forward to seeing “after” pictures. &nbsp;I’m glad you went with Angie’s recommendation. &nbsp;She’s an expert and knows what she’s doing. &nbsp;The way she can see things I can’t even see… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem/page/2#post-2211085 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:12:35 +0000 Jonesy 2211085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, fingers crossed and I can't wait for the pics! It's a spectacular color--it looks beautiful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem/page/2#post-2211011 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:27:58 +0000 Janet 2211011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that will be a good solution. My gut instinct said 4-6 inches off, and I think you'll be happy with that. Let us know how it goes!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem/page/2#post-2211009 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:26:18 +0000 Bijou 2211009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! I have a dress alteration that I have not got around to after 2 years, so I admire your resolve to get this beautiful coat altered ready for winter. You look stunning in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem/page/2#post-2210978 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:17:51 +0000 April 2210978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Knowing my own tendency to hem and haw, go into brainlock, and then do nothing, I decided just to blindly do whatever our Angie suggested.</p> <p>Hence, the coat went to the tailor with instructions to hem six inches.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Stay tuned for an "after" photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem/page/2#post-2210537 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 22:29:19 +0000 Staysfit 2210537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an elegant coat! &nbsp;Maybe post pics of it pinned to the length you are considering? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem/page/2#post-2210518 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 21:19:42 +0000 The Cat 2210518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A beautiful, elegant coat. I guess it will need to be shortened 3 or 4 inches. Hopefully, not more. The sleeves look like they, too, need to be shortened a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem/page/2#post-2210505 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:18:59 +0000 bridgie 2210505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course, I have no idea how to "fix it".&nbsp; That is one great, beautiful, outstanding coat!&nbsp; Enjoy it.&nbsp; Mr. April is a Jewel, and I guess you know that. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem/page/2#post-2209708 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:04:41 +0000 Suz 2209708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Shevia said. And I agree about the sleeves, as well -- might need adjustment.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's a gorgeous, gorgeous coat and just breathes luxury!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209702 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:45:52 +0000 April 2209702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is kind of a sea green, Angie, yes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Mr. April may have begged for specific gift suggestions and may have been sent a link to this coat (Peruvian Connection's "Tribeca" coat) along with other items, but I didn't imagine he would actually buy it.&nbsp; He can be a touch extravagant when it comes to gift-giving.&nbsp; :)</p> <p>I know the sleeves are longish but I like that luxurious length for warmth.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209481 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:48:33 +0000 rachylou 2209481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enough to clear stairs then(!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209480 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:43:55 +0000 Angie 2209480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful coat! Is it sea foam? Mr. April<br /> is clever :)</p> <p>Do the sleeves need shortening too? Easier with the crutches perhaps. </p> <p>What <b>Shevia </b>said. Shorten with pins to&nbsp;access which length works best with crutches. I’m guessing a good 4 to 6 inches can come off. Not too much, but will make quite the visual and practical difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209477 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:22:04 +0000 Bijou 2209477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a stunning coat, even the lining is beautiful. Using crutches is hard, so if you have to sacrifice a bit of length on the coat - that would be my priority. Luckily Angie is both stylish and practical, so I would follow her advice to the letter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209474 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:33:07 +0000 Janet 2209474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I suspected the tripping issue emerged going up hills and steps. I’ve encountered that with maxi skirts, which is why I tend to tie up a corner of them! Definitely have a tailor pin it up as much as possible and then see if you can find a spot to navigate some stairs or ramp to test out the length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209471 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:55:37 +0000 RobinF 2209471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a gorgeous coat! You could definitely take some off and not ruin the look of the coat. I would try it with shoes you are likely to wear with it and pin it up. I would be a nervous wreck cutting that beautiful fabric though!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209459 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:33:35 +0000 April 2209459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For the record, I have tripped on this coat both walking up my driveway (an upward incline) with crutches, and walking up a staircase indoors without my crutches.&nbsp; &nbsp;And yes, my crutches are permanent.</p> <p>Blasphemous thought: not sure I care that much about the coat covering my longest item.&nbsp; I only wear midis anymore, so no outerwear shorter than floor-length is likely to cover all of them.</p> <p>Final word: yes, Mr. April done good.&nbsp; :)&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209420 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:47:42 +0000 Brooklyn 2209420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous coat! I think about 10cm (4 inches), but do check it against what you will be wearing it over. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209413 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:53:00 +0000 Jaime 2209413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you need to pin it (or have the tailor pin it) and walk with it with your crutches. Then go for the longest length that works. It is a gorgeous coat but no coat looks good with the wearer tripping on it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209406 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:08:20 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2209406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if a couple pieces of stiff elastic or something could bridge the vent, hidden inside the coat. That way it would still hang nicely and have some give when you walk, but would not be able to fall forward the way RachyLou describes (much). I’m thinking you wouldn’t have the long strides that call for the vent to be able to open far. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209405 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:08:10 +0000 Windchime 2209405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t have other advice to offer, other than agreeing with Phoebe about being ruthless with a tripping hazard. But I wanted to chime in to say what a gorgeous coat your husband gave you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209404 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:02:08 +0000 Anonymous 2209404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're going to be using crutches for a while that is absolutely the number one condition to accommodate. I would be a little ruthless with a "tripping hazard".</p> <p>Maybe measure the distance from center to center of the buttons and bring the hem no closer to the bottom button than that measurement plus a few inches.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209369 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:50:29 +0000 rachylou 2209369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Being a mechanics geek… It occurs to me that it clears your shoes now, so ankle length. So it clears your heels. I’m guessing what happens is that when you lean forward on your crutches, it dips *forward* and lower. That is, it’s not getting under your heels. With the back vent to almost what looks like waist height - that could enable all that cloth to slip forward and tangle in legs and crutches. I’m wondering if this is the case.</p> <p>My long puffy is that length. The vent is six or seven inches. It’s held back from drooping forward by that limit I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209353 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:29:43 +0000 Janet 2209353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's gorgeous! Love the lining.</p> <p>I honestly think you could lose 4-6" and still keep the integrity of the design. I feel that it shouldn't lose more than 6", but I also don't think less than 4" would make enough of a difference to help prevent tripping. Please do not close the back vent -- it creates a beautiful line. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209349 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:54:13 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2209349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As little as possible, and as much as necessary. Even if you prioritize appearance—it *is* a beautiful coat—falling down doesn’t look good! Seriously, take care of yourself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209348 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:25:37 +0000 April 2209348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The buttons are hidden but the bottom one is up pretty high - the designer did a good job of not hobbling the legs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Honestly, I thought I should remove more like 6 or 8 inches, but yes,&nbsp;let's see what Angie has to say.&nbsp; </p> <p>My very first major alteration was a Cinzia Rocca winter coat that Angie said should be hemmed a little.&nbsp; I think we took off 4 inches.&nbsp; It seemed like a small change, but it made a huge difference in how it looked on me.&nbsp; (I think that was 12 years ago and I am now prioritizing not falling over "do I look stumpy") </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209347 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:21:49 +0000 Anonymous 2209347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great coat! Yes to trying different length coats before altering *with the things you'd wear that coat with*. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209342 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:42:49 +0000 Elle 2209342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is an absolutely beautiful coat. From the pictures, I don't think hemming it 2-4 inches would make a huge difference to the drape. The vent is important so I wouldn't change that. Can you try pinning it or using fabric tape to see how it would look a bit shorter and whether you could move safely in the coat. If you are going to drive or sit on public transit, I'd try sitting in the coat and seeing how much drags on the floor.</p> <p>If you live somewhere with open clothing stores (and feel comfortable), try on some other long coats and see what length works best for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209341 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:41:26 +0000 Anonymous 2209341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope Angie weighs in with her opinion on this.  At least go high enough to eliminate the tripping hazard, especially on steps. Maybe it could be the length of your longest skirt or dress, or a little bit longer so that it covers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209332 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:40:38 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2209332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No help...but that lining fabric!!! Gorgeous!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/maxi-coat-how-much-to-hem#post-2209327 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:08:38 +0000 Sloper 2209327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a stunner of a coat!&nbsp; I like the long swaggering length, but practicality and safety are important too ;-)</p> <p>Will be interested to see what the final decision is - sorry I have no useful input though. </p>