https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:25:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1529760 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:38:22 +0000 Angie 1529760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Onto the NEXT fab read coat!</p> <p>You can huddle under my umbrella with me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1529750 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:31:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1529750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, you're like a gentle style therapist. . . . Okay, probably time to let the red coat go. Waaaah! I have been mulling whether I could take it all apart and remake it substantially. NOT the kind of sewing project that makes my heart sing. (So that would be a <i>No</i>.) Surely someone else might be happy to have the coat when I donate it. <br />Not sure I'm ready for team umbrella-fuss, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1529553 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:06:46 +0000 Angie 1529553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Come on over to Team Umbrella.&nbsp;</p> <p>Is it time to let go of the red coat?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1529541 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 17:35:18 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1529541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Peri, thanks for your thoughts! I am really torn about the lack of hood. If one of the navy coats had one, it would be the hands-down winner. I'm thinking about getting the plain navy one and keeping the green coat, because the green one has a hood. And I have really loved that green color. I've had it for several years now, though. </p> <p>Suz, both you and Peri have little use for trenches, though for opposite climate reasons (cold versus hot). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1529519 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:47:44 +0000 Suz 1529519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know, Sharan -- isn't it weird? Climate affects our needs <b>SO</b> incredibly. I love the look of a trench -- both in theory, and on my own self -- and love the way they wear. But. There is, on average, only about a 12 week window during any year when a trench is useful. I do wear my short Theory one quite often, I admit -- but <b>most</b> often when I go on trips to temperate climes. For instance, I wore it almost daily on our trip to Israel this spring. But back home, I'd still have been wearing a puffer in March, or at best, one of my wool coats....</p> <p>In my climate, trench weather goes from late September to early November (and only layered, then, for most of that time) -- and then again from mid-April (if lucky) to mid-May.&nbsp;</p> <p>In summer it is way too hot; in winter, not enough warmth.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1529513 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:40:56 +0000 Peri 1529513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are 1-3, 12, and 19-21. I also like 7-9, almost as much as 19-21...they seem about equal.</p> <p>And by all means, replace the green one...directly to me! I have always loved it on you!&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't have much need for a trench either. If it is raining in the summer it is too hot for a coat. If it is cooler and raining, just my normal coat and an umbrella. I have a black trench but haven't worn it in a long time. I think if it had a hood it would be a lot more useful because sometimes umbrellas are a pain. So I would definitely think a hood would be a strong preference for you.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1529471 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 15:07:59 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1529471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Angie</b>. It's a tough call for me, too, on the blue coats. And you put your finger on my concern about the red one. I think the fit is too big all over, especially across the back and shoulders. That was the look, at the time. Oversized has come back, but in a different way. I feel this one just looks like an old coat.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1529460 Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:43:03 +0000 Angie 1529460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More fun options.&nbsp;</p> <p>I LOVE the ink London Fog trench on you, Sharan - but I <i>do</i> like a bit of shine. The muted version is just as killer though, and it makes you happier so by all means go that route.&nbsp;</p> <p>The red coat has potential but I want to size you down. And as you suggested - alter the length.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1529019 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:42:40 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1529019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, what a thought! Not enough need for a trench coat. I was even a little surprised by the suggestions that I might try another style, since I have a couple of trenches already. They are seriously all-weather coats here in Seattle. I reach for them all year round, except for summer. And even in summer they can be needed at times. </p> <p>Maybe I'll try altering the red coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528998 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:20:36 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1528998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kiwigal, thanks! You are right that a knee-length or shorter will be my go-to for everyday. But I've been wanting a long coat for some of the longer layers I've been wearing. And sometimes my black one feels too--I don't know, formal or somber, maybe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528996 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:19:12 +0000 Suz 1528996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And P.S. I am super jealous of your need for trenches. I would love to justify that LF navy one for myself -- but I fear it would not get worn enough. I have a perfectly good black one that I almost never put on because we rarely have trench weather.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528994 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 21:18:09 +0000 Suz 1528994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the red one is a gorgeous colour for you and very dramatic. Why not try the alterations? What's to hurt, right? It may end up being your perfect long coat. Definitely worth a try. I like that it is different from the others.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the other navy trench on you as well -- both seem to fit beautifully so whichever one suits your needs best.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528981 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:53:08 +0000 Sal 1528981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the red one, it is a terrific colour!! &nbsp;I think it is worth a couple of minor alterations.</p> <p>I guess it depends how much call you have for a long coat....I could see you in a dramatic long coat, looking very elegant, but I imagine on a daily basis knee length is more versatile.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528928 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 19:46:13 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1528928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just added some other possibilities above, including the NAS navy trench, in case anyone wants to see it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528820 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:22:48 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1528820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>shedev</b>!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528810 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:02:28 +0000 shedev 1528810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is the navy, followed by #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528790 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:14:37 +0000 Angie 1528790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes sense, Sharan. No need to show it because you prefer this one. All good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528776 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 14:44:23 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1528776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to everyone for weighing in with such thoughtful responses. It's so interesting that you all like the navy coat the best. I will admit it's my favorite, too. It would probably be a replacement for the green coat, though, or it would simply be a duplication of that length. (Almost, anyway; my green coat isn't quite as long.) The one drawback for me is that it doesn't have a hood, and I find myself using hoods a lot.</p> <p>On the long coats, there is some difference of opinion here, and my own thoughts are that I prefer the single-breasted look as well as the color of the single-breasted one. The vintage khaki seems slightly yellow for me IRL, but it's not bad. It's just not a dynamite color for me. On the other hand, the single-breasted style, with the inner zip part and the strings hanging off the hood, is a little more sporty looking to me. I like the elegance of the double-breasted one. </p> <p>I was despairing that maybe I just don't wear long coats that well, because I so prefer the knee-length. But several of you have given me hope that I can pull it off with the right style.</p> <p><b>kiwigal, Sterling, and Suz</b>, I think I'm going to have to keep looking for a long coat, and I like your suggestions of a different style.&nbsp; </p> <p><b>Joy</b>, of course your comments are helpful! They support the conclusion I haven't yet found my long coat.</p> <p><b>Staysfit</b>, sounds like the single-breasted long one is an "almost" for me, too. I'm encouraged that you were drawn to it as well.</p> <p><b>Jackie</b>, great thought process--I like your logic.</p> <p><b>kellygirl</b>, thanks--I appreciate your comments on my existing ones. The black one is quite old, but I started wearing it a bit more again last year. </p> <p><b>Angie</b>, I did bring home the one you showed. I loved it on me in the store. Then I ordered this second one to compare, and I liked it better, so I didn't show the NAS one here. I can photograph it later so others can see it, though. I liked the slightly longer length and the fabric of the second one; it's more subdued for sure, and that's probably part of the draw for me. It also has a quilted removable lining with the cutest Burberry-esque plaid binding.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528742 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:55:31 +0000 Angie 1528742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hands down the navy, Sharan. It looks sooooo chic. Did you try this one too?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528728 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:41:19 +0000 jackiec 1528728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My fav is the navy, but it seems you already have that length. To be honest, in saw the first and thought, yes that's the one. Then I saw the second and thought yes, that's just as good. Then I saw the navy and went wow. But if I had to choose for long I think I'd choose the first. You are so good at choosing the colours that work for you.</p> <p>Eta - I'd choose 1 bc you already have a knee length jacket, and 2 is light coloured like your other short trench. 1 is long plus a different colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528704 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:49:12 +0000 Staysfit 1528704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the navy trench the best. I like the look of the single breasted long trench, and had eyed it and rejected it due to the color. I like the color of the double breasted long trench but not the style details. Maybe keep looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528671 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:01:58 +0000 Anonymous 1528671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of a longer coat like this. &nbsp;It looks so elegant. &nbsp;I see you in old black and white movies talking about war criminals. &nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway, I love number 1 for the length and the single breasted-ness of it. &nbsp;I once read that double breasted coats were harder to wear because you almost always had to have them buttoned up. &nbsp;Lots of times I prefer to run off the house with the coat open. &nbsp;I do prefer the lighter color of numbers 4-6 for the reason Joy mentioned. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528666 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:54:20 +0000 Suz 1528666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree 100% with Kiwigal. The navy is great and looks wonderful. The single breasted trench seems better than the double breasted, but I wonder if a completely different style might be the ticket, since you have a lot of trench coats already and since it would be primarily for slightly more dressy occasions.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528579 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 05:35:54 +0000 Sal 1528579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the navy knee length trench, it looks wonderful.</p> <p>I am not sure on the other two; I prefer the first one as I agree with Kelly that maybe the double breasted one is a little on the fussy side. &nbsp;But I wonder if I would look for a completely different style given that you have two trench styles already and may add a third. &nbsp;Maybe a cocoon style coat or wrap coat with no buttons. &nbsp;</p> <p>I like your existing long black coat very much....</p> <p>I am stuck with coats, so hard for me to get them right for some reason! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528575 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 05:21:04 +0000 kellygirl 1528575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the simplicity of the long single breasted coat and the black short coat. im not sure why I don't like the double breasted coat as much--could be the belt and many buttons look too fussy to my eye. I'm not sure. Still love your other coats. They are all fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528574 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 05:19:56 +0000 Anonymous 1528574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just flicking through the photos, my favorite of the whole lot is the navy trench.&nbsp; The length looks just right.&nbsp; If you need a longer trench to keep you dry, I am leaning towards the vintage Khaki in 4-6 mostly because it&nbsp;is lighter in color&nbsp;and therefore the more different from your long black trench.&nbsp;If the first one came in a lighter color, I'd probably prefer that.&nbsp; The single breasted looks more streamlined.&nbsp; That's probably not much help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-sale-coats#post-1528566 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 04:50:47 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1528566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had two coats in mind for a while--a navy trench and a long coat that would work over dresses and cardis that reach a couple of inches below my knees. I ordered and brought home a few to try. I haven't thought of them as one coat but as two possibilities. The long coat fills more of a wardrobe hole. My only long coat currently is a black one.</p> <p>Pictured here are two long-coat candidates, and one navy trench candidate. (I'm wearing my two new booties, one on each foot, fyi.)</p> <p>1-3: long single-breasted trench in dark truffle<br />4-6: long dougle-breasted trench in vintage khaki<br />7-9: knee-length double-breasted trench in navy</p> <p>For reference, I'm adding pictures of my current trench coats--a short<br /> one in taupe (photo 10) and a just-above-knee-length one in green (photo<br /> 11)--plus my long black coat (photo 12). <br />&nbsp;</p> <p>What do you think of the new possibilities? All thoughts welcome. </p> <p><b>ETA:</b></p> <p>After your suggestions of another style of long coat, I thought I would try one I have in my closet. I haven't worn it for several years, but I haven't been able to part with it, because I liked it so much when it was in style. It's dark red (the color is one thing I have always loved about it) with a removable hood and lining. I'm showing it both without belt (the way I always wore it, around 10 years ago) (pics <b>13-15</b>) and with belt (<b>16-18</b>). Is it worth rehabilitating? I would take about 3" off the hem, and I might be able to take in the sleeves in the upper arm. More than that, I'm not willing to do. </p> <p>Also adding photos of me in the NAS navy trench (pics 19-21).</p> <p><b></b>Thanks for looking and for any feedback you'd like to share!</p> </p>