https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:36:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95331 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:50:45 +0000 Kellee 95331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Judy. Long and lean bodies looks best in Trapeze coats.</p> <p>In this case there is just too much fabric ,even for a trapeze coat. I think you are on to something about the lines of the coat not being translated well ,if this is from the Women's line. A shame. The color is wonderful.<br /> How about a wrap coat?<br /> Thankfully the big N has great return policies.<br /> Please post what you do find.<br /> Good Luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95327 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:40:33 +0000 marianna 95327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristen, is that the same coat?! Wow, it looks so different on you! It looks GOOD on you. I attempted it with the collar down but there was still SO much width at the bottom. I think they probably messed it up for the plus size folk, made a tent rather than a flattering coat. It's maddening. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95325 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:28:25 +0000 Judy Evans 95325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trapeze coats, (in my humble opinion anyway) only suit the very tall and thin person. Anybody shortish, or a little bit stocky, and they make you look like a fridge on legs. A belted trench is so much more flattering - for ALL body types.<br /> And that funnel neckline looks like it's smothering the wearer! (Coat as a murder weapon??)<br /> Sorry, but I don't find it at all attractive - but the color is nice, if that's any consolation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95321 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:40:02 +0000 Kristen 95321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh! I bought a mulberry Guess trapeze coat at NAS, and I assumed from looking at the pics on the site and of you that it was a totally different coat -- because I had never seen it with the collar up! I didn't even know it could go up like that! </p> <p>Heh, at NAS they were showing it with the collar down, which was much better. Here is me in it:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kudzuplanet/3726677118/in/set-72157621422321375/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/k.....422321375/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kudzuplanet/3725871589/in/set-72157621422321375/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/k.....422321375/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95315 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:19:21 +0000 Louise 95315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually love the colour and style on you but agree it's a tad too voluminous </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95278 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:24:04 +0000 elpgal 95278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have such a lovely complexion! You wear this color so so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95253 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:04:47 +0000 Maya 95253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianna, Boden runs quite large. But if you have any doubts, you can see the garment measurements for each piece on the website. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95251 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:52:15 +0000 marianna 95251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect, just what I needed to hear. I'm taking it back tomorrow. I always need to listen to my gut instinct. When I first saw it in the store I put it on hold and kept extending the hold because I just wasn't sure. Then I felt bad for the sweet sales associate and finally bought it. Ha. Guess I should never buy something if I have even the slightest doubt!</p> <p>Thanks for the suggestions, Inge. I wonder if Boden's biggest size would fit me? They have some beautiful options. I really want a coat in a bright color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95234 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:16:36 +0000 taylor 95234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful color on you:) I agree with the girls...just a bit too much coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95222 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:51:10 +0000 Angie 95222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Somehow, it’s just a tad too voluminous, Marianna, but as Inge and Sarah say, don’t give up on swing coats yet. It’s a super little retro look for you! Funnel necks are hard to wear so take it back and opt for something with a more regular neckline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95213 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:24:54 +0000 Anonymous 95213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that this is probably not the best coat for you. Besides the collar, the length doesn't seem right on you. Maybe something shorter? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95211 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:19:25 +0000 Inge 95211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few more ideas...<br /> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/mydlbr" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/mydlbr</a></p> <p><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=675618022&#038;tid=ONAF86&#038;ap=2&#038;siteID=2178999" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/.....ID=2178999</a><br /> in purple</p> <p><a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Coats-and-Jackets/Coats/WE247/Womens-Marylebone-Coat.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/.....-Coat.html</a><br /> in navy</p> <p><a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Coats-and-Jackets/Coats/WE244-MOC/Womens-Conker-Uptown-Coat.html?orcid=-74#cs4" rel="nofollow">http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/.....id=-74#cs4</a><br /> in teal</p> <p><a href="http://store.alloy.com/item.do?categoryID=118&#038;itemID=49276&#038;sizeFilter=&#038;colorFilter=&#038;brandFilter=&#038;siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-31_RvCD4h8qOCC.Lgd01yA" rel="nofollow">http://store.alloy.com/item.do.....CC.Lgd01yA</a><br /> in red or blue</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3038246/0~2376776~2374327~6007059~6007113~6013122?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=6013122&#038;P=1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....2&#038;P=1</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3032198/0~2376776~2374327~6007059~6007113~6013122?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=6013122&#038;P=1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....2&#038;P=1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95206 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:45:15 +0000 Sarah 95206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the shape is great, but like every one else said, it's the neck. I have the same exact problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95204 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:35:10 +0000 Inge 95204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't give up on trapeze style coats just yet Marianna. Maybe it's the collar on this one, I'm thinking perhaps a somewhat more fitted sleeve and more structure at the shoulders would be better too? (I could be completely off here).</p> <p>Definitely try the Steve Madden one. Very cute. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95187 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:32:21 +0000 marianne 95187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh that's a pretty coat! I do agree with Maya about the collar. I am always drawn to that style of collar but it doesn't work for me. I just saw a bunch of similar coats at Benetton that were very cute :(<br /> I like the SM coat in purple or magenta, it's worth checking out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95177 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:02:50 +0000 marianna 95177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, true. I'm always so drawn to those dramatic necklines! It's a shame.</p> <p>Rute, yes I can return it and probably plan to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95176 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:02:15 +0000 rute 95176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with maya! It adds too much volume.. can you turn it back? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95175 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:58:58 +0000 Maya 95175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're right that it isn't quite right for you, but I don't think it has to do with the fit. I just think the neckline is not flattering. You can totally get away with the voluminous shape, but to wear a neckline like that, you need a really long neck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-confirmation-that-this-coat-looks-weird#post-95174 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:52:53 +0000 marianna 95174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought this coat a month or so ago. At first I liked it, but now looking at it I think it's completely wrong. It's trapeze style and I think it makes me look EVEN wider than I am (who knew that was possible?)</p> <p>Lovely on the model:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3030991/0~2376780~6009391~6016513~6019341?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=6019341&#038;P=1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....1&#038;P=1</a></p> <p>Look how frumpy I look in it:<br /> <a href="http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/mariannacecile/IMG_1311.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i985.photobucket.com/al.....G_1311.jpg</a></p> <p>I just need confirmation that it is indeed all wrong so I can return it and look for something else.</p> <p> I like this one in yellow or purple and think it may be better because it's more fitted:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3058217/0~2376776~2374327~6007059~6007113~6013122?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=6013122&#038;P=1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....2&#038;P=1</a></p> <p>Thoughts? </p>