https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:28:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2294414 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:02:44 +0000 Zaeobi 2294414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha why thank you - one of my favourite parts of moving to HK has been all the wonderful emojis &amp; stickers I've acquired! Useful for conveying all sorts of emotions </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2294227 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:24:58 +0000 CarolS 2294227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>KKards</b> -- yes, the retro fashion and decor are a blast. I think my favourite show for retro decor has to be Family Affair -- I have a serious crush on Uncle Bill's appartment!</p> <p>I think I could get into real trouble thrifting outerwear, <b>Jaime.</b>&nbsp; Now I'm trying to imaging your dad -- perhaps getting to the bottom of a teenage shenanigan?!</p> <p><b>Zaeobi</b> -- your face stickers are always very cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2294209 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 09:09:24 +0000 Zaeobi 2294209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just cut my face out of photos altogether - much easier than smiling (for me) lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2294171 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 02:06:09 +0000 Jaime 2294171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! Big Columbo fan, he reminds me of my father actually. Anyway, thrifting coats is probably the best part of winter for me. Yes, I love coats and cannot resist! Also completely relate to the RBF thus big smiles for the camera energy!<br />These are beauties and suit you so well!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2294077 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:09:57 +0000 kkards 2294077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally get the Columbo reference…loved that show, and occasionally i catch it on the Hallmark channel, and its so much fun to see the 70s fashion and decor!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2294074 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:59:36 +0000 CarolS 2294074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, kkards, zaeobi, star, and rachy! </p> <p>For anyone who knows the reference, Dh's first word when he saw the brown trench was "Columbo".... (for those who don't, he was a trenchcoat-wearing 1970s tv detective with a rather unique style of solving cases.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2294068 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:41:26 +0000 kkards 2294068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The double breasted coat is IMO a total winner. Fit is fab and the vibe is so now. The oversized trench is fun and retro.&nbsp;<br />Great finds&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2294051 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 11:53:47 +0000 Zaeobi 2294051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh these both look great on you, but give very different vibes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2294045 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 10:31:44 +0000 Star (Lise) 2294045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great scores!&nbsp; Both are excellent finds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2294022 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 06:09:02 +0000 rachylou 2294022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun! The black is snazzy and I can see the trench as a total workhorse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2293993 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:06:25 +0000 CarolS 2293993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Dee</b>... I must be the only person who did NOT have an oversized trench back in the day!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2293990 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:02:24 +0000 Dee 2293990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well it looks like you’re having fun with these coats, the taupe/brown coat is quite long and oversized, definitely an 80’s vibe to it, I had something similar in navy back in the day. &nbsp;The black coat is a more tailored and classic trench, and I think it would be easy to incorporate in your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2293977 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:39:30 +0000 CarolS 2293977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Lisa</b>. Lucky for me that it has tailored details but can be left unbelted to skim over my midsection. It was a nice surprise to find it!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2293975 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:36:25 +0000 CarolS 2293975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Sharan</b>. Suz is always wise!! I am not entirely sure how I would wear the first one, but I'll play a bit over the next few days to see if it really is a keeper. The black one will not have a long season of use, but I think it will be very handy -- both to finish off dressier outfits and dress up more casual ones..&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2293973 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 01:33:15 +0000 LJP 2293973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the black one - love the tailoring and structure ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2293954 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:38:39 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2293954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice finds! Suz's comment is wise. What a great way to fill out your coat wardrobe without breaking the bank.</p> <p>It's useful to have a longer coat like the first one--and in a great color!-- and the second one looks like it could be a workhorse for you. Just the right length and a nice fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2293952 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:34:55 +0000 Angie 2293952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the taupe with your hair and specs!&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the black with your wide pants!</p> <p>Fun to experiment with this type of outerwear. Your smile and skin are always gorgeous too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2293949 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:30:32 +0000 CarolS 2293949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Lesley!</b></p> <p>Yes, <b>Suz</b> -- the black coat is much more refined/structured. I was excited by the colour of the brown one. The lining makes it quite bulky -- no doubt adding to the eighties vibe. I have yet to see what happens when I take the lining out.&nbsp;</p> <p>Aw, thanks, <b>Helena</b>! I can't stand the sight of my RBF, so I do try to put a little life into things... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2293943 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:41:14 +0000 Helena 2293943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have such a wonderful energy that comes through your photos ... Looking terrific in all of these! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2293941 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:39:38 +0000 Suz 2293941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The oversized taupey-brown trench looks so 80s! The black coat looks a bit more structured and substantial. More like a traditional trench.&nbsp;</p> <p>Experimenting with this kind of coat (for shoulder seasons) at thrift or consignment seems like a great idea, especially considering that the seasons are short so you really don't want to spend a ton on those items.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2293933 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:00:00 +0000 Lesley 2293933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fun, with your zesty glasses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-to-me-coats#post-2293932 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:51:59 +0000 CarolS 2293932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>time for true confessions. I went a little nuts at the thrift store today. It started with trying in a bunch of men’s blazers. Then I started looking at outerwear. </p> <p>I brought home a couple of coats I think are keepers. </p> <p>A brown trench coat with a button out lining (Collection Elegante by Thunder Bay?) and a black just below knee length double breasted coat with what I think are brown buttons (Eva Tralala Paris). </p> <p>Neither is winter weight but will fill gaps in the shoulder seasons and give me options beyond my lighter weight puffers. </p> <p>I also found a lovely green sporty anorak. Not as dramatic as the oversized ones I toyed with recently from H&amp;M, but I love the colour and am sure it will be well used. No photos of that one yet. </p>