https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:26:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2299031 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 14:18:48 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2299031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting the difference that context makes. To my eye, the bright “boho” versions are the fancier ones. The suede /shearling ones remind me of the rural context I saw them in growing up, and look clunky to me. It’s all in the eye of the beholder. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2299026 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 13:56:19 +0000 Janet 2299026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back to look at these again. I don’t care for the shaggy embroidered embellished versions for myself — too boho. But I love that shearling version, which skews less boho and a bit more 70s glam and a bit more refined, which is where my preferences really lie. I love coats with length and drama. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298994 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 05:11:49 +0000 Zaeobi 2298994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not my vibe (closest I could get is maybe #2 with the longer furry look?) but I can appreciate how they'd look on Natural &amp; Gamine Kibbe types instead - perhaps Dramatic too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298970 Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:53:08 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2298970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your second pic looks intriguing to me, but it’s hard to see. I remember the suede coats with shearling cuffs and collar, probably other detailing. That second coat though, is very colorful. That’s a path I could see going down, instead of the magenta way I’ve been considering. Now to figure out how to find it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298888 Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:25:34 +0000 Angie 2298888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one of these in navy! Had it for three years. It has somewhat replaced my navy puffer. I LOVE it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298732 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 19:41:05 +0000 judy 2298732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Had one of these coats too, was it 1969, 70...they were beautiful and a little smelly and heavy too.&nbsp; What ever happened to it...?&nbsp; I end up asking that question about so many things!&nbsp; The remakes may be an improvement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298713 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:26:58 +0000 MidwestrnChic 2298713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Number two is the coat of my dreams! Have wanted this ever since seeing Almost Famous.&nbsp; I wore a similar style in elementary school. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298689 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:31:01 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2298689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m excited to see this! &nbsp;We saw Almost Famous in NYC a couple of weeks ago, and I kept thinking how much I’d like a Penny Lane coat. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>I had a shorter version (thigh length) around 2003-2005. &nbsp;It was embroidered black suede with matching faux fur trim. &nbsp;I can’t remember why I passed it along. &nbsp;I think it was because it lacked the dramatic sweep of a longer 70s style coat.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298687 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:21:35 +0000 Bijou 2298687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a shorter version of this type of suede coat with a large wool collar bought in the early 2000’s that I have not parted with. It is definitely Penny Lane inspired. It may be fun to wear this winter. Not a particularly practical coat, but very pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298640 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:59:44 +0000 The Cat 2298640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I remember the Afghan coats. In the early '70s, several people in my class wore them, in the class room as well as outside. Fun hippie look, but not very practical for our Scandinavian climate--in rainy weather they smelled awfully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298600 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:59:03 +0000 Style Fan 2298600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sloper, great article!&nbsp; I love those coats, but they are part of my fantasy life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298572 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:23:06 +0000 Jenni NZ 2298572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Sloper what a fantastic article! So fun. Some of the pics look other-worldly… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298518 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:51:12 +0000 Jessikams 2298518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have always wanted a coat like this! Maybe this is the year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298516 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:37:46 +0000 Sloper 2298516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not for my current climate but I remember envying them on others back in the day. &nbsp;Rock stars wore them - George Harrison, Janis Joplin, etc.</p> <div>&nbsp;</div><div>An interesting bit of googling (great pix of Eric Burdon, David Bowie, etc.)</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://sweetjanespopboutique.blogspot.com/2012/05/rise-and-fall-of-afghan-coat-1966-197.html">https://sweetjanespopboutique......6-197.html</a><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298510 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:12:53 +0000 Jenni NZ 2298510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I Googled it earlier. Also known as Afghan coats originally, shearling coats. And the costuming for that movie was also influenced by the artist Erte (Russian-born French) from the 1920s- whom I have heard of and seen artwork by. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298490 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 01:25:44 +0000 Janet 2298490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve never heard of Penny Lane coats, but I do like this sort of 70s style. The length and moderate warmth suits me and my needs. I hadn’t really seen them in editorial or retail yet, maybe for spring?? The vibe kind of reminds me of my Peruvian Connection leather jacket, if it were longer and more dramatic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298487 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:29:03 +0000 rachylou 2298487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a ‘great coat’! I should start saving my pennies for one maybe. I could use something *scandal* more breathable than my puffy… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298457 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 19:20:39 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2298457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I am seeing a ton of these on social media (mostly thrifted). Not for my climate, but I lurve them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298449 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 18:38:26 +0000 Jenn 2298449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them too. Alas, not for my current climate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298448 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 18:33:07 +0000 Anonymous 2298448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I figured it was related to the song too, though The Beatles were my parents era. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298446 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 18:28:51 +0000 Jenni NZ 2298446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for answering! I am unfamiliar with that movie. Will look it up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298441 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:59:21 +0000 Synne 2298441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, I wondered the same! It's the name of Kate Hudson's character in "Almost Famous", from 2000. I believe that movie kickstarted the 70s revival that's now part of the "Y2K aesthetic". I haven't actually watched that movie yet, but will do now for some inspiration:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298438 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:48:23 +0000 Jenni NZ 2298438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why are they called a Penny Lane coat? My only exposure to that term is a Beatles song?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298433 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:38:48 +0000 Anonymous 2298433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those look warm! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298430 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:37:07 +0000 Suz 2298430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous coats for winter climates! For sure.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298428 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:30:45 +0000 kkards 2298428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, i didn't know that's what this style was called!<br />i'm a huge fan! i fact, i may have a coat that looks remarkably like #1 which i would have bought some time in the early aughts&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298423 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:11:45 +0000 slim cat 2298423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun coats - highly impractical for my warm climate but I'd like one too&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;;-) . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/penny-lane-coats-are-back#post-2298422 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:08:05 +0000 Synne 2298422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Afghan Coats, and 70s coats are presumably in again.</p> <p>(Disclaimer: okay, a quick Google search revealed to me that this was predicted already last winter, guess that makes me late- again!)</p> <p>Some of my favourite garments are 70s coats. To me they are pretty, practical (I live way up north), and carry so many fun connotations. I adored this style when it revived in the early 00s.<br /> I have a curated collection of thrifted and hand-me-down coats, that I already wear a ton. I am looking forward to how they will be styled this time around. </p> <p>Just some good tidings from my very limited trend report </p>