https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 02:30:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-879160 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:43:59 +0000 Beverly Like Hills 879160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Karie,<br /> The coat looks great. I've worn the coat with jeans, black skinnies, leggings/ballet flats, and red cropped pants. Whatever I wear with it, the coat always takes center stage. It definitely has a retro look and fit, however, that's what makes the coat such a stand out. I like all the styling suggestions people have written here. I will need to use them. Enjoy the coat!<br /> Best,<br /> Beverly </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878977 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:14:03 +0000 Karie 878977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, the coat definitely needs to take center stage. I was originally thinking to wear black or dark navy skinnies, now I'm thinking about cream / white skinnies and light booties. Hummmm.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878648 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:54:58 +0000 CocoLion 878648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it on you, the sleeves look fine to me. I would wear it with skinny jeans or pants and a simple dark top, then leave the coat open. You could keep it on inside. In sum, I would keep the outfit very simple, monochromatic so the coat takes center stage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878645 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:49:10 +0000 Beth Ann 878645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh yes, let's see it styled! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878604 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:57:48 +0000 Karie 878604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aren't go-go boots almost knee height? How about cream booties, I think those might look nice with the coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878519 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:50:46 +0000 ElleH 878519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hijack but I want cream or white go go boots Angie. Where did you get them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878467 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:41:59 +0000 Deborah 878467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie, I have been looking forward to seeing this on you. I love it! I think it fits as it should and I would wear it as an indoor jacket. I love the way Beverley wears hers and I think it will look equally fab in your ensembles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878410 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:13:23 +0000 Eliza 878410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie- thanks for reminding me of the context. I was drawn to that retro vibe also, but the shape is requiring some effort. My eye is also not used to thar volume of pattern. I will start playing with it and see where I land. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878397 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:07:11 +0000 Angie 878397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie, lets see the outfit you envisioned </p> <p>pssstt.. I have cream go go boots and wore them again yesterday. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878392 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:05:30 +0000 Eliza 878392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karie- Just checked the blog you mentioned. The sleeves are shorter on her; seems to make for a more tailored look. In one set of photos, she just buttons the top button and it looks great. The coat looks more shaped on her than on me. I like the room across my shoulders though, and also want space for a thin sweater. Tricky, but compelling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878386 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:03:46 +0000 Karie 878386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I do love it - the 'retro mod' vibe is what attracted me to it! I was planning on styling it with slim fit pants and black booties - I haven't had go-go boots since I was 8 (they were white and they were fab)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878375 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:59:38 +0000 Angie 878375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a retro Mod cut and fits just how it's supposed to. It's not the easiest to style without your go go boots though - do you love it Karie? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878369 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:55:10 +0000 Thistle 878369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to say I am not totally sold on it. It looks like ti fits through the shoulders but is too big in the body. Maybe this is part of the oversized trend? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878363 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:51:37 +0000 Karie 878363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eliza, I was also thinking it would look best over slim pants. That's a good idea about just leaving the cuff off. Also true that since the coat is shaped wide, the sleeves should be left that way - to make them narrow would probably look odd. I was wondering if just shortening them would would visually solve the problem - do too long sleeves tend to make a garment look too big overall? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878338 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:32:10 +0000 Eliza 878338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this coat also, Karie. I know what you mean about the fit. For me, I find myself struggling a bit with the combo of the print and wider jacket shape, yet I think it could be fun for a change properly styled. I'd be eager to hear what works for you. </p> <p>We may be a similar size and while I haven't worn it yet, I was thinking it might be best over slim/straight leg pants, perhaps with a pop of spring color in the bag. I'll have to experiment. I like the idea of a longer blazer, but I would not be comfortable wearing this indoors for long, due to the bulkiness. </p> <p>I am 5'7" and find the sleeves longish, but workable. While the fringed cuffs are cute, I wonder about how the sleeves would look tapered, a bit shorter and without the cuff. I find there is enough going on with the pattern that perhaps I wouldn't miss them. I also think the shape of the coat could make it tricky to make the sleeves too narrow, so I am not sorted with this piece yet.</p> <p>I'd love to see your ideas. Still too cold for me to have tried much, but I'll let you know if inspiration strikes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878262 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:33:46 +0000 Caro in Oz 878262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute coat. It looks a little too big in the underarm to waist area &amp; the sleeves look too wide imo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878260 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:32:17 +0000 Karie 878260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elle, on the blog Beverly Like Hills, she wore it as an inside coat, like a blazer. I was planning on wearing it like that, like a blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878258 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:29:15 +0000 ElleH 878258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it fits. I don't think as a topper those sleeves are too long. Is it a spring coat? If so you could scrunch them. If it is a Fall coat leave them long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pim-and-larkin-coat-fit-question#post-878244 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:22:03 +0000 Karie 878244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like your opinion on how this Pim and Larkin coat fits. It closes easily, and although I think it looks loose fitting, it's not. A size smaller would definitely be too small. I think the shoulder seam placement is right where it should be, but I do think the sleeves are long. I could alter them, but it would be a royal pain as there is a cute cuff-thing that I would have to move. Do the sleeves look too long, or OK where they're at? I don't know that I think it does my body shape any favors, but I do think it's a cute coat - plus I haven't styled or ironed it yet.</p> <p>Edit: Beverly Like Hills wore it as an inside coat, like a blazer. Should I? Or do you think this would better suit me as an outside spring coat? </p>