https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:25:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat/page/2#post-2002626 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:03:22 +0000 Christina F. 2002626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My red J Crew Lady Day coat sold on eBay for $100! Considering the windfall, I am chancing one more order of a coat from Boden. Pickings ARE slim out there, so if this one doesn't work, I'll likely be waiting for NAS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat/page/2#post-2002256 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 03:00:21 +0000 Christina F. 2002256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will look for a pop back on the website and check the clearance rack when I return it in store. I don’t have much hope. It’s not on eBay right now, anyway. Ah well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat/page/2#post-2002236 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 01:12:09 +0000 JAileen 2002236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s too bad. Hopefully, in the fall there will be the perfect coat waiting for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-2002235 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 01:04:26 +0000 Janet 2002235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bummer about the Talbots coat, but it just means there is something better for you out there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-2002233 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:57:42 +0000 taylor 2002233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DRAT!<br /> Christina, your perfect coat is out there! Hang in there ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-2002223 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:34:54 +0000 karen13 2002223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good job being strong! And what SarahD8 said about stalking Talbots website an EBay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-2002220 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:50:49 +0000 Angie 2002220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rotten luck. Proud of you though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-2002219 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:30:16 +0000 SarahD8 2002219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, bummer Christina!</p> <p>It might be worth stalking the pink coat on the Talbots website, or maybe even Ebay, since it sounds like you are pretty sure that the next size up would work.</p> <p>Fingers crossed that you find your perfect coat soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-2002216 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:18:23 +0000 Christina F. 2002216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Update - Talbots cost came. The fit is better than thebgeen coat but would be ideal in a bigger size. It pulls some around the hip. The next size is not available, of course. The coat is beautiful and it’s the exact same color as my old coat that I miss, so I’m sad about this. But I promised I wouldn’t keep anything unless it was perfect and it’s not. </p> <p>I will try Talbots come Fall though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-2000299 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 21:41:09 +0000 Jenni NZ 2000299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do see the fit issue in the pic you took. I have the same in my beloved vintage red coat. I don't do the buttons up but your climate is too cold.<br /> My favourite coat is a perfect cropped swing shape. Small up top and bigger at bottom just like me. I have decided any coat I ever buy in future will have to be a swing shape. There aren't many.<br /> I hope you get good money for selling it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-2000164 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:13:34 +0000 Janet 2000164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, the fit is not right, and I feel the same way about that fit issue (which I frequently have) — once I see it I can’t stand to wear it again! The coat is cut too straight. </p> <p>I agree that you should be picky and not settle even if you get rid of this coat right away. You have others that suit the need for something warm. I think it may be worth keeping an eye out for great sale coats in Nordstrom Rack or the like, because sometimes I have lucked on a great item after the prime buying season, (and maybe try that pink coat because I think that cut is more agreeable to less straight figures), but stay picky! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-2000157 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:03:21 +0000 Christina F. 2000157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Gigi, I just saw someone on the street wearing the green coat, and it fit her like a dream. That solidifies my determination not to wear it again. The black J Crew Chateau Parka, while a little warmer (and very prone to having cat hear stick to it), will work in roughly the same temperatures.</div><div><br /></div><div>The good news is I am selling a J Crew Lady Day coat on eBay that definitively no longer fits me. There's already bidding on it, so the money from that will help if I decide to keep the new pinky-purple coat. I don't usually sell my used items, but I know there is some demand for older J Crew coats in that style, and it was a gift that I'm loath to part with--it only ever barely fit me, though, and now not at all.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999984 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 02:22:45 +0000 Gigi 1999984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it were me, I would definitely take a look, but I wouldn't settle. Coats are much too expensive to settle.</p> <p>It can be so frustrating to find a coat that's exactly what you want, only to find that it is made for a different body shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999979 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:47:18 +0000 SarahD8 1999979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a good plan, and we'll hold you to it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999970 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 01:08:19 +0000 Christina F. 1999970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No worries - I won’t settle. The color of the Talbots coat would make me extremely happy if it works. I got the last one, which is why I ordered so impulsively. </p> <p> That will probably be my only attempt - if it doesn’t fit I’ll wait till NAS and just use the other coats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999968 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:57:41 +0000 Angie 1999968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the ladies. Have a look, but don't settle.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999963 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:46:54 +0000 Anonymous 1999963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't settle. You will still be looking for the coat that you really want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999962 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:45:14 +0000 JAileen 1999962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, that’s a bad fit. Fingers crossed the Talbot’s coat works out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999922 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 22:31:00 +0000 Christina F. 1999922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is what we’re dealing with. At the time I just assumed I’d have too much trouble finding something to fit me better. This coat wants a much straighter body than mine, but I have other coats that fit me much better </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999873 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:25:22 +0000 Christina F. 1999873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Jaileen - the Hawthorne rose color of that coat reminds me of a coat I used to love that died that was my favorite of all time. They had my size left (or what is hopefully my size) in that color and I ordered it.</div><div><br /></div><div>I think if it doesn't work out, though, I'll wait and see. I promise you all I won't settle for anything. I settled for the green one (I think there was no size up available when I got it), and it was a mistake. The color of the Talbots coat would make me as happy as the green--and I'd be even happier if it fits well.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999871 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:15:11 +0000 Sal 1999871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know that feeling when you want something to be gone - it is frustrating - and you can't unsee it.</p> <p>Nevertheless&nbsp; I think you should wait.&nbsp; Do not settle.&nbsp; You mentioned in other posts wanting to buy less and be picky so I think this is a chance to do that.&nbsp; Decide exactly what you want and go in with that plan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999869 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:09:36 +0000 Anonymous 1999869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree to wait and see what offerings show up at NAS or later, unless you want to alter it. Or wear it open if it looks ok that way. It is a happy color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999866 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:05:39 +0000 JAileen 1999866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here’s a similar coat at Talbots, in several bright colors. The sizes are kind of picked over, though:</p> <p><a href="https://www.talbots.com/apparel/jackets-and-outerwear/outerwear/italian-wool-coat/P183031125.html?cgid=apparel-jackets-and-outerwear-outerwear&#038;dwvar_P183031125_color=INDIGO%20BLUE&#038;dwvar_P183031125_sizeType=MS#sz=18&#038;start=19" rel="nofollow">https://www.talbots.com/appare.....8;start=19</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999865 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:05:03 +0000 missvee 1999865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That makes sense Christina. But what about ignoring the zipper altogether and closing it with a narrow leather belt? ( Still trying to save this coat for you haha ! ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999863 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:01:59 +0000 Jenni NZ 1999863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YLF does make us pickier for sure... but you did ask what we would do, and I personally would be sucking it up until I found something that made my heart sing. I think. Like the colour of this one does for you. I also love getting compliments, so there's that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999860 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:57:09 +0000 Christina F. 1999860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Suz, that's good advice, thank you. NAS might be good for this purpose.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jenni, I think my time on YLF has made me pickier about this stuff, and I was fooling myself about how bad it looks. My only full length mirror at home is in my bathroom, so I don't see myself full length in this coat very much at all. My building's lobby has mirrors, but I wasn't looking at myself that closely. The bottom of the horizontal placket of the coat pulls to one side much more than I thought, and also pulls that whole part of the coat crooked. I'll try to take a picture later before I leave work. That said, I get a lot of compliments due to the coat's color, and it keeps me warm, so I can just suck it up and wear it when it's the right thing to wear for the temperature. But now I know for sure how bad it looks.</div><div><br /></div><div>missvee - I'm quite sure it can't be altered. The coat is structured in such a way that the zipper can't be moved. Even if I took the zipper out, I still don't think there's enough fabric for the whole thing to lay straight. I don't think I want the expense of altering if I just intend to replace, anyway. Alterations are EXPENSIVE in NYC.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999858 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:54:43 +0000 missvee 1999858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you like the coat other than the ill fitting zipper? Is it a good quality piece? If so I’m wondering if you can have it altered. Option 1) would be to replace the existing zipper with a two way zip that you can leave partially undone, or 2) remove the zip altogether and replace it with either snap fasteners, or buttons.<br /> I agree with the others though - don’t buy anything new that isn’t what you really want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999856 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:49:09 +0000 Jenni NZ 1999856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would suck it up! What's the psychology? Why is it suddenly worse now than it was all the months you've been wearing it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999855 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:47:07 +0000 Christina F. 1999855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>nemosmom, I could well be wearing that coat on and off until May, if I keep it. It depends on the year.... I think the new topcoat will probably do when the temps are closer to 50, though. It DOES have room for layers underneath. I think I could even layer a blazer under it - certainly a vest. I have a Patagonia sweater zip up vest from work.</p> <p></div><div><br />smittie, this is what I have. The two fur lined ones are for colder temps. The topcoat is good closer to 50 degrees 9with the possibility to layer, as I said). It also gives me a lot of the same happiness and dressiness factor as the green one. The remaining items are mostly good above 50 degrees (the puffer is very lightweight).<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-an-ill-fitting-coat#post-1999853 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:42:07 +0000 Suz 1999853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wait unless I saw the HEWI. I would either layer under lighter weight coats, as <b>Nemosmom </b>suggests, or simply wear one that is a bit heavier than desired. I would wait for the NAS, which sometimes has great coat options (not always, of course). And meanwhile I might try on a variety of styles to find those that are most likely to work, even if they aren't in the right colour.&nbsp; </p>