https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:24:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer/page/2#post-1088953 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:36:20 +0000 Astrid 1088953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Pil! You're right, there's so much that would work with the grey.</p> <p>Thanks Parsley! And yes, I tend to do the same, play it safe too often which results in a wardrobe that could use some interest. On the other hand some of the more out there things I've bought were never worn and got purged quite fast. I think it's difficult to find the right balance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer/page/2#post-1088339 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:27:47 +0000 Parsley 1088339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That coat is great on you, Astrid!<br />I do love the pink one, too, but you need to feel comfortable in it.</p> <p>Speaking for myself, I think maybe I've chosen the plainer, safer, more practical&nbsp;versions of things too much, and I'm trying to choose a few things that are more of a statement. It's hard, though, because the practical things are, well, more practical! Looking at you, my almost all black and gray closet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1088325 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:11:37 +0000 pil 1088325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful fit, Astrid. The pink is so vibrant and happy, but in the long run it sounds like you will be happier with the gray. Think of the fun you will have with accessories! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1088174 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:49:07 +0000 Astrid 1088174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lyn! I'm going to wear my pink hat in any case, so I'm not without pink even if I go with the grey coat.</p> <p>Scarlet, I agree about the purple, it's too bad. I was browsing scarves and came across this one below, I think it would be fantastic with the grey coat (there's yellow in it) and with my pink hat... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1088163 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:33:16 +0000 Scarlet 1088163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the pink is actually a good color on you, but I get that it is too bright for your taste. The fit is really awesome. Bummer about the purple because that color would have been great too. Well, let's try the gray on then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1088034 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 15:39:41 +0000 lyn67 1088034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yesss! Beautifull fit! I actually love the pink on you Astrid! You can always tone it down with (light) grey&nbsp;scarves and hats!&nbsp;Although if you will order the grey, then pls match it with some pink scarves:-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087985 Sun, 17 Nov 2013 14:46:10 +0000 Astrid 1087985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Irene!</p> <p>Thanks Inge! I guess the grey is definitely the safer option. But I do like the idea of it looking at a neutral coat, much better than a black one for example. I actually think I would stand out plenty with this silver grey coat and some colorful accessories. I think I could take the pink in small doses (in fact I have a hat in almost the same color), but in a coat it feels a bit too bright to me. </p> <p>Thanks Sveta! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087442 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:45:02 +0000 Sveta 1087442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this color for you and the fit looks great. I like bright colored coats to help fighting winter blues </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087433 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:31:49 +0000 Inge 1087433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry the purple coat didn't work out, Astrid, but this puffer is perfect!! I too really love the pink on you (and after getting a bright green coat two years ago, I can tell from experience how surprisingly versatile a bright colour can be, even if it doesn't seem to "fit in" with the rest of your wardrobe at first sight + I've also discovered that wearing a coat in a&nbsp;bright, happy colour can really cheer you up on even the dreariest of Winter days - just my two cents:-) But of course <i>you</i> have to love it to bits too, Astrid. Curious to hear your thoughts on the grey one too. Keep us posted!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087403 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 20:47:01 +0000 Irene 1087403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course I'm not seeing it IRL but I like the color in the photos. It looks beautiful. And for a puffer, it looks very good too. Good find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087381 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:59:11 +0000 Astrid 1087381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jude! I didn't know we had another Berlin member here. This would be my first down coat too. Dark green sounds lovely!</p> <p>Thanks Beth Ann! I do like yellow but can't really wear it either. But a little detail like this is different. </p> <p>Thanks Joy! Maybe I would also get used to the pink - I'm just not sure and it would be a costly experiment... You look fantastic in your pink trench!</p> <p>Thanks Shannon! But you wear mostly pencil skirts, right? My straight plaid skirt might work, but I think it looks strange when the bottom of a fuller skirt is visible below the hem of the (straight cut) coat.</p> <p>Thanks Una!</p> <p>Thanks Angie! Yes, I thought so. They will come fetch the return package on Thursday, I have time to consider it until then. Of course it would be great to get the grey one before then, but I don't think they will be that fast.</p> <p>Thanks Unfrumped!</p> <p>Thanks Dianthus! This one is very lightweight too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087345 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:11:40 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1087345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, you have a keeper.&nbsp; I have a similar length LE puffer and really like it.&nbsp; It isn't too heavy and is very comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087337 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:58:33 +0000 unfrumped 1087337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great! But I can see how a deeper or richer color might suit you more. It needs to either be a "happy" bright for you or a neutral. See how you like the gray, It is more silvery than I would choose, but is a great neutral and you could go to town with scarves and then not feel too out there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087335 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:56:17 +0000 Angie 1087335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer perfect puffer. You FINALLY found another coat, Astrid.&nbsp;</p> <p>I vote pink. And you probably knew that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087317 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:30:47 +0000 catgirl 1087317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous fit, Astrid! How can someone look so good in a puffer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087307 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:22:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1087307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic fit Astrid and having bought a Lands End puffer last year, I can speak to how comfy and warm those coats are. Glad you ordered the grey to try &nbsp;and as Suz mentioned, you can change up that with different scarves and hats.&nbsp;</p> <p>BTW I wear mine with skirts and dresses all the time - I just add tights and knee high boots and voila! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087303 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:18:46 +0000 Anonymous 1087303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad that you ordered the light grey and hope it fits you as well as the pink does, knowing fit can vary. It took me a few outings to feel comfortable with the color of my bright pink trench, but now I hardly notice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087302 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:17:58 +0000 Beth Ann 1087302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this coat!&nbsp; You know I don't shy away from color, but I think wearing strong color is as much about personality as coloring.&nbsp; You have to want to be this visible.&nbsp; The grey is a pretty shade.&nbsp; I wouldn't hesitate to buy a new scarf is yellow is what really makes you happy!&nbsp; I have to enjoy yellow vicariously! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087297 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 18:06:02 +0000 Jude 1087297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand your hesitation about the color, but the fit&nbsp;is great! I'm glad you ordered&nbsp;it in&nbsp;a different color and hope it will work out for you.&nbsp;Living in the same city as you I kind of want to see you in a real&nbsp;winter coat, you know&nbsp;;-) I got my first down coat last december, after having thought long and hard about the color, because I wanted it to go with everything, and I'm quiet particular about what goes with what. The coat I finally&nbsp;got is dark green, and I wore it to the ground last winter. It's a nice feeling to be warm :-)</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087234 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:41:10 +0000 Astrid 1087234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Missvee!</p> <p>Thanks Suz! That's it - it doesn't look bad but it feels too garish on me. I think I will be happy with the grey one. And the silver grey is a long way from the old black too!</p> <p>Claire, it would probably work very well if it wasn't as saturated, you're right. Don't get me wrong, I like a bit of color especially in the dark winter months, but this seems a tad too much. </p> <p>Thanks Deb! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087204 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:10:00 +0000 deb 1087204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although I like the pink on you I think the grey will be more versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087203 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:07:06 +0000 Anonymous 1087203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for answering Astrid. I'm a soft summer too, and this color looks spot on in regard to hue (chroma?) but it is pretty saturated. I think your dark hair&nbsp;(well, darker than mine with the grey) helps you pull it off. I noticed the pink in your cheeks right away. If it doesn't look a great deal brighter IRL, and you love it, I would keep it. If not, the grey is a viable option. I think a lot of depends on your personality and what you want to project.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087202 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:07:04 +0000 Suz 1087202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fit is gorgeous, Astrid. And I know what you mean about the pink. In the monitor it looks terrific on you (but it reads more as a red on my screen). But I have a casual rainproof jacket in that pink -- I bought in in an emergency situation at a super low cost and I am not sorry -- it's just that I would not pick it again because I feel not like myself in it. It doesn't actually look bad but I feel too garish. I think the grey will be lovely with a great scarf and you have many of those.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087200 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:03:19 +0000 missvee 1087200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great fit! At long last you've found the perfect coat.<br /> I love the pink but you have to love it too, so follow your instincts if you think the grey would be more wearable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087198 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:00:34 +0000 Astrid 1087198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Marmee! I ordered the grey. I think I will feel much more comfortable in it and the extra money is well spent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087195 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:55:23 +0000 Marmee 1087195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others. &nbsp;You should love the color. &nbsp;It doesn't look bad on my monitor, but I would worry that IRL it was kind of garish. &nbsp;I vote to spend the extra on the grey and wear a colorful scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087191 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:50:14 +0000 Astrid 1087191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks JAileen!</p> <p>Thanks Claire. I agree, the fit is fantastic. And what a good memory you have. It was both with the pinks sinnies. I'm wearing them more now that they are a bit darker and not as bright pink, but still only under my one dress because I'm not comfortable in them with shorter tops. I don't have anything against sort of a darker cranberry pink, but this is very bright and not what I would chose with other clothes.</p> <p>Thanks Donnat! I agree this is a happy color, but I'm not sure it's not too bright on ME. I'm a soft summer who can wear warmer tones too - as long as they are soft. I feel like you see the color more than you see me.</p> <p>Thanks Shirley. Why do you think the grey would be too light? I'd go with more a more colorful scarf and hat then and I can wear light grey well (e.g. with pullovers).</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087190 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:49:58 +0000 Shirley 1087190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The color is very pretty on you. With your complexion and hair. I know it is louder than you are used to but I think you should keep it. That light gray in my opinion is too light. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087184 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:45:59 +0000 donnat 1087184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, this color is gorgeous. It is a real pop of happy on a drab winter day. That said, i don't know, you have to love the color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rexchange---le-puffer#post-1087183 Sat, 16 Nov 2013 15:45:35 +0000 Anonymous 1087183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so sorry about the purple coat! I thought it would be a sure thing.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have to say that I kind of LOVE this pink coat on you. Like times a million. The color is stunning.&nbsp;What immaculate fit!&nbsp;But I want you to love it that much too if you keep it. Remember the hot pink skinny jeans that your friend gave you? You were never really comfortable in them and I can't remember if it was the color that bothered you or the fact that they were skinny jeans. Refresh my memory s'il vous plait.&nbsp; </p>