https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:28:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat/page/2#post-1700110 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 20:09:41 +0000 Tanya 1700110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, doing a happy dance too! I am sure the coat will look smashing on you, Inge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat/page/2#post-1700100 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 20:03:34 +0000 Angie 1700100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>*HAPPY DANCE*&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat/page/2#post-1700095 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 20:00:19 +0000 Inge 1700095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a plan to me!-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat/page/2#post-1700084 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 19:50:57 +0000 marianna 1700084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, the XL in cobalt is sold out anyway. I will stalk. The Pendleton coat is due to arrive today, let's see how that one looks first! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat/page/2#post-1700070 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 19:40:26 +0000 Inge 1700070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know, right!!!<br />And Marianna, not to enable you or anything, but this coat in the cobalt would look so good on you!!-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat/page/2#post-1700052 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 19:26:10 +0000 marianna 1700052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Love this thread and the amazing outcome! Vicki is amazing! Can't wait to see pics of you wearing it. Now I want this coat too, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat/page/2#post-1700041 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 19:15:45 +0000 Inge 1700041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exciting update: Vicki managed to locate the coat and snapped it up for me!!! Thank you sooooo much, Vicki!!<br />I am, once again, blown away by all the kindness on YLF, WOW!!! Thank you all again so much for all your help with this!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat/page/2#post-1699994 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:27:50 +0000 Inge 1699994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh WOW, you ladies are so sweet. Thanks so much Janet and Vicki, it would be amazing if either of you could get hold of a Large for me!!!</p> <p>Janet - This coat will look stunning on you, I just know it!! And I like the sound of your "swapping out" strategy!-)<br />Have a fantastic time in Seattle!! I will be thinking of all of you!!<br />Vicki - You make me smile:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699849 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 14:52:45 +0000 Vicki 1699849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a gorgeous coat and color and let's see if we can find it for you. Once the stores open up here in the West Coast, I'll make a call for a size large. We need to get you covered for winter, Inge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699848 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 14:50:55 +0000 Janet 1699848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, good luck, Inge! It looks beautiful and I was going to keep an eye out for it tomorrow, even though I already ordered the Pendleton plaid coat to try in store, and I don't NEED another coat. That color is so gorgeous though, that if it was an amazing fit on me, I might let go of my very old burgundy coat to make room. Of course, maybe I could also get you the large if they have it and ship it to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699684 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 07:27:59 +0000 Inge 1699684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynn, this helps absolutely!! Thank you so much for chiming in. You helped confirm that this coat indeed runs bigger than the size chart indicates. I can use coats in all kinds of weights and warmth factors, so that sounds good.</p> <p>Sorry to hear it might not work out for you though -((</p> <p>ETA: Well, after all that deliberation, and with all your brilliant help, I decided I needed a Large. <i></i>Of course<i></i> that size wasn't available anymore when I put in my order a few minutes ago. (It was there when I went to bed 5 hours ago - she says in a whiny voice;-) Go figure.</p> <p>I guess I know what to do: stalk it until it comes back in stock ;-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699419 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:06:42 +0000 lynn 1699419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe I can help. I got it in a medium and it was too big. I used the size chart and also wanted to be able to wear a top and sweater under it. I haven't reordered in the small because the lapels might be too much on my petite frame. I'm 5'3". I loved the color and it felt like it would be warm but take that with a grain of salt - I live in NC. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699191 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 18:33:48 +0000 Inge 1699191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my word, BrieN, you have been <b>more than helpful</b>!! I can't even say how much I appreciate you looking the coat up online, and then stopping by the store to make all these enquiries. I appreciate it tremendously!!! Again: THANK YOU!!!</p> <p>And Myrtle, that goes for you too. Thank you tons for taking the measurements on the size Large!!! Now I have something to compare the Tahari coat to my other coats, and that will make the decision so much easier. THANK YOU!!!</p> <p>Also: do you think the sleeves could be let out? If so, then perhaps it's worth ordering the Medium after all (as I sense that you are not happy with how the Large looks on you). Just a thought.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699184 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 18:25:23 +0000 BrieN 1699184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry Inge. I'm at Nordstrom now and they don't have it despite the Internet telling me they had the XL and other "multiple" sizes. I don't know what is going on but I had the SA look it up in their system. No dice. I'm sorry to not be helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699163 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:59:03 +0000 myrtle 1699163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking at the size chart on the website, my measurements correspond to the size 14. &nbsp;On this size large coat, I measured approximately 17 inches across at the top of the shoulders with the coat laying flat, and approximately 23 inches across the torso where the sleeve begins under the armpit. &nbsp;With my size 14 measurements, the coat runs so large that it doesn't feel fab. &nbsp;In my opinion, sizing down from the website size chart would provide a much nicer fit with plenty of room for layering. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699069 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:02:31 +0000 Inge 1699069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BrieN - That would be SO helpful, oh my gosh, thank you so so much!!<br />Angie - Thanks so much for chiming in again too, you know I absolutely trust your judgement, silly website info-(( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699062 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:51:40 +0000 Angie 1699062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, BieN! You're going to save the day. Thank you soooo much.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699059 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:48:42 +0000 Angie 1699059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The online live chat person probably hasn't fitted the coat, Inge! The coat does NOT run TTS. I'm giggling at the thought of it!&nbsp;</p> <p>I have the cobalt XS Tessa coat here. It is GORGEOUS. Very fluid on the torso, which is fab for layering. And it's beautifully made. It fits like a regular size 4. That's two sizes bigger than what I usually wear. I wear a size 0 or XS at Club Monaco, which runs small. I am often sizing down to a 00 or XXS at Ann Taylor and J.Crew these days too. BR is anyone's guess. Their fits are all over the place.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am putting my money on the Large, but ideally you should try the XL too. I wonder if it would be worth the shipping both sizes?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699057 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:46:54 +0000 BrieN 1699057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge--the internet tells me my local store has these. I need to make a couple of returns to stores at the mall today and would be happy to take some measurements of the XL if that would help you make your decision </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699046 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:31:43 +0000 Inge 1699046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's brilliant, thanks so much, Myrtle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699044 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:30:51 +0000 myrtle 1699044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will check the measurements and get back to you. &nbsp;Glad to help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699036 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:21:47 +0000 Inge 1699036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just saw your reply too, thanks Angie! The Nordies size chart is throwing me off, because my measurements correspond to the XL (and in the live chat, the person who helped me also says it runs true to size, but maybe she was just following the website info), while Myrtle and you both say that it runs large. Sigh... </p> <p>ETA: Angie and Myrtle, I don't mean to sound as if I'm questioning your input, on the contrary!! Your on-hands advice is extremely valuable!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699035 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:19:32 +0000 Inge 1699035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, we crossposted Myrtle. Thank you so much for chiming in, this is very helpful indeed.<br />When looking at the size chart would you say you fall into the bust/waist and hips measurements for the size 12 or the size 14?</p> <p>(I'm larger busted and if the size chart is correct, I think I might need the XL). </p> <p>Totally agree about the colour!-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699033 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:18:21 +0000 Angie 1699033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, based on Myrtle's experience, I think a size Large.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699031 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:14:42 +0000 Inge 1699031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Update: I just did a live chat but shoulder measurements aren't available unfortunately. So it's back to square one... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1699030 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:14:00 +0000 myrtle 1699030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I purchased the&nbsp;Tahari 'Tessa' Boiled Wool Coat&nbsp;in a size large. For reference, I am 5 feet 8 inches tall and typically wear a US size 12/14. &nbsp;On me the coat was extremely large through the torso, however the sleeve length seemed about right. &nbsp;I do not plan to order a size medium, because I imagine the sleeves would be too short. &nbsp;Hopefully this is helpful, it is a gorgeous color! &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1698991 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:31:13 +0000 Inge 1698991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nancy - It's a beauty, isn't it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1698978 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:21:55 +0000 Mochi 1698978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a gorgeous coat!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1698963 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:01:25 +0000 Inge 1698963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's so sweet of you to even think about doing that, Jeanne, thank you so much! And good point about the shoulders, I will get on to an online&nbsp; chat and ask if they have those measurements. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-help-for-tahari-tessa-boiled-wool-coat#post-1698848 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:22:01 +0000 Jjsloane 1698848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge I would volunteer to try it, but it's not in any of my stores. Truefit tells me Large. I normally don't mind a little room for heavier sweaters underneath but I'd worry the shoulders would be too big. Can you message Nordies for those measurements? </p>