https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:50:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030858 Wed, 29 May 2019 02:45:57 +0000 smittie 2030858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea. Not sure about practicality. If it is a fairly lightweight fabric, I think it could work as an indoor piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030839 Wed, 29 May 2019 00:22:28 +0000 fifthandfinest 2030839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Meghan Markle style! (see her leaving the hospital with baby Archie). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030780 Tue, 28 May 2019 19:26:04 +0000 nemosmom 2030780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thank you, everyone for your comments! I figured if chopping the sleeves was an inexpensive hack, it might help me get some wear out of my trench. The trench was inexpensive, but I may not want to sink more money into it.... My sewing skills are intermediate at best, and aside from Halloween costumes, they are never seen outside the house! I think I will put the trench in holding until fall, or maybe just pass it on.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030695 Tue, 28 May 2019 14:41:50 +0000 Angie 2030695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't cut the sleeves off your trench. The armholes are cut differently for that silhouette.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sleeveless tenches make the most sense in the Southern hemisphere, &nbsp;California, Florida, Southern states, Oz, NZ, and some Asian countries where the weather is warmer year round.&nbsp; </p> <p>I have the woolly gilet. It's not practical because I live in Seattle and am always cold. But a great piece that I wear every year for a short while. That's good enough for me. It won't date!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030668 Tue, 28 May 2019 13:04:28 +0000 Anonymous 2030668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've always loved the look of a long sleeveless trench, but cutting the sleeves off of an existing coat isn't a great idea unless you know what you're doing and are up for a challenge &nbsp;. &nbsp;Sewing person reporting here &nbsp;Not sure it's worth the work.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030657 Tue, 28 May 2019 12:31:19 +0000 Bijou 2030657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear my gilet as a topper for indoors. I always feel a bit strange sitting at my desk at work in a thick coat. However, a gilet, because it does not have the sleeves seems more indoor appropriate. I do think it is less versatile than a trench, but if you are not wearing your trench what do you have to lose by altering it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030652 Tue, 28 May 2019 12:15:43 +0000 Jules 2030652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with Janet - you’d be taking an item which at least has practical value in a pinch, and making it into what *might* be a fun statement item but with limited utility. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030646 Tue, 28 May 2019 11:54:59 +0000 Janet 2030646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the look of sleeveless trenches, but the style is nearly useless in my climate for my lifestyle. Will it increase your potential wear or limit it further?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030635 Tue, 28 May 2019 10:55:13 +0000 Staysfit 2030635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the Rag&amp;Bone Faye Gilet Jenni NZ mentions. I wear it in the transition between fall and winter when the weather is too cool to go without a jacket, but still too warm to wear most of them. It also works nicely as a topper over my dresses and jeans on cold winter days. I need to look and see if I posted any pics... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030633 Tue, 28 May 2019 10:43:18 +0000 L'Abeille 2030633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was hoping some of our sewing people would chime in but until they do.... Changing a sleeved coat to sleeveless is not an easy hack. You would need to recut/reshape the armhole and add a facing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030627 Tue, 28 May 2019 09:51:19 +0000 Anonymous 2030627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie had an outfit with one too, maybe that same. Suz has it, thought she wore fairly recently. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030622 Tue, 28 May 2019 07:48:23 +0000 Jenni NZ 2030622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is the one, I found it. Sold out but maybe some Fabbers have pics of them wearing theirs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030621 Tue, 28 May 2019 07:42:32 +0000 Jenni NZ 2030621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My gilet is my faux fur vest so it’s very warm. I think Suz and others had a long gilet which was quite popular on the forum maybe 2 years ago? Quite elegant. Those were great visuals Inge. I’m enjoying long cardigans again- I have 2 now. Hadn’t owned one since about 2007! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030583 Tue, 28 May 2019 01:21:34 +0000 Jaime 2030583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea and now you have lots of inspo!</p> <p>Inge you should save all your finds on a pinterest board called Excellent Inspiration!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030573 Mon, 27 May 2019 23:44:44 +0000 rachylou 2030573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like a sleeveless trench! I don’t think of it as a coat, more of an indoor topper. Something lighter for spring or summer. To me, any shoes go with. You can go quite sporty with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030571 Mon, 27 May 2019 23:34:21 +0000 Anonymous 2030571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Instead of chopping off the sleeves, you might try an inexpensive gullet to see how you like it. I have a long black fillet that looks like a sleeveless coat that I may have worn once. I prefer sleeveless jackets over a tank top or sleeveless piece as a way to add a third piece and still be cool in hot weather. The long coat, even sleeveless, may be too warm and look seasonally confusing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030557 Mon, 27 May 2019 22:35:28 +0000 nemosmom 2030557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Oh wow, Inge! Thank you so much for going to the trouble to find so many fab outfits! YES, that helps a TON! </p> <p> I have a utility vest, but it skews VERY casual. I had not heard of a gilet before - I had to google it! :D</p> </div><div><br /></div><div>After seeing your links, I think a point toe flat or nice loafer could work as a fine sub for the pumps. Not sure about the sneaker... maybe a <b>refined</b> shoe is the key, regardless of the heel height.... I will have to play with it, I think... But, it's great to have some solid visuals to go on <i>before</i> I go chopping off the sleeves... ;)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks again, Inge! You're the best!<br /></div><br /> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030554 Mon, 27 May 2019 21:42:46 +0000 Inge 2030554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Some examples (I've thrown in some examples of outfits with gilets too, because I think those could work just as well with a sleeveless trench):<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flats</b><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/408279522468436292/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/408279522468436292/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/281263939212374937/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/281263939212374937/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/348958671120878725/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/348958671120878725/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" 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href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/41306521567977485/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/41306521567977485/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517077896490/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517077896490/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517077122956/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517077122956/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517078485798/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517078485798/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517067569611/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/246642517067569611/</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Heels </b>(but see my comment above, I really do believe you can switch out the footwear quite easily in many of these outfits)</div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/33847434684449600/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/33847434684449600/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/759560293379553010/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/759560293379553010/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/521150988130660034/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/521150988130660034/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/501658845991602692/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/501658845991602692/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/270145677633939018/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/270145677633939018/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AcSHpTa3QKJvLwls1xXAZj4zIDek9Ct8oJR5CSXyLrVkWUrCgSEdJOs/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/.....rCgSEdJOs/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/36591815709349790/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/36591815709349790/</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Does this help at all?-)<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030552 Mon, 27 May 2019 21:17:29 +0000 Inge 2030552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I love the look of a sleeveless trench (and other types of "maxi vests", aka long gilets). I think the versatility depends a bit on your climate and/or how warm/cold you run.</div><div><br /></div><div>Will see if I can rustle up some styling examples with flats (I hear you, first thing I see when I start searching is heels, heels, and more heels, but then again, I can totally see many of those outfits with a flat shoe too &gt; you could think of it this way: <br /></div><div>- see a high-heeled pump &gt; replace it with a pointy-toe flat, an oxford, or a loafer or even a sneaker or sneaker hybrid for a more relaxed vibe<br /></div><div>- see a high-heeled bootie or knee-high boots &gt; replace with similar styles of footwear, but sans the heels</div><div>Easy peasy;-)<br /></div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sleeveless-trench-coats#post-2030534 Mon, 27 May 2019 19:28:28 +0000 nemosmom 2030534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After trying and failing to style my trench for the recent trench challenge, I find myself debating hacking the sleeves off my trench to make a sleeveless version. But first, I thought I would ask you all: do you have a sleeveless trench and how do you style it?</p> <p>I don’t know how practical they are - maybe just a dressier version of a utility vest? I looked online for outfit ideas, but I’m only seeing them styled with heels. </p>