https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-outerwear-vs-outfit-interest-cohersion-vs-essential-outerwear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-outerwear-vs-outfit-interest-cohersion-vs-essential-outerwear#post-1787918 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:14:12 +0000 Ginger 1787918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a valuable observation for you, though, that you feel meh without your coat. I was nodding alone with all of the other comments: Don't worry about too many statements, just put together a good, interesting outfit underneath. Then pick the coat that goes the best and is appropriate for the weather. My outerwear capsule is also full of statements, and I enjoy picking just the right one to complement what is visible of the outfit underneath. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-outerwear-vs-outfit-interest-cohersion-vs-essential-outerwear#post-1787898 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:25:10 +0000 harmonica 1787898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth P - so true. Most of the time the coat isn't open and I never wear it just over my shoulders. Maybe I'm over-analyzing this whole statement/essentials thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-outerwear-vs-outfit-interest-cohersion-vs-essential-outerwear#post-1787897 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:21:46 +0000 harmonica 1787897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Summer and shedev!</p> <p>Statement tops is a great take on this. I'm not sure I have that many. I can see it work well with essential bottoms. Actually, l'm really not sure where I like a statement to be in an outfit. Of course, it don't *have to* be in just one place, but it might be helpful to identify some focus areas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-outerwear-vs-outfit-interest-cohersion-vs-essential-outerwear#post-1787893 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:12:56 +0000 Elizabeth P 1787893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't worry too much about statement tops and statement coats being worn together.&nbsp; When I have a coat on, it's generally done up, hiding what is underneath.&nbsp; Then it comes off.&nbsp; I wouldn't go for an outright clash or anything, but they could both be statement.&nbsp; I would pay attention more if I knew I'd be walking around with a coat open.</p> <p>Most of your coats are neutral in colour, with a statement detail, so I definitely wouldn't worry about that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-outerwear-vs-outfit-interest-cohersion-vs-essential-outerwear#post-1787884 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 12:04:33 +0000 shedev 1787884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of your coats are neutrals or near neutral. You can wear statement tops understatement coats as long as you like the color combination. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-outerwear-vs-outfit-interest-cohersion-vs-essential-outerwear#post-1787870 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:04:48 +0000 Summer 1787870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's an interesting observation, Harmonica.&nbsp; I think your options are either to wear a statement scarf or jewellery with the plainer under- layer, as you mentioned, <b>OR</b> make sure you also have statement tops, dresses that work with each of your coats and jackets - maybe a print in the same colour the top layer.&nbsp; That way, you know that you always have a fail-safe option i.e. the essential under layer, but with the added bonus of variety from your statement tops.<br />&nbsp; <br />I like to ensure that I have all the essentials in place first, so that I know I <i>could</i> (in theory) dress entirely in those pieces if I needed to, and then add the statement pieces as and when I see them or when my budget allows . <br />&nbsp; </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-outerwear-vs-outfit-interest-cohersion-vs-essential-outerwear#post-1787862 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 10:34:57 +0000 harmonica 1787862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is not a very cohersive read, just some rambling thougths on statement vs essential outerwear vs the rest of the outfit. I'm sure others can frase it better.</p> <p>Spring is around the corner which means a change in outerwear. It made me take a look at my coats and jackets and I think I have a soft spot in this area.<br /> I have quite a few (too many) and I like them to stand out. I think this is a statement category for me. </p> <p>When I get indoors and remove my outerwear, I can feel a bit meh about my outfit. A statement bag and/or a scarf could of course do the trick. Jewellery, too, but l don't like to wear a necklace, bracelet or ring there days. How do you keep the fun and happiness in both outerwear and indoors and still look cohersive? </p> <p>I think there is a link here to the essentials/statement discussion, but I'm not able to put it into words. </p> <p>Here is a selection. I do have a parka, a yellow loose spring coat, two denim jackets and some other stuff, too. Blazers, super casual and gear are not included.<br /> #1 winter coats and jackets<br /> #2 winter / early spring<br /> #3 spring/early autumn<br /> #4 coats = spring/ summer, jacket late winter/spring<br /> # spring/summer </p>