https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:20:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854971 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 01:21:45 +0000 Ginger 1854971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL! Henry VIII is rarely a good fashion muse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854895 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 15:51:34 +0000 Laura G 1854895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, after I posted the photos, I looked them over one more time and for some reason Henry the Eighth came to mind.</p> <p>Thank you all so much for the feedback. The coat goes back into inventory and now I have something I legitimately need to shop for. In RAY-ud. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854891 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 15:32:49 +0000 Angie 1854891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote pass on. Overwhelming.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854883 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:58:16 +0000 kkards 1854883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what sterling said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854866 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:48:42 +0000 Anonymous 1854866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful coat. &nbsp;Sadly, this particular coat swamps you and your frame. &nbsp;I vote passing it on to others that might be able to wear it and we find you a better coat. &nbsp;</p> <p>Let us know what you ultimately decide. &nbsp;We are always interested. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854850 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 07:03:52 +0000 skylurker 1854850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, it’s dramatic and glamourous, like a cape.<br /> It’s also quite dressy, doesn’t look like a « just throw on over jeans » item to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854847 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 06:28:15 +0000 rachylou 1854847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It *is* really a great coat and I think you actually look great in it, volume and all. You must be tall, because it hangs neatly. You don't look swamped to me. I find it arty in a polished way. That said, it *is* a lot wider than you... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854842 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 06:05:32 +0000 Carla 1854842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What minimalist said. You need a red coat. Even if it's just to put a twinkle in DH's eye. (Fabulous coat, BTW, just too much coat for you.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854841 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 06:04:57 +0000 Gigi 1854841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the design and the color, but I do think that the coat is too voluminous for your frame. I would look for a similar silhouette in a smaller size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854838 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 05:52:43 +0000 minimalist 1854838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's fantastic! And, I think, excellent inspiration for a coat that fits you without tweaking or compromise. </p> <p>This one will make someone bigger feel fabulous. As someone big, who doesn't have an easy time finding clothing, I vote for making this coat available to someone whose entire winter it will brighten. </p> <p>You need to stay warm, too. Can we help you find a coat that fits you marvelously and looks smashing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854824 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 02:48:21 +0000 troff3 1854824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I envy you that coat, but then I'm a size 14/16 so it wouldn't be so voluminous on me. (I'm always looking for trapeze shapes when I thrift, and I would've snapped it up in a second.) As Shevia said, it seems too wide even for the style. Maybe it works better in motion? About the sleeves, I don't think narrowing them is a good idea -- as is, they echo the flare at the bottom in a pleasing way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854823 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 02:44:32 +0000 delurked 1854823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the fence. I like dramatic, but it's a lot of look on your frame. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854819 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 02:31:36 +0000 Laura G 1854819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Shevia</b> -- No, but around here winter clothes is just a pullover sweater. It wouldn't take up much room in there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854817 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 02:29:08 +0000 Jaime 1854817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally see the appeal but it does look too big even for the design. Shortening the sleeves might help - are you wearing winter clothes underneath? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/swashbuckling-coat--what-do-you-think#post-1854809 Sun, 22 Oct 2017 02:16:00 +0000 Laura G 1854809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I have this 1980s red wool Anne Klein trapeze coat that I bought to sell in my vintage business. It's clearly not my size. But. I don't have a winter coat and so I wore it once last winter. My husband loved it--the drama and the RAY-ud! (If you're not American, that's red.)</p> <p>The overall volume is...well, voluminous, but then it's a voluminous design,. With the dolman sleeves shortened and narrowed toward the wrist....am I fooling myself, or could I make this work?&nbsp;</p>