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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: The Battle of the Blue Coats https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:11:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Dana on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats/page/2#post-2137459 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 22:03:52 +0000 Dana 2137459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That turquoise coat!!!! I'm having heart palpitations!  Gosh, Angie...they're all 3 so different. Is it a fair competition?  No matter what, you must keep the turquoise (you know, unless it doesn't fit, is itchy, et.)  To me it seems like the competition is between the 2 navy coats. The Boden sure looks like it would be warmer and it's so unexpected, bc we tend to see tans/browns for shearling coats. Jjsloane on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats/page/2#post-2137410 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 13:16:43 +0000 Jjsloane 2137410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interested in the final outcome, but I DON'T need any more coats. The sales during COVID have been so good I am overstocked at the moment.  Angie on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats/page/2#post-2137301 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 18:11:26 +0000 Angie 2137301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the thoughts, ladies! Lots to consider :) Waiting for the KC coat..... Helena on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats/page/2#post-2137185 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 22:24:03 +0000 Helena 2137185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love all these coats! I love how the navy colour gives the shearling coat a bit of an unexpected (and more polished, imo) twist compared with an earth toned version (which I can't help but associate with teddy bears!) The turquoise colour is such a BEAUTIFUL colour on you. It would look amazing with your new pink bag!! Laura on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats/page/2#post-2137180 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:53:27 +0000 Laura 2137180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oooh! Love a good coat competition. It's going to be tough for KC to take down that Boden navy option. I think a lot depends on your preference for lengths (and we know how emphatic you are about the correct length of EVERYTHING! lol!).  Roxanna on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137108 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:03:29 +0000 Roxanna 2137108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Navy looks super cozy, but not as luxe to me. I wonder if the relaxed look will make it look less polished as it wears? Especially with trendy jeans - will the whole look feel too dressed down for your taste? The structure and colour of the turquoise looks like a slam dunk for you. Angie on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137104 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:47:56 +0000 Angie 2137104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh! I just put it on with a WHITE pullover, and no fuzz. Yet. I will try again later. anchie on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137103 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:23:06 +0000 anchie 2137103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie - thanks for the response, and glad to hear that is roomy, I like roomy coats too. About the lint - I didn’t explain correctly, sorry, I meant if it is creating lint, read in reviews that faux shearling is creating fuzz and leaving it on the clothes under it. Angie on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137100 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:14:18 +0000 Angie 2137100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the thoughts, ladies! Helpful and amusing :) unfrumped, I love the navy version of the shearling coat so much more than the earth tones for me despite it being iconic in shades of beige. Good point about the KC peacoat vibe! Lynn, are you looking on Boden UK or USA? The sizes differ greatly! I bought the coat in a US2. That's a UK6. Boden tends to run TTS. Sometimes it fits me, sometimes I have to alter a size down.  Minaminu, the turquoise coat is not as warm as the navy, and that's dead right. I do well with an assortment of coat thicknesses. Sterling and slimcat, :) notsaf, pretty RL coat! But I need side entry pockets.  Anchie, if anything the navy shearling coat runs a bit big! I need to adjust the buttons to make the fit a bit narrower. Plenty of room everywhere. Roomy on the sleeves too. I just tried it on with quite a chunky pullover - no problem at all. I like that it is roomy. Lots of good layering possibilities. As for lint, I haven't noticed. And Sam is hypoallergenic so he does not shed. anchie on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137094 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:44:01 +0000 anchie 2137094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, I have been looking at the Boden navy coat because I need to update my coat capsule. Just realized it is on deep discount since it is last season and almost completely sold out, but there is one left in what I assume is my size. I read the reviews and they are divided. Lots of them very happy with it, but also many are saying that sleeves are running tight and that is difficult to layer and also that is creating a lot of lint everywhere. Would you agree with this assessments? Style Fan on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137093 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:39:37 +0000 Style Fan 2137093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That turquoise coat is gorgeous!  I love the style and the colour.  I am curious to see it on.  All three coats are great finds but the pea coat and the turquoise are my favourites. Karie on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137085 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:28:52 +0000 Karie 2137085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh the long navy pea coat looks so pretty! I love a good pea coat, and that longer length is perfect. The turquoise coat is a gem too, if it fits well it’s a keeper. lynn on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137084 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:20:09 +0000 lynn 2137084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, what size did buy in the turquoise coat?  The Boden size chart says I would need a 10 or 12. I wear a 6 in US sizes. Do they really run that small? Ginger on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137082 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:27:37 +0000 Ginger 2137082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't need any coats at all, but I love the idea of navy shearling! delurked on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137081 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:27:13 +0000 delurked 2137081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love a turquoise coat for you. Striking, but goes with so much of your wardrobe. Bijou on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137080 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:23:30 +0000 Bijou 2137080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Both Boden coats look beautiful, that turquoise colour is fabulous. Anonymous on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137079 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:22:18 +0000 Anonymous 2137079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You make a sound and reasoned case for these categories.  I see why you would need them.   notsaf on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137076 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:13:03 +0000 notsaf 2137076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, did you think about trying this LRL one in navy? (Sorry my Bookmarklet not working in Chrome) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/lauren-ralph-lauren-double-breasted-wool-blend-coat-regular-petite/5614284?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAnniversary%20Sale%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FCoats%2C%20Jackets%20%26%20Blazers&color=new%20vicuna">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/la.....w%20vicuna</a> lyn67 on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137075 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:07:57 +0000 lyn67 2137075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you decided already to keep the gorgeous turquoise-what a lovely bright color! Then the 2 navy are so different and each so fab, too...I'm curious, but would probably enabling to keep all!:-)) RobinF on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137074 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:58:24 +0000 RobinF 2137074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful coats! I especially love the Boden ones. notsaf on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137070 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:32:47 +0000 notsaf 2137070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I quite like the navy shearling coat! Just a little unexpected. It must look great on you with your stature. Look forward to pics! kkards on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137068 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:16:41 +0000 kkards 2137068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Following along with interest.  anchie on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137059 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:37:08 +0000 anchie 2137059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Navy coats are different enough that you should keep both if they pass the Angie test. And definitely keep the turquoise - beautiful color that is not easy to find. Can’t wait for the photos. Minaminu on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137050 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:52:30 +0000 Minaminu 2137050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can see why a lot of people are voting for the turquoise coat, the colour is stunning! It's wool blend, though: will it keep you warm enough? Anonymous on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137030 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 05:27:11 +0000 Anonymous 2137030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Keep the turquoise coat no matter what you decide about the navy. I would them keep the. Boden navy coat as it is different. Since your wear a navy coat often, maybe you should keep both navy coats. Providing they each fit well and fill a need. Suz on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137028 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 05:03:05 +0000 Suz 2137028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You need the turquoise!! Well, if the fit is right and it's the right shade.  It looks like a nice classic style.  Awaiting your reviews! slim cat on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137019 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:15:47 +0000 slim cat 2137019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Navy shearling looks so comfy and fun. Probably super nice to touch and pet it . rachylou on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137017 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 02:57:49 +0000 rachylou 2137017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh man. Got to say I the navy shearling looks super cozy. Jaime on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137012 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:47:49 +0000 Jaime 2137012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ They both look perfect for you. The KC is definitely the underdog right now! Preppy Pear on "The Battle of the Blue Coats" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-battle-of-the-blue-coats#post-2137001 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:59:38 +0000 Preppy Pear 2137001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Swoon on the turquoise coat! Follow the battle with interest...