https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me/page/2#post-972529 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 15:01:19 +0000 Karie 972529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #5 the best. When it is buttoned up and not belted, it kind of swallows you. The sleeves could be shortened a tad - but I usually leave mine long, I like them that way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972378 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:42:17 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 972378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read your other post on the decision, but I had to add here: The Theory dress backward is awesome! A stroke of genius. I'm inspired! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972370 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:37:43 +0000 catgirl 972370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all are so sweet and this thread has been so helpful!&nbsp; But sadly, I'm sending it back and just posted a separate thread on the reasons.&nbsp; *mwah*</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972360 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:26:15 +0000 velvetychocolate 972360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>End though I can't type properly on my new tablet, I had to log in just to say that I love this on you.</p> <p>there is something special about this colour on you..it's magical. You look stunning in this and it's different enough from the rest of your wardrobe that I think it's a real keeper. Excuse my lack of proper punctuation and so on ...</p> <p>..this trench is such a beautiful colour on you , that I couldn't help but log in and tell you so. Keep!</p> <p>You really look beautiful in this, and it's unlike anything else you have, and yet - it'll work with so many things.</p> <p>&lt;end tablet typing attempt&gt;. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972355 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:21:45 +0000 Transcona Shannon 972355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks great on you and you're totally making me wish I could wear any sort of beige shade. The colour is magnificent on you.</p> <p>Love the fit and I really like it buttoned all the way up. As others have pointed out, your edgy hair and footwear will make sure this classic jacket never becomes conservative on you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972352 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:19:02 +0000 Diana 972352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #5 - it's very James bond! </p> <p>Not sure I like it in the unbuttoned + belted incarnation though - it seems a bit sloppy. What does it look like totally open? Because I feel like I often just throw on my trenches to quickly go outside and don't bother to close them at all... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972335 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 02:58:54 +0000 catgirl 972335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm.&nbsp; Maybe I'm hesitating because of my husband's comments (he also said it looked too conservative for me)... I am glad the color works - it's not truly beige, as Claire so aptly described in her post.&nbsp; That is a lesson learned!&nbsp; </p> <p>Thanks ladies and keep the comments coming - I'd be happy if my search were over! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972316 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 02:24:16 +0000 Carla 972316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not flash someone...show up at the local hotel's bar for an assignation! (Forewarning DH to meet you, that is!). That will certainly change DH's perception of the trench! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972301 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:47:31 +0000 Aziraphale 972301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, you <i>could </i>flash someone it that coat. &nbsp;It's perfect. &nbsp;hahahahahaaaa</p> <p>You're the wrong sex though. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972300 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:47:18 +0000 Beth Ann 972300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's funny, when I read the title of your post I thought, Una?&nbsp; BB Trench?&nbsp; I expected it to look too conservative but to me it looks kind of ..... forgive me here.....sexy.&nbsp; A little bit Bond Girl, maybe, but in a really good way, not a tench-coat-flasher way, lol!</p> <p>This color, which is SSB on many of us, works beautifully with your skin tone and the contrast of your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972296 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:44:53 +0000 Parsley 972296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree- 5 looks great! I have similar issues with trenches since I don't have a well-defined waist, so they do require a little tweaking to look their best. I think you've got it, though!<br />I vote keep! And I'm so jealous of how well you wear that color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972294 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:44:27 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 972294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My initial reaction is that it looks elegant on you, and the color is gorgeous with your complexion and hair. I think I like it best belted, and I like your rakish way of wearing it open and belted. <br />Before I read further comments, I wondered if you were hesitating about the light color, because maybe most of your work clothes are darker, or maybe it's easier to keep a dark coat clean-looking through lots of wear. <br />But I do like it a lot. I lean toward Runcarla's thoughts: I'd wear it a lot. As to edginess, I like the look of a super sleek piece along with edgier ones, like this coat with the boots you have on.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972290 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:42:14 +0000 catgirl 972290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, thanks!&nbsp;I was hoping to look more long and slender like you and Claire&nbsp;do (we're not that far apart in size, though you're taller and less shoulder-y)... Off to take some new pictures!</p> <p>BTW, my husband's comment was that I looked like I was going to flash someone.&nbsp; He was still grumpy about UPS.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972287 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:41:19 +0000 catgirl 972287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops duplicate post!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972285 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:39:35 +0000 Aziraphale 972285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fat face? &nbsp;What?</p> <p>I love it -- love the colour, love the style, not too conservative at all -- but I'd lose the belt. &nbsp;Or tie the belt at the back. &nbsp;It looks fab in pics 4 and 5, unbelted.</p> <p>I've never figured out a way to&nbsp;wear a belted trench either. &nbsp;And I'm little, like you, and not a dissimilar shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972280 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:37:25 +0000 rae 972280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooooh, I love it! I like it all ways, actually. Belted it reminds me of Allsaints, and unbelted it has a very interesting boxy/modern/cocoonish quality. The color is stunning! Want to see your tweaks with the collar etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972278 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:35:36 +0000 catgirl 972278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny that 5 is a fave because with my short neck and fat face I assumed it would be the worst of the button options on me!&nbsp; Hmmm.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972270 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:32:00 +0000 Suz 972270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Angie. I love the colour on you and think it could work brilliantly. Your hair will not allow anything to look too conservative.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972269 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:31:28 +0000 Jaime 972269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. There is a huge difference between #2 and #5 to my eye. I am not at all crazy about it in #2 - I will say I may be&nbsp;projecting and have major trench phobia. On the other hand, I love it in #5! Thanks Una, I think&nbsp;you will help me get to the bottom of my trench issues with your fab new trench! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972266 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:24:39 +0000 catgirl 972266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks!&nbsp; As soon as I am no longer hot and sweaty, I will post new pix to reflect the tweakage and see if that makes a difference.&nbsp; The more I wear it, the more I like it - but I am not sure if I should keep trying more trenches.&nbsp; I've been looking for 2 years, dang it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972236 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:43:04 +0000 Caro in Oz 972236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm liking this on you so much I'm rethinking mine - your hair &amp; boots take it out of the conservative realm imo.&nbsp;What Angie said though - you will be wearing it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972235 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:35:32 +0000 Anonymous 972235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's from hearing your changes I think I will like them better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972234 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:31:25 +0000 Carla 972234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I had this trench, and it looked on me like it looks on you, I would keep it and wear it into the ground.</p> <p>I would also source a colour block bag with black, white, and the colour of the trench. Or maybe navy, white, and the colour of the trench. I would wear it with my navy dress pants outfits. I would wear it with lady like heels and a dress. I would wear it over black capris and a mariner. I would worry that I would wear it out, and worry about how I could ever replace such a beutiful trench.</p> <p>Keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972232 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:24:32 +0000 Angie 972232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute Kona :). </p> <p>I am always honest. I love this on you! I don't find it conservative at all. Chic! The colour&nbsp; is stunning with your complexion (high five Nicole D). Your footwear, eyewear and hair add instant edge to the look - NOT that that's a requirement at all. But that might make you feel better!!! </p> <p>(I do not like it unbelted and buttoned-up, but it will look fab loose and unbelted). </p> <p>But you have to wear the trench - not me (I'd look gross in that colour!). It has to feel right. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972231 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:24:05 +0000 Nicole D 972231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it all buttoned up too. &nbsp;Liked it better the more I looked at it. &nbsp;Colour is great on you. &nbsp;Just looks a bit bulky in 2 and 3 and I don't really like it unbelted. &nbsp;But Angie ha spoken! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972226 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:13:11 +0000 catgirl 972226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, SERIOUSLY?&nbsp; I know you are always honest so I trust you not to humor me here.</p> <p>I was 100% convinced it's a fail.&nbsp; I am liking it more as I wear it around the house, but I'm worried that's it's just conservative at my age and not edgy looking at all.&nbsp; I mean, I know it's classic and I love that buttoned up boyish&nbsp;aspect of it but I don't want to be mutton dressed as well,&nbsp;mutton.&nbsp;</p> <p>I will post some additional pictures as rearranging some of the features and how I button it is making quite a difference.&nbsp; But right now Kona is nudging me because my running shoes are on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972220 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 00:00:36 +0000 Angie 972220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #5 best by far! Totally loving it on you, Una. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972216 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:55:56 +0000 catgirl 972216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I've fiddled around and discovered a couple of things.&nbsp; The belt is buttoned to the back, so I've unbuttoned it, which lets me tie it in back and create a waistline.&nbsp; The collar also lies flatter and the lapels are pretty malleable, so I can shape it better than I thought.&nbsp; I should post a couple of better pictures but I have to take the dog for a run.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972214 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:54:18 +0000 Anonymous 972214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. I don't love it on you. I think one that flares a little more would suit you better? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-bb-trench-on-me#post-972212 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:49:21 +0000 donnat 972212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks best without a belt, I like 4. And 5 the best. I do love that coat. </p>