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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: The long cloth winter coat https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Cardiff girl on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat/page/2#post-2286234 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 08:54:21 +0000 Cardiff girl 2286234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don’t know if Hobbs ships to Canada but they do good quality classic coats at not too scary prices.l personally wouldn’t go fora coat with a very high poly content.They don’t have the warmth and look shabby quite quickly,a little is fine but not the majority of the fabric content.l do have a few such coats bought in sales so l got a better quality coat for my money as it where. Like you l tend to wear pea coat styles more often but a longer coat is always useful and they last forever so l would say spend a little more and get one you love.After all it’s unlikely that you will need to buy another if you aren’t wearing it constantly.l have a long coat in my wardrobe that is approx.30 years old.l still wear it and it still looks fresh and modern. Roxanna on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat/page/2#post-2286216 Sat, 15 Oct 2022 01:03:35 +0000 Roxanna 2286216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Saw this article today and it made me think that you could get more Wear out of a cloth coat this way: <a href="https://themomedit.com/style-women-long-coat-wool-duster-fall-winter-outfits-maxi-dress-jeans-sneakers-tee-shana/" rel="nofollow">https://themomedit.com/style-w.....tee-shana/</a> Though I will admit that I always reach for the Kit and Ace slim puffer before my cloth coats of I will be walking anywhere... nemosmom on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat/page/2#post-2286208 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:28:27 +0000 nemosmom 2286208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I second the vote to try an Aritzia in Tall size. Are you sure a dressy wool (ish) coat would be infrequently worn? I picked up the slouch coat a couple of years ago and loved how it dressed up my more casual-leaning outfits. Sneakers, joggers, elastic ankle pants, cords, etc look so much more intentional with a nice topper. I was surprised at how much mine is worn. That said, like you, my essential coat is a short peacoat. I picked up a secondhand men’s peacoat, in a wool/cashmere blend, on Poshmark this January and it already has 56 wears. I would hold out for natural fiber (they are warmer than poly) and stalk the secondhand market to see what you can find. madeline on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat/page/2#post-2286205 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:42:48 +0000 madeline 2286205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What about this one? <a href="https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E452859-000/00" rel="nofollow">https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/p.....859-000/00</a> cat2 on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat/page/2#post-2286202 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:22:32 +0000 cat2 2286202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Can you get Cinzia Rocca in your area? They have good quality reasonably priced wool coats. I vote good quality, as this is for dressier outings. Joyce on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat/page/2#post-2286185 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:31:08 +0000 Joyce 2286185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I also had this wardrobe hole which I hadn't considered filling because I thought I could work around it. Had a beautiful knee length Belvest cashmere that always got pulled when there was a need to dress up but wasn't loving the style. Also another knee length black that never felt warm enough. One day I was in The Bay just before Christmas last year perusing the sale racks in Kookai and there was "the coat". It was over size which I usually try to avoid and a tie waist, another usual no, but it felt and looked so good on, it came home. I have worn it with everything and I always feel great. I have sweaters or scarves if more warmth is needed  but it is like wearing the most luxurious blanket and looks so elevated. I like to walk everywhere and have never been cold in it. Go for the good fabric mid price and you will not be sorry. Jenni NZ on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat/page/2#post-2286184 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:31:01 +0000 Jenni NZ 2286184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am a cheapskate Carla, and generally something that I know will not get that much wear I prefer not to spend a lot. However I have also been thinking recently, in a completely different context of a dressy sandal, that given I am 61, I should choose something that I would be likely to wear until at least age 70. I think we probably pick these round number ages as it’s about as far ahead as we can imagine. I am keener to have something that fits my particular aesthetic that I love and not something that will date *for me*. By that I mean say square toes- I have never liked them and feel it will be obvious in 9 years that they are of this moment. A more rounded toe won’t feel dated *for me* because I have always liked those whether in fashion or not. To Roxanna’s point though, I always feel those tie coats look exactly like what I call a dressing gown ( in North America you might say a bathrobe?!) Roxanna on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat/page/2#post-2286119 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:28:38 +0000 Roxanna 2286119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'll just chime in to say that for our climate, I would avoid the tie coats with no buttons, or coats with just 1-2 buttons. Given the wind chill and snow of Ontario, I find those tie coats do a completely inadequate job since the wind just goes right around the open part no matter how you tie it. Also, they are fiddly, move around when you sit and need to be adjusted every time you get up, need a scarf to fill in the open area at the neck, and often look like bathrobes. I find the same for 1-2 button coats. Great for milder climates - not for ours. I got a Harris Wharf coat from the Bay at a steal at the end of last season (you may remember) and it is warm, light and will last me for years and years (i wanted a comfortable, warm and not too heavy one I could wear to work.) You might try the Bay at the end of season if you are willing to wait. Also - you could try a more streamlined puffer that is slightly dressier, that you can layer under. I got this one in caramel at an end of season sale last year and I wear it for EVERYTHING - from early morning walks, to errand, to out to dinner. looks sleek and stylish. You might want to give it a try: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kitandace.com/ca/en/all-day-long-puffer-jacket/KWO10041-14990-M.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwkaSaBhA4EiwALBgQaNu9DF-jb4gQt3kCImtNlgB8iXVAjOnIpx423ZmR1fC8rMu2gOOR8RoCkgUQAvD_BwE">https://www.kitandace.com/ca/e.....KCAjwkaSaB</a> RobinF on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat/page/2#post-2286089 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:38:58 +0000 RobinF 2286089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Personally, I would do the inexpensive coat and save my money for something that I would wear a lot. As Gryffin said, a dress coat is usually for in the car and a quick run in and out, the higher quality, warmer coat would be nice but isn't as much a necessity in that case. I quite like the wrap coat you posted. gryffin on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat/page/2#post-2286088 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:34:33 +0000 gryffin 2286088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Runcarla - sorry I did not read the other replies.  I think it depends on the plan for use, amount of expected outings and longevity.  If you are just needing a dress coat for occasional events and date night and you will not be out in excessive cold for long then I think any coat that fits the aesthetic would be great.  I dumped big bucks on the aritzia babaton because I wanted a very, very warm forever coat and I have no tolerance for cold.  So that made sense for me.  If I was just doing a quick in and out I would be fine with something less.  I do think JCrew makes nice and reasonable coats and your selections look great.  I also own an old everlane cocoon coat that I love, it's shorter, less dressy and less warm but the perfect car coat.  It's back in stock slightly different styles on colors and pockets. Tanya on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat/page/2#post-2286086 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:13:31 +0000 Tanya 2286086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I second Bijou's suggestion of J Crew Lady Day coat, I have two an they have held up beautifully.  J Crew has sales often, especially towards the end of season, so there is a good chance to get on a very steep discount (50% or more). If you are willing to splurge, Mackage and Soiya & Kyo are my go-to for dreamy coats, and one can find a smaller coupon code from time to time as well. Anonymous on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286083 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:08:34 +0000 Anonymous 2286083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I bought this one last year, which is a good weight for my climate, and I wear it a lot. But it pills badly. Eventually I'll upgrade to the Lady Day. Dee on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286075 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:25:07 +0000 Dee 2286075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is a tough call, because I did have beautiful wool coat in the past, bought on sale no less and it was worn maybe three or four times over the course of a ten year period. It just wasn't warm enough for our Canadian winters or protective enough for the freezing rain thats been happening more frequently. Instead, I now have a really nice mid-thigh length Ralph Lauren puffer to wear for the winter and it seems to work well enough for when I dress up. So I'd likely splurge on something else. lyn67 on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286063 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:09:21 +0000 lyn67 2286063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you could spare your money. This will be a dressy coat, if understood me well, and used only 10x /year? I do have 50% wool coats which don't show any signs of wear after many years of use... and be aware some that claim to be wool are really only blends, too (see the Mango one form above for ref.) Bijou on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286060 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:15:42 +0000 Bijou 2286060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Whilst expensive at full price, I have a JCrew Lady Day coat that I got on deep discount that is classic in styling and very warm. I have had it for 6 years and it is wearing well, I will have it for many years to come. JCrew make them every year in petite, classic and tall. I would imagine that a tall will give you the length and sleeve length you are looking for. Gaylene on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286053 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:10:30 +0000 Gaylene 2286053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’d second BlueJay’s suggestion to check out Lorne’s if you are looking for a classic 100% wool coat. Both of the coats I’ve owned have lasted for decades.  Suz on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286047 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:03:17 +0000 Suz 2286047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmmm. This is a tough one. Two sides of your practical nature are at odds: the side that wants to economize and not overspend on an item that probably won't see a lot of wear, and the side that doesn't want to freeze to death on the occasions when you'd wear the item!  This would be (ahem, *is*) hard for me, too, which might explain why I also lack a long wool coat. For the past few winters it hasn't really mattered, but if I ever start going out again, I'm going to feel the annoyance of not having the right outerwear. I can sense it coming.  I have to say, I adore the feel of a coat in a beautiful fabric. There's nothing quite as luxe. I have a gorgeous Hilary Radley wool and alpaca coat -- it doesn't quite serve the. need because it is knee length only and a bit of a cocoon shape so works better with shorter or at least straight dresses or pants -- doesn't work with an A-line or full skirt. But OH, how lovely it feels to wear it! I'd be sooo tempted to get something like that. (This one was purchased more than a decade ago at the Bay, on sale.)  I think in your position I might check out some consignment stores in the city, just in case. Then, I'd haunt the Bay and Nordstrom's and see what's at Simon's and also Massimo Dutti, COS, Aritzia (if the sizing works in tall). Basically, I would try them on in all remotely feasible price points and see how you feel during that process. If you find a relatively inexpensive one that makes you go wow, you'll know it. If not, go for the "investment" piece on sale.  BlueJay on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286039 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 02:16:02 +0000 BlueJay 2286039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Also, incidentally, the coat I wore for 12 years was from Lorne's. I found my replacement last year (washable down coat, but it was a HEWI for two years)!! BlueJay on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286038 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 02:14:03 +0000 BlueJay 2286038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Take my opinion with a grain of salt, as I buy one coat and wear it nearly every day for 12 years and still LOVE my coats. I would go with a warmer (better material) coat. I have gone for cheaper coats and then shiver when I wear it. Have you tried Lorne's? I know you're not in the city , but you can order by phone. <a href="https://lornescoats.com/collections/wool-coats" rel="nofollow">https://lornescoats.com/collections/wool-coats</a> Aquamarine on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286036 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 02:03:22 +0000 Aquamarine 2286036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’ve thinned out my coat collection and I’m not even sure I have a long wool coat anymore…it would be stored away in my basement and the last few years I’ve gone nowhere I needed one. I do have a long puffer that has seemed sufficient for the very few wintertime events I’ve attended in the distant past. It’s burgundy and has a bit of sheen so it feels dressy enough… I remember when the forum was really into J. Crew’s Lady Day Coat years ago. They still sell it—definitely a classic. Jaime on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286033 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 01:58:33 +0000 Jaime 2286033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the mid-range option sounds right if you go retail. Or else consider the online second hand market in the US, even if you will have to pay shipping and duties. Just calculate that as part of the price. Indigoprint on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286014 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:17:40 +0000 Indigoprint 2286014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Do you sew? Wool is wonderful to work with. If you are not looking for too much tailoring a long -lined wool coat is achievable for those who may not be confident about taking on such a project. Irina on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286012 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:07:50 +0000 Irina 2286012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, forgot to say, you might want to try H&M premium selection.  kkards on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286010 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:02:00 +0000 kkards 2286010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the idea of the perfect forever long coat. But I feel it’s probably more of a goal than an actual thing..if that makes sense. I love the idea Of finding something thrifted, but that by its very nature isn’t something you can count on. Does mango ship to Canada? I haven’t seen any of those, but love the way they look. Unfortunately neither of those are 100% wool. I’d go mid priced if you find something you really like, not something you kind of like. Otherwise I’d skip it all together, JAileen on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286007 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 23:49:54 +0000 JAileen 2286007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Here’s another thought:  Pendleton.   Carla on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286005 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 23:44:09 +0000 Carla 2286005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, Irina!  Isn’t it crazy?  Also kind of wonderful that beauty comes in so many different forms!   Irina on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2286001 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 23:38:52 +0000 Irina 2286001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, if you can wait for sales. My black (of course) midi wool coat is from COS (of course) and cost me less than $180. There are The Bay days are happening now :)  I tried The Only coat from Aritzia last year and sleeves were too long. <div> </div> Janet on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2285991 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:29:41 +0000 Janet 2285991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’d also check out more midrange options — Avec Les Filles makes some nice coats at a good price point (not sure how readily available they are there). I got this burgundy one a few years ago and have only worn it a few times, but it’s just the thing when I do need a long, dressy coat. It’s classic enough that I will happily wear it for many years if it holds up well. It’s not 100% wool but that doesn’t bother me. Also, I’ve gotten away with my long puffer for dressier occasions (especially when traveling) because of the dramatic length and dark color. Is a cloth coat absolutely necessary, or might a refined long puffer serve you better? Angie on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2285988 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:19:31 +0000 Angie 2285988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd avoid the polyester content too. I'd get something mid-price range, good quality, and wear it for many years. I have two dressy maxi coats. Both are longer on me than on the models. They are gorgeous over all sorts of dresses, skirts, wide pants and jeans - across all sorts of lengths. The red in four or five years old (NAS), and the navy is brand new NAS. Both modern classic. I LOVE THEM! I don't tire of the silhouettes. Sal on "The long cloth winter coat" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-long-cloth-winter-coat#post-2285987 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:18:21 +0000 Sal 2285987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I added a new wool coat this year (Southern Hemisphere Angie - Brooklyn found it for me).  It was very pricey!!  But I have worn it 17 times since July when I added it.... That's because I love it - I could have chosen other pieces but when you have something new and exciting you know how it goes. Hopefully someone on the forum can point you in the right direction.   In terms of budget it is likely to be an expensive item.  I would consider the resale market, consignment as well.  In the end whilst I spent more than I intended I do not regret it for one moment.