https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:16:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120523 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:41:43 +0000 marianna 120523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Sarah, that's a horrible nightmare. I hope you never experience such a tragedy! :)</p> <p>My white Target moto jacket has denim dye on the sleeves already... *very* annoying. I'm sure it will be easy to clean though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120468 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:41:44 +0000 Sarah 120468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And Marianna, I thought of that, too. I actually had a nightmare where I bought the trench and wore it with my new Cookie Johnson jeans and they stained the neckline (of all places, don't ask me how that happened, ha). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120467 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:40:25 +0000 Sarah 120467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, Angie. Yes ma'am.<br /> I do dry clean about half of my clothes, so that isn't an issue.<br /> Maya, my furbabes have dark fur (actually, I have every shade represented except orange) buuut they don't get to play in the closets, so my clothing doesn't come in contact with fur (unless I'm lazy and throw them on the bed). Lint rollers and Pledges relatively new pet hair roller work marvelously.<br /> I am saving up for the trench and will get it and take photos asap. It's SO chic and very, very crisp.<br /> I'll wear it with denim and save the white jeans for summer when the trench will stay in the closet. Squee!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120423 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:08:28 +0000 Kristen 120423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Post pictures when you get it so I can talk myself into getting one too! I LOVE that, and it will be GREAT on you.</p> <p>GET IT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120373 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:44:17 +0000 shana 120373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw this trench in the store and it looked gorgeous! I bet it would look terrific on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120359 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:04:15 +0000 Patience 120359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want one too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120344 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:36:37 +0000 Tanya 120344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do get it Sarah! I have a cream one with black buttons and war it all the time in spring and fall. Dry cleaning once/twice a season works beautifully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120329 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:30:18 +0000 taylor 120329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha...Angie has spoken") nuff said!</p> <p>I have a white trench and I wear it year round...I love it and so will YOU!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120292 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:04:33 +0000 Angie 120292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GET THE WHITE TRENCH. I hope I'm crystal clear!</p> <p>You are speaking to the gal who wears a cream trench all Spring long in a dirty city. That's why we launder things :0)</p> <p>And also, not everything in life needs to be practical, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120265 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:03:27 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 120265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would be completely freaked out about it getting dirty, but I think that it is lovely and it sounds like something you would get a lot of wear out of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120254 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:10:18 +0000 garmenta 120254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's dry clean only because the fabric has a lot of nylon in it and nylon hates, hates, hates washing. The nylon should make it waterproof and easy to spot-clean with a baby wipe or a stain remover. If you don't mind a little maintenance, your white trench should be just fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120245 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:37:57 +0000 marianna 120245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say go for it! My only concern would be denim dye rubbing off on it... just something to keep in mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120242 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:30:23 +0000 Maya 120242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, I don't honestly find a white coat any less practical than solid black. In fact lately I have been thinking that darker solids tend to be worse. They show every speck of lint, dirt, hair, and dust. White seems better for your climate anyway. </p> <p>The only consideration for me would be if any of your kitties have black fur and shed a lot! I'm screwed either way because mine has both dark and white fur, so I have just made friends with a sticky roller. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120240 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:23:57 +0000 Inge 120240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love the idea of a white or cream trench for you Sarah (the M&amp;O one looks great). There's just something so chic and elegant about a trench in this colour, and you would rock the look).</p> <p>It may not be the most practical colour (I think there was a thread about this a while back, was it Brianna who asked about a light-coloured trench?), but it seems very do-able if you just wear it to go out and about and put on a different coat for outdoors-y type of activities.</p> <p>I say just go for it, your climate seems ideal for it!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120222 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:28:02 +0000 Christie 120222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why not? You're young, no kiddos with sticky fingers, lots of opportunities to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120201 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:14:51 +0000 MsMaven 120201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Years ago I bought a white trench similar to the one you show. I saw it at Bullock's Northridge in LA and bought it on a whim--I'd never had anything like it before. I was in law school at the time, also wife and mother to two school age boys. I wore that trench for several years and loved it. I don't remember it getting dirty--the close weave meant it shed dirt and spills. </p> <p>Living in LA meant I could wear it from fall through spring, although in the drier warmer weather I didn't need it too often. I vote yes--get it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120187 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:51:21 +0000 cciele 120187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooo, nice trench. So fresh. I can totally see you in that Sarah. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120177 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:18:21 +0000 rae 120177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is really pretty! The only thing that might not be practical is that it is dry clean only... though if you were only asking about versatility in your outfits, I think that it will get plenty of wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120172 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:01:37 +0000 Anonymous 120172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When we went out this past Friday night, a young woman in a beautiful white trench really stood out in the crowd of red or black coats. It seems ideal with your bright colored clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120167 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:40:36 +0000 AJ 120167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the white trench and think it would look fab on you, but what about a nice white blazer instead? You could wear the blazer more than the trench because you could incorporate the blazer into evening out looks on days that are too warm for the trench. Lower cost per wear with the blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120163 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:26:48 +0000 Jean Gray 120163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would suit you very well and be a great addition to your wardrobe. Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-practicality-of-a-white-trench#post-120157 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:17:41 +0000 Sarah 120157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking towards spring and trying to sort out what outerwear (if any) I should get.<br /> I have a black trench now, but don't really want to wear that much longer. It feels so drab to me now, what a change!<br /> We will probably have one more week of cold weather at least, and it could hit as late as mid-March. But after that, the temps will start to climb.<br /> I could see needing a springy trench for maybe 6-8 weeks (or more, we just never know here). Once we hit summer, all outerwear is packed away for awhile.<br /> I plan on wearing lots of brightly colored tops in solids and prints with white and denim jeans. I obviously don't want to wear a white trench with white jeans, but will probably wear the white jeans the most in the summer when a trench won't be needed anyway.<br /> Khaki is not an option because it is about the worst color on me. I really want something crisp, and some of the colored trenches just seem too bold for my classic style.<br /> I have my eye on this one, and love the fit. I'm just trying to sort through if it's worth it. I always have coupons for Martin + Osa, so price isn't a concern.<br /> <a href="http://www.martinandosa.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat160013&#038;productId=prod970655" rel="nofollow">http://www.martinandosa.com/we.....prod970655</a><br /> Any thoughts? Does anybody have a white trench and find it restrictive? </p>