https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:38:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-432280 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:41:58 +0000 Scarlet 432280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! You had me with the title--I am a total coats girl. To be honest I like 2 and 3 best, even though more reliable people say otherwise. I actually think the leather jacket is pretty awesome because it has kind of a denim/distressed quality to it. Just be sure the colors go with your complexion (which I can't see). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-432270 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:27:04 +0000 rae 432270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you made all the right decisions. You've been looking for #1 for YEARS, so of course it must be yours. And #3 has been stuck in your mind long enough for a second try - I like it, FWIW. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-432175 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:24:25 +0000 Sylvie 432175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback and empathy. Unfortunately, I really, really can't justify buying all four, or even three of four.</p> <p>#1 is going to come live with me at *gulp* full price but I'm going to have to return #4 to make that happen.<br /> #2 is a pass.<br /> #3 will be styled and photographed in a new thread when it arrives.</p> <p>I think it will be easier to find a decent denim jacket again, certainly much easier than the great trench hunt of 2011. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-432160 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:03:03 +0000 ironkurtin 432160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1 and #3. I don't know why the forum didn't like it, but more importantly, when something grinds into your brain it's good to revisit it and see if it's as wonderful as you thought.</p> <p>I think you can pass on #2, personally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-432139 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:29:31 +0000 Kat 432139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems to happen that way doesn't it? I missed your earlier post on #3, but I have to say I really like it. I think you could easily justify #1 and #3 purchases because they satisfy 2 completely different needs. &lt;&lt;enabling&gt;&gt; . but true. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-432135 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:23:17 +0000 Carole 432135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a nice problem to have, but I like 1 best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-432093 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:36:13 +0000 Angie 432093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also vote #1. GREAT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-432048 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:19:49 +0000 Janet 432048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found this same syndrome the other day when I stopped in Anthro to make a return and check out some tops. Every. Single. Item. I tried on worked, to some degree or another. I've gone in there other times and had not a single thing look even passable. </p> <p>Even the SA commented on it. She helped me decide which items to try and which to leave behind for now. But I tried on that adorable red coat with the lace-up back that goldenpig has, and everyone who walked in the dressing room area commented on it. So it came home with me. Even though I have a full coat closet. I do have one old coat in mind that can go to a new home, though, so I will stick with my one-in one-out rule! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-432033 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:59:18 +0000 MNsara 432033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is fabulous on you! Are you sure you don't need a fall/spring trench????? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-432004 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:02:55 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 432004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup. The same thing happens to me. It is similar to shopping for something for a specific event and seeing nothing of interest. After the event you go shopping for recreation and find a trunk full of beauties. Murphy's law at work.</p> <p>I love #1 and #3. Number 2 is very pretty too but the first and third would serve different purposes so you could easily justify getting both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-431997 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:49:46 +0000 rute 431997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same problem!<br /> My favorite is no. 1! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-431996 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:45:38 +0000 Fruitful 431996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh. That's how it goes, isn't it? They all look great and serve very distinct wardrobe functions so you could get them all... :)</p> <p>I particularly like the trench.</p> <p>If I can afford it, I feel justified going on a shopping binge like that because things really do tend to appear in either a feast or famine way. Maybe this is your year for coats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-431985 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:26:08 +0000 Janet 431985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Number 1 is fantastic! I like 3 too, and I bet it will look nice with a scarf. </p> <p>After all, they all are very different styles of coats. I know can't wear the same coat every day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-universe-is-throwing-coats-at-me#post-431973 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:59:40 +0000 Sylvie 431973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear universe,</p> <p>Why do you provide me with four potential coats that fit and are flattering all at the same time, when I can't buy them all and don't need that many? </p> <p>1) After a year of searching and an ill advised Kate Spade purchase on ebay, a perfectly fitting trench shows up.</p> <p>2) I don't need a pea coat. Even if the orange version looks spectacular and the green version, which would also suit my coloring perfectly is 50% off.</p> <p>3) I've been thinking about this moto jacket since I tried it on at NAS, even though the forum <a HREF="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nas-dressing-room-shots-what-to-buy">didn't like it</a>. I've ordered it and will try restyling it open/with scarves, etc.</p> <p>4) Forum approved denim jacket in an <a HREF="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/denim-jacket-keep-or-return">earlier post</a>.</p> <p>-Sylvie.<br /> PS. You know, if you put them all on deep, deep sale, I would buy every single one of them. </p>