https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 05:48:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901975 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:55:11 +0000 Carole 901975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We have had a rare winter when warm sweaters didn't get enough action but that is a rare occurrence. Cashmere is ideal and would get loads of wear!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901916 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:51:58 +0000 Nadya 901916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I run warmish and wear cashmere sweaters - I wore a cashmere v-neck Saturday under a lightweight anorak to go wine tasting and run errands. &nbsp;I find that because it breathes so well cashmere works for me. &nbsp;Now a ski sweater is a different story....<br /><br />Hope you'll find your way to Stumptown!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901826 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:04:04 +0000 ironkurtin 901826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ We're talking about moving... Cross fingers! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901773 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:53:30 +0000 K. Period. 901773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ IK, I don't run hot or cold, but&nbsp;I wear sweaters all winter long in Portland. And all spring. And often in summer. And obviously fall is sweater weather. &nbsp;Seriously. Cashmere, alpaca&nbsp;and heavier wool in the winter--the sweater&nbsp;is an essential layer. Light wool and cotton are summer layers. &nbsp;I really did mean it that since you are acclimatized to Austin weather, you probably would be miserable without a sweater. &nbsp;Portland is a tiny bit warmer than Seattle. Think how often you see Angie in outfits that feature a sweater. &nbsp;There is lots of room for sweaters in Portland. &nbsp;<br /><br />Are you moving to PDX? You sound like you have more than your typical&nbsp;&nbsp;casual visit sort of interest. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901655 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:58:37 +0000 velvetychocolate 901655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the coat you've picked out is very stylish-looking! <br /><br />As for a hood, I did buy one trench with a hood, but have since found that it doesn't really stay on my head properly - so I detached it from the coat. It kind of blocked my vision, and was a bit too big/floppy. The thing just didn't stay on, and I found it to be a pain to deal with. <br /><br />I would seriously consider a stylish umbrella, along with the trench. See if you can find something that's easy to pack and that might tuck into your handbag, so that you can just pop it open when needed. I'm not great with those traditional type umbrellas, as they are a bit too bulky to carry around - but the ones that fold down into nothing are great. <br /><br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901573 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:05:41 +0000 ironkurtin 901573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gingko - Well, this was several years ago, and she was already well past menopause.<br /><br />So really, I can wear real sweaters in a Portland winter?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901483 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:30:17 +0000 Ginkgo 901483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ IK, &nbsp;it's more likely that your MIL is suffering from hot flashes, it really changes what you can wear. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901476 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:13:32 +0000 ironkurtin 901476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm surprised to hear Portland is so cold, TBH.&nbsp; I would give my MIL cashmere sweaters and she'd say it was too warm in Portland to wear them.&nbsp; Maybe she just didn't like them?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901446 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:16:58 +0000 Kari 901446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's a beautiful coat. &nbsp;And that's awesome that you are venturing out to our neck of the woods!<br /><br />While my trench coat has a hood, I hardly ever wear it. &nbsp;My preference is to carry an umbrella or wear a hat if I need to keep rain off of my head. &nbsp;I don't like the limited peripheral vision that a hood brings, and if it's windy, my hood often will blow off anyway, so I'd just as soon wear a hat instead. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901437 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:05:15 +0000 K. Period. 901437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm glad a few other Portlanders have chimed in too. I made a mental note to myself last night that I had to come back and ask about time of year. If you are thinking of this for summer, then unlined would be fine. However, if you meant to use it for winter, given that you are acclimatized to Austin, I would say it is much too light if not lined. &nbsp;&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901358 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:54:21 +0000 Carole 901358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm from Portland so I will give my 2 cents! It's a beautiful coat, but I prefer hoods to umbrella's for my lifestyle. Also, you didn't mention a removable wool lining, which I also find essential. I have a black and red trench both Michael Kors purchased at Nordstroms that have these features and now realize I could never live without this type of raincoat. But it wouldn't keep me from adding one like this as well, if you really love it, you can never have too many coats around here, IMHO&gt;&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901297 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:04:02 +0000 Mochi 901297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The trench I just bought has a detachable hood. I think it's a great feature. Haven't used it in inclement weather yet.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901281 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 11:21:24 +0000 Suz 901281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great looking. The others have you sorted about its usefulness.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901210 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 05:37:55 +0000 jayne 901210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Super sexy and classic. &nbsp;Yes, I think a trench is sexy! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901191 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:31:24 +0000 Nadya 901191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm from Portland and prefer hoods to umbrellas, as well. But it also depends on what you'll be doing, IMHO. &nbsp;What works for dashing from parking spot to building is very different than what is comfy for a public transportation commute or a day shopping downtown or in an urban neighborhood. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901171 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:50:05 +0000 Jenava 901171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ IK, what time of year is this for? &nbsp;For summer weather this would be good, but any other time of year I would want a wool lining at the least. &nbsp;My trench has a lining but no hood. &nbsp;I wear a hat and/or use a Shedrain windpro&nbsp;umbrella. &nbsp;Hoods mess up my hair and blow down in the wind! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901136 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:02:08 +0000 K. Period. 901136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ &nbsp;Late, but chiming! If you order this, could you return it if it wasn't water repellent enough? &nbsp;I hold mine under the faucet for a few seconds and see if the water beads up. Shockingly, not all trenches are rain proof or resistant. I've had both cotton ones and poly ones prove non-repellent. However, I just bought a lovely navy one that is cotton poly and water rolls off it. &nbsp;Definitely test.&nbsp;<br /><br />A hood can be nice, but none of my trenches ever seem to have hoods. I always just carry a lightweight knit hat in my trench pocket or carry a small umbrella. &nbsp;Honestly, for me, in Portland, the light knit hat works better because the wind usually flips small umbrellas. &nbsp;<br /><br />Would it be roomy enough for your layers underneath?&nbsp;<br /><br />It looks like a great trench, it if works for water resistance and layers. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901116 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:22:42 +0000 carolbee 901116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not from Portland, what about Oz. &nbsp;I would think no pockets on a trench would be a deal breaker for me, especially as I have now found ponte pants, which often don't havepockets either!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-901002 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:02:19 +0000 ironkurtin 901002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's three from Seattle, anyone from&nbsp;Portland want to chime in? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-900934 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 22:36:11 +0000 Angie 900934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I carry an umbrella, and don't have hooded outerwear. It IS practcal to have have a hood though. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-900881 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:29:55 +0000 annagybe 900881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What Firecracker said about the hood. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-900853 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:47:40 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 900853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It looks great. As long as it's water repellent, you're good. (A coat without pockets? That just can't be!) The deal breaker for me would be lack of a hood. I use my hoods all the time here in Seattle, where I rarely carry an umbrella. If it's raining hard enough for an umbrella, there's a fair chance that it's too windy for an umbrella. I know a hood isn't a traditional trench feature, though. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-this-trench-for-pacific-nw-weather#post-900851 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 20:42:58 +0000 ironkurtin 900851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's cotton and polyester.&nbsp; Not 100% sure if it has pockets, which is a dealbreaker for me.&nbsp; Other thoughts?<br />