https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:12:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064788 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 04:00:29 +0000 Anonymous 1064788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is the keeper.&nbsp; I wish I'd started saving for a Burberry years ago.&nbsp; It will elevate anything else that you are wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064778 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 03:51:49 +0000 Sveta 1064778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I much prefer #1 on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064620 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 02:26:52 +0000 Carla 1064620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with most, that #1 is a 'keep'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064616 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 02:23:23 +0000 Amy 1064616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first coat looks great on you. Good choice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064604 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 02:16:16 +0000 Gaylene 1064604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I think you were smart to not have "label goggles" when it comes to that Barbour jacket. It doesn't look like most of their line, but you might be right that it's just that the photo really doesn't do it justice. The Shelly Segal, though, looks like a winner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064598 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 02:10:06 +0000 Anonymous 1064598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You made a good decision on bringing #1 home, it looks great.&nbsp; I'm not found of the second one unless you are hiking in the woods or something.&nbsp; It looks gear-ish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064541 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 01:31:44 +0000 Jaime 1064541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree #1 is the clear winner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064538 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 01:25:28 +0000 minimalist 1064538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm guessing the Barbour is better quality, and I'm able to see past the bad angle. It certainly has more oomph, but for your purposes, coat 1 seems a clear winner.</p> <p>Do you have a search set on eBay for your ideal Burberry? Yes, there are fakes galore, but with time, maybe, just maybe yours will appear within reach? Years ago, I bought a men's single-breasted Burberry trench on eBay to wear to a party where we were supposed to dress spoofing another guest's typical garb. I paid more for shipping than for the coat. Ended up wearing that coat a lot, and getting compliments every time, even though it was more worn than I'd have thought appropriate for workwear. Eventually, I was ready and able to shell out the money for a new one. Imagine my disappointment on finding the sleeves on women's Burberry's too short. Oh, well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064519 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 01:05:31 +0000 Vix 1064519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Viva --</p> <p>I'm trying to give #2 the benefit of the bad angle, but #1 is just so much better looking on you I'm not getting very far. </p> <p>Plus I just think that longer length is more practical...I prefer to have my butt covered literally and metaphorically when I travel.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064140 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 16:55:09 +0000 Thistle 1064140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 looks terrific. So glad you found your coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064059 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 14:58:00 +0000 Makrame 1064059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 looks really good on you! &nbsp;I have a black water-repellent lightweight coat as well, and it is perfect for travel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064038 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 13:51:43 +0000 Parsley 1064038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you made a great choice with that first coat, Viva.<br />The second one is nice, but I think the first one will be a much better all-around coat for your needs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1064014 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 13:33:35 +0000 Susie 1064014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the first one! It sounds like it is perfect for your needs and it looks great on you. Good find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063998 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 13:18:12 +0000 Anonymous 1063998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first one is tops for me. Love the length and shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063960 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 12:43:40 +0000 Tanya 1063960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first one much better, so very glad you went with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063926 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 11:45:37 +0000 sarah 1063926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is a great choice! Congrats on finding your travel coat. You look fab in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063914 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 11:22:31 +0000 kkards 1063914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both, but #1 is the clear winner because of the length. If you needs one coat to get thru many cities/ weather situations, the longer one is best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063912 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 11:16:39 +0000 Aquamarine 1063912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good choice! I have been searching for something like the first one myself. Off to browse online... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063909 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 11:12:22 +0000 viva 1063909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! Your advice during the pre-shopping phase was really so helpful. <br />Gryffin: I was kind of loving the statement of that second coat but you are right about the versatility of the first.<br />Faith: I just love the "poison eye" phrase. It makes me smile every time!<br />Rachylou; No barns. Oh well.<br />Glory: Your original suggestion was so helpful in shaping my shopping, so thank you!<br />I know you are all right that the first coat, the one I purchased, fits the bill in so many ways. I will start saving for a Burberry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063286 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:26:58 +0000 Freckles 1063286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it on you and it looks perfect for your needs. &nbsp;Well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063248 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:12:25 +0000 Glory 1063248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva both look excellent. I think the first one suits your described needs exactly and is very similar to the coat I described in my response. I think that the longer length will add much more versatility and can be used for all events, where-as the jacket will be more limiting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063241 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:09:56 +0000 rachylou 1063241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skip the Barbour. I don't want Barbour to think I'm hating on them or anything, but unless you actually have a barn to muck out...</p> <p></p> <p>The first one is fantastic on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063234 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 20:06:45 +0000 gryffin 1063234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Viva-&nbsp; I really like the first coat on you.&nbsp; The fit looks lovely.&nbsp; For a coat, it really shows off your figure and is really flattering.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It seems like it would be more versatile.&nbsp; I think you could swing it dressier and depending on the weather it would simply give you more coverage.&nbsp; I thought the second jacket was very cool - it's more of a statement&nbsp;but it&nbsp;does read more casual.&nbsp; What look are you going for?&nbsp; Which one is calling to you?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063185 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 19:41:51 +0000 Faith 1063185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the first one, well done! The fit on the second looks great, despite the angle, and I love the moto detailing, but I have a poison eye for the shiny black, although I agree that it makes the jacket feel more urban and less English country. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063176 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 19:33:11 +0000 jenanded 1063176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva I have exact same need from a coat. I like the first one... it fits really nicely and I like the shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-coat-options-success#post-1063171 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 19:28:18 +0000 viva 1063171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I bought one and left a second in the store. Thought I would post for your thoughts. My main criteria were:<br />Most important: Lightweight, easy on/off for travel (security at airports, etc.), packable<br />Wrinkle-resistant<br />At least somewhat good against the elements, although it's not like I am outside a lot -- just running from building to cab, usually<br />At least somewhat warm or roomy enough to layer under<br />Stylish enough to help me look pulled together</p> <p>This work travel is not corporate. I can very much show my own personal style, whatever the heck that is -- streamlined with edge? Still working on that one. </p> <p>I bought the first coat: Laundry by Shelly Segal, Macy's, on sale for $90. Water-repellant, not particularly warm but I sized up so there is room for sweater etc., also cinched waist will keep out wind. Definitely wrinkle-resistant. <br />I am still thinking about the second: Barbour (from outlet near my home). On sale for about $150. The only one (sample size). Slightly warmer probably because more quilted. Definitely packable, wrinkle-resistant. More fitted in the torso, shorter overall. More sporty looking but very cute -- kind of a patent black, shiny, which makes it feel fashiony. It's actually got a little moto detailing on the elbows. BTW, this is a terrible picture from an awkward angle. :(<br />Someday I will buy a Burberry trench, but it is way beyond me right now. I don't want a deep winter coat, just something for these transitional times. Your thoughts?</p>