https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 08:05:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green#post-551086 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:19:30 +0000 CocoLion 551086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #3 by far the most because of its cut. It has the smartest chicest style IMO.</p> <p>But if black is too dark for you, I'd hold out for something with a similar cut but in a brighter color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green#post-551079 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:02:13 +0000 Mander 551079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course, there is always this one! A bit pricier than the others, but definitely fun.</p> <p>I think of the ones I posted earlier, I am more likely to go for the green one and keep looking for a dressier black one. It has been surprisingly hard to find one in plus sizes at any price point below £100 or so. I did see one in a shop the other day but it had a big ruffle down the front, and I'm not sure whether that detail would get boring/dated quickly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green#post-551061 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:13:55 +0000 Meredith1953 551061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black trench in #3 will be most versatile but I really love the color of the green one!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green#post-551057 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:09:08 +0000 Angie 551057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want the trench to double duty for formal events, it's best to go for a knee-length style sans hood and in black. Keep the fabric quite dressy and not overly casual. </p> <p>I really like the short colourful trenches too, Mander. But those serve a different function. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green#post-551054 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:05:13 +0000 Vix 551054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From what you say about how you want to dress your shape, your fondness for green, and what you want -- another vote for the single-breasted green.</p> <p>Gorgeous color and really pretty versatile. Look at nature. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green#post-551008 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:36:31 +0000 Sarah A 551008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i like the single breasted style of #4 as well. i think that if you wear a lot of green and therefore it is one of *your colors* (along with a good fit and classic style etc etc) it will never be considered too dated. i remember Angie doing a post to this effect as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green#post-551003 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:21:27 +0000 Isabel 551003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am really loving the green too. But frankly, you can't go wrong with this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green#post-550995 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:47:52 +0000 Anonymous 550995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I think the green one for sure! It's good quality, the single-breasted style is sure to be flattering and the fact that you already have a lot of green in your wardrobe tells me that the color is an *element of love* for you. It will look so much better with your coloring than black, IMO. I don't think it will be limiting. Wear it with anything and everything even if the greens almost match but don't! You have that nice black puffer so I think green for spring will be perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green#post-550993 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:40:57 +0000 missvee 550993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Janet - the green one is the winner here. It's a versatile colour, and the single-breasted styling means that it will look good buttoned up or open. I also like the shape of the lapels (not too big). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green#post-550992 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:40:33 +0000 Jjsloane 550992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the looks of 3 and 4 best. I like the green color. I'm not sure on the double breasted on the others. I do like the pink, but if you don't do pink that wouldn't be wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green#post-550983 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:06:31 +0000 Janet 550983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm totally biased because I love the color (regardless of whether it's trending), but I'd go for the green. I am getting loads of wear from my teal trench. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-beige-black-red-or-green#post-550981 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 13:02:56 +0000 Mander 550981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I've been keeping an eye out for a new spring trench coat. I already have in my possession a long dark red trench coat that is a bit too big, and a short beige one that is a little too small. I somehow managed to get tiny spots of red wood stain all over the beige one that would not come out, so I drew some funky swirls on it with a black fabric marker. So it's now definitely in the funky/casual category!</p> <p>I'd like another trench that fits better and is more appropriate to wear with a dress for formal events, but still looks ok with jeans. Despite the popularity of trenches I've had a heck of a time finding any in my size this year so far. The ones I've seen are either too expensive, out of stock, or in colors that I don't like. </p> <p>Anyway, I'm pondering the following items on you-know-where, provided they stay in my price range. These are my thoughts on them:</p> <p>1 -- beige, seems a little ho-hum, the longer length might be a bit dowdy, not sure if I like the rounded collar.</p> <p>2 -- black with a hood, perhaps too casual to wear with formal dresses.</p> <p>3 -- ordinary short black, double breasted may not be that flattering on my tubby hourglass-y body, but otherwise would be pretty versatile.</p> <p>4 -- green short, nice shape, probably the best quality of the lot, but is emerald green too limiting? I have tons of green things in my wardrobe already.</p> <p>5 -- red mid length, shape is ok but it is described as a "pinky red" and I am really not a pink person. It is described as this season's version, and if it is the one still available on the original seller's website, it is far more pink than red.</p> <p>What are your opinions? </p>