https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:11:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives#post-759548 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:22:26 +0000 moira 759548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, I just saw a woman in the store wearing a bright red trench with a bubble hem. It was so adorable I practically squealed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives#post-759510 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:47:42 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 759510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an A-line jacket that hits just below the bum that might be a style that would work. Something like this but in a waterproof fabric.</p> <p><a href="http://cdnb.lystit.com/photos/2012/02/24/london-fog-olive-olive-boiled-wool-hooded-coat-product-1-2971680-683307520_medium_flex.jpeg" rel="nofollow">http://cdnb.lystit.com/photos/....._flex.jpeg</a></p> <p>There are also some nice cropped double breasted styles that could work depending on your shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives#post-759503 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:17:41 +0000 Angie 759503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trench coats do not need to be styled in a classically "Burberry- esque", btw. Styles often come sans the belt and with all sorts of different design details. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives#post-759399 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:09:11 +0000 Caro in Oz 759399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know this is old but something like this (would work for both dressy &amp; casual).</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/store/2010/11/16/weatherproof-faux-fur-coat/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/store/20.....-fur-coat/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives#post-759361 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:12:18 +0000 etherium8 759361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could try a sleeveless trench...it's a modern twist on a classic. Not necessarily the most practical, but perhaps it's worth a try? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives#post-759360 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:09:18 +0000 deb 759360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found this one and may order it to see the quality. It really does not look very trenchy to me.</p> <p><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25719881&#038;parentid=W_OUTERWEAR" rel="nofollow">http://www.urbanoutfitters.com....._OUTERWEAR</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives#post-759340 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:20:26 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 759340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with you, traditional trench styling is not flattering on me and any coats with belts drive me nutty. There are a lot of choices labeled raincoat or trench that aren't actually trenches. Eddie Bauer has some nice ones, Lands' End and LL Bean always have the classics. Department stores seem to vary in when they have coats in stock, although if you're in Sacramento right now might be a good time to look. I've seen some nice ones at Nordstrom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives#post-759339 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:19:54 +0000 deb 759339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Day Vies, I will check on the Lands End site. Thanks for the info, the Swing coat sound like something I would like.</p> <p>Annagybe, I am not sure about a parka. Whatever I get needs to go over my business attire and casual clothes. I may have to go and try som on.</p> <p>JAileen, I hate it when I get rid of something and kick myself for years after. I sympathize. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives#post-759332 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:10:07 +0000 annagybe 759332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Parka?</p> <p>There's a lot a different price points, eg</p> <p><a href="http://www.shopbop.com/nylon-parka-leather-sleeves-maison/vp/v=1/845524441954088.htm?folderID=2534374302196584&#038;fm=other-shopbysize&#038;colorId=37076" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopbop.com/nylon-p.....orId=37076</a></p> <p><a href="http://us.asos.com/countryid/2/ASOS-Oversized-Hooded-Parka/ygipc/?iid=2243568&#038;MID=35719&#038;affid=2135&#038;WT.tsrc=Affiliate&#038;siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-9G6awHtoEoI6ReoPn_vw0g" rel="nofollow">http://us.asos.com/countryid/2.....ReoPn_vw0g</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives#post-759327 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:07:09 +0000 Day Vies 759327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like trenches either -- they always have a belt that hits me at the wrong spot and are have too many buttons and flaps going on. I have two Land's End rain coats for 50+ degree weather. One in a traditional khaki color but it is a swing coat that both zips and snaps with an envelope collar. The other coat is in in a bright brick red with princess seams and single breasted. I love these coats because they are reasonably priced (under $100) and well made. Additionally I love the interior breast pockets on both coats (I think this is one of their staple design features). I am not sure they are still offering them on their site. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives#post-759289 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:23:09 +0000 JAileen 759289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Years ago I had a London Fog raincoat that wasn't a trench coat. It had a zip out liner, a removable hood, and was single breasted with a belt that tied. It fit over suit jackets. I loved that coat, and regret getting rid of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-alternatives#post-759279 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:04:43 +0000 deb 759279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need a new raincoat but really do not like trench coats. I know, they are classic, will go with anything , and are supposed to be figure enhancing. But, I do not like them. So, what are my alternatives? I am open to all suggestions. I live in the Sacramento area so do not need one for the super cold, just the rain. </p>