https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:22:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-94355 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:15:10 +0000 Anonymous 94355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Senead I just happened upon these links this morning that I thought you might like to look at. There seems to be an abundance of trench coats on Overstock.</p> <p><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-Womens-Double-breasted-Trench-Coat/3473301/product.html?cid=140680&#038;fp=F" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....&#038;fp=F</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-Double-breasted-Trench-Coat/3473297/product.html?recommendation_id=c2d24187-d5ce-441b-96d6-ea245bff4657.1" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....5bff4657.1</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Marvin-Richards-Womens-Belted-Walker-Coat/3887926/product.html?recommendation_id=9a472d09-9fed-4840-9cf9-e4d96a253aa4.1" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....6a253aa4.1</a></p> <p>And a cute military style<br /> <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Kenneth-Cole-Womens-Military-Coat/3994692/product.html?recommendation_id=86178cda-9e22-4100-9569-73ac5d7e0d34.1" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....5d7e0d34.1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-94337 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:42:48 +0000 Angie 94337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Sinead. My guess is that you’ll be an XS in this style. Let me know if I have to eat my words :0)</p> <p>Good luck, finding it. It’s impeccable quality and a great piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-94329 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:17:55 +0000 sinead 94329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I usually wear a small. I'll stop by Nordstrom this week and try it on- hope I don't have to go to an XS because those are so hard to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-94248 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:21:05 +0000 Anonymous 94248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is the one I got I believe. Darn I wish you could have gotten one during the sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-94247 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:18:21 +0000 Angie 94247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What size do you usually wear, Sinead? This trench runs big. It is a beautiful garment though. I have a few clients running around in those. Gallery comes out with one every year. It was on offer at the NAS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-94239 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:40:34 +0000 sinead 94239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianne, that trench in that color- that's the one I want. Simple design, perfect length- I think it was on sale during the NAS, but unfortunately, still out of my price range. </p> <p>I will be stalking it on the web.... thanks for reminding me about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-94227 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:11:58 +0000 marianne 94227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a Michael Kors trench from last year with removable lining, that I like a lot. It is double-breasted, but there was also a single-breasted style avaialble. There were quite a few trenches at the Rack when I was there last time, but usually the color selection is not great there - mostly black.<br /> Have you looked at Gallery trenches at Nordstrom? They often have removable lining too, like this one:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3031876" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3031876</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-94125 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:02:15 +0000 sinead 94125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>San, I know what you mean about the coat wardrobe. I grew up in Texas and I think I've also suffered from "coat denial". I try to get through the winter with one measly wool coat and a parka and I've come to realize how truly boring that is. Last winter I ended up layering sweaters for all but the coldest weather because I just couldn't face putting on that coat one more day. So, I'm determined to get a trench coat and, then, if at all possible, a new wool coat. (Also boots, but one thing at a time) Oh, I have come across some Kors coats at the discounters- just not trenches in my size. But I'm going to keep looking.</p> <p>Inge, a Soia and Kyo coat was on ebay that I almost went for- but it was white (I think Tanya has it-gorgeous on her) but I wasn't sure white would look good on me (brunette, pale skin) I feel like I need to try some more on. I've tried the classic khaki, double-breasted, tabs, belted style... and it was too much for me. I have narrow shoulders, small chest and it looked like a lot going on for my size, lots of fabric. So I think I'm going to look for a simpler design. Love so many of those on the Revolve site... thanks for the links. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-94118 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:20:41 +0000 Inge 94118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I sound like a broken record Sinead, but I just LOVE Soïa &amp; Kyo;-)</p> <p><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Soia-Kyo-Women/_/N-apt8Z1pqkZ1z13zcn/designerslist.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Soia-Ky.....rslist.fly</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.revolveclothing.com/brandpages/SoiaandKyo.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.revolveclothing.com.....andKyo.jsp</a></p> <p>I only bought my first trench this year as well. Definitely recommend it;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-94065 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:57:52 +0000 Anonymous 94065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sinead, I have lived here for about 36 years and have just bought my first trench. I just didn't think about how useful a trench would be as a transitional piece. I thought trench coats were for Privat Investigaters! I am from southern CA and I would not consider myself a coat expert, having never owned a coat while living down there. I think I have always been in denial about how important a coat wardrobe is for us here in the Pacific Northwest. It feels great to go out of the house properly protected from the elements and looking good too. Before, I was more of a "run to the car" type in cold weather. I hope you find a trench that you love. Do you know what color you want? Do you want a belt or a double breasted look?<br /> There is a Kors trench in the latest Nordstrom's catalogue that is gorgeous, but around $300. I know you can do better than that. Maybe it will go on sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-94028 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:20:33 +0000 Angie 94028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Sinead! It's not a faux pas :0). It's just not often that trenches have zip out linings. Nothing keeps you warmer than heavy wool (or a quilted, long puffer). People forget how cold it gets in Seattle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-94018 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:07:34 +0000 sinead 94018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, velvetychocolate- I love the Tahari, but more than I can spend right now. Overstock has some nice options- I'm going to keep checking with them.</p> <p>Angie, my last trench had a heavy zip out lining that worked great for winter when we have those endless rainy days. But if it's a fashion faux pas, I won't wear it in winter. And I'll definitely check out the Rack. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-93951 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:58:19 +0000 Angie 93951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go to the Rack!</p> <p>Also, trenches are for Autumn and Spring, wool coats are for Winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-93941 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:44:34 +0000 velvetychocolate 93941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not clear on the 'smart casual' aspect, but I've had my eye on this one particular trench:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3038779/0~2376776~2374327~2374337~6004085?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=6004085&#038;P=1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....5&#038;P=1</a></p> <p>I'd go for the 'royalty' colour - ie. purple. Just for a bit of punch beyond the usual black or navy. </p> <p>That said, I came across a very similar coat on Overstock (50% off)....almost identical:</p> <p><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Tahari-Womens-Lola-Fit-and-Flare-Spring-Coat/3876200/product.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....oduct.html</a></p> <p>I was eyeing the navy, but what stopped me was the description as a 'spring' coat - plus I noticed that the coat on Overstock was a cotton blend, whereas the Nordstrom sateen version had no cotton. I was visualizing 'more wrinkles' with the Overstock version. </p> <p>But - check out the nice buttons on the cuff of that Overstock navy blue one - cute!</p> <p>I was pretty tempted to order the navy one on Overstock today - but then got stopped by the fact that it wasn't quite the same as the Nordstrom one that I really liked. I was concerned about 'spring' and ...'cotton'. </p> <p>Personally - I think the Tahari "Lola" Sateen coat in the 'royalty' colour as featured on the Nordstrom site is a really nice trench coat. The colour's a wee bit unusual, which I like - plus I can see it being both dressy and casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-help#post-93932 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:02:19 +0000 sinead 93932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know how I've lived in Seattle without a trench coat for the past few years, but I have, and I've vowed not to let another winter go by without one. So... does anyone have suggestions for one that could work for smart casual and dressier? </p>