https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 19:52:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-177837 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:08:04 +0000 Ariadne 177837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohoo! Looking forward to seeing pics. There are a lot of outerwear threads on the go here right now--we all have fall on the brain already, apparently! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-177811 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:16:03 +0000 Anonymous 177811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yey! Mission accomplished! Looking forward to seeing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-177714 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:48:43 +0000 Kristine 177714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yey!! Can't wait to see it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-177609 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:34:28 +0000 Scarlet 177609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet-Rosie here reporting in on project-trench. The coat is purchased. Repeat, coat is purchased. Will post photos ASAP (but probably not today).</p> <p>Thanks everyone for all your help. It was all quite eye-opening really. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-177014 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:50:32 +0000 Lisa 177014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not looking at the other responses. I like #3 the best. The first two look too large. I'm not a fan of #4 and the last one, the color doesn't do anything for you. I always think a trench should be a brighter color (or a white or cream) since you are usually wearing it on a dreary day. Something should be cheerful right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176916 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:16:02 +0000 Angie 176916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, Scarlet-Rosie. Keep on posted on project-trench. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176843 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:44:46 +0000 Sparky 176843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #3 on you too -- it looks like it fits you perfectly, sleeves and all and not too small anywhere. As long as you feel you can move comfortably in it, put that one in active rotation in your wardrobe! </p> <p>#1 and #2 are definitely too big on you, and even #4 seems like it's a bit loose on you, but I can see why you love it. It's a neat coat. </p> <p>Can't wait to hear an update once you go back to look at the coat tomorrow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176822 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:05:09 +0000 Carole 176822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that military coat and the wool trench (#4) on you! I agree that the first two looked too big! Can't wait to see pictures of your new coat, please post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176820 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:03:32 +0000 Scarlet 176820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie, you really are the best. I hope I have time to sneak away from work tomorrow to try it on with some hypothetical under-layers. Geez, I hope it is still there. It was the last one... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176815 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:56:59 +0000 Angie 176815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah. Sorry that I was negligent about not realizing that you have tried the trench on before, S-R. You can always have length altered. As long as it is slim-fitting like the millitary style coat, you have my blessing. </p> <p>Think of the layers you want to wear underneath too. </p> <p>Bossy enough? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176810 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:50:39 +0000 Scarlet 176810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually I am really happy to hear that #3 fits well. #4 is for winter anyway, so I need to be able to wear more under it as opposed to the practically nothing on exhibit here.</p> <p>I did try the jacket on in the store, Angie. Please try to big bossy make up my mind again. Please? Mainly I was afraid you would say it is too long. And if the arm length of the charcoal jacket was okay, then the arms of the new one are totally okay. If you think bottom of the knee cap length is okay, I think I am going to spring for it. I don't think it is too big. I was thinking maybe it is too slim, so based on my previous self-assessment, that probably means it is perfect.</p> <p>If I do end up buying it, I will definitely post pictures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176787 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:42:52 +0000 Maya 176787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the one that you find too small is actually the only one that seems to fit you well. The rest are too big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176775 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:56:58 +0000 Angie 176775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the picture taking effort!</p> <p>LOVE #3. It's KILLER. The first two exhibits are far too big for dainty you, Scarlet-Rosie. I vote pass on.</p> <p>I like #4 but also feel it's too big actually. You are smaller than you think.</p> <p>I also think it might be too risky to purchase this trench online seeing as you can't return it and you don't know how it fits. It's best to try things on in store first. There! Big bossy Angie made your mind up for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176746 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:16:24 +0000 Traci 176746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm curious to hear what others think, but I think #3 fits nicely and the others are a bit big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176744 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:14:22 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 176744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #4! Lucky you to have such a fab winter coat! </p> <p>Could you go and try the trench on, take some pictures, ask them to hold it and post pictures here if you're really uncertain? - people are very quick when it's an emergency! Or would that be impossible? If it feels as great on as #4 does then why not trust your judgement and get it?</p> <p>If you missed it, how sad would you feel? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176743 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:00:42 +0000 Scarlet 176743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If anyone still has some patience, I decided to take some photos of the jackets I already have to help clarify the issues. </p> <p>Exhibit 1: summer cotton/linen blend short trench. I find these sleeves a little long and often turn the cuffs up for convenience. The material is no good for fall.</p> <p><a href="http://s1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/Scarlet_YLF/Jacket%20study/?action=view&amp;current=shortsummertrench.jpg">&lt;img src="http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/Scarlet_YLF/Jacket%20study/shortsummertrench.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"&gt;</a></p> <p>Exhibit 2: a functional black nylon trench that is often practical but gives me very little joy. I also find the sleeves here too long.</p> <p><a href="http://s1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/Scarlet_YLF/Jacket%20study/?action=view&amp;current=blacktrench.jpg">&lt;img src="http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/Scarlet_YLF/Jacket%20study/blacktrench.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"&gt;</a></p> <p>Exhibit 3: Charcoal jersey military-style coat. Are these sleeves a little short? I love this coat but unfortunately it is a little small on me right now. sob. I only wear it in fall. It is too dark and heavy for spring.<br /> <a href="http://s1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/Scarlet_YLF/Jacket%20study/?action=view&amp;current=charcoalmilitary.jpg">&lt;img src="http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/Scarlet_YLF/Jacket%20study/charcoalmilitary.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"&gt;</a></p> <p>Exhibit 4: Wool trench. I wear this as a winter coat. Love pretty much everything about it.<br /> <a href="http://s1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/Scarlet_YLF/Jacket%20study/?action=view&amp;current=wooltrench.jpg">&lt;img src="http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/Scarlet_YLF/Jacket%20study/wooltrench.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"&gt;</a></p> <p>Exhibit 5: current trench that I own, acquired for free. Made out of weird rubber material and buttons ping off at every inopportune moment. The color is not so great for me. I think my body language says how I feel about this coat.<br /> <a href="http://s1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/Scarlet_YLF/Jacket%20study/?action=view&amp;current=oldtrench.jpg">&lt;img src="http://i1035.photobucket.com/albums/a431/Scarlet_YLF/Jacket%20study/oldtrench.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"&gt;</a></p> <p>My thoughts:<br /> I often wish I had a coat that covered my dress, so I think the slightly longer length of the Max trench would be good, but I am nervous without the YLF stamp of approval. The length would be about the same as the black skirt I am wearing or possibly to the bottom of the knee cap. The sleeve length was about the same as the charcoal jacket. Maybe it wouldn’t look weird if the coat were less contrasting to the color of my skin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176651 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:21:42 +0000 Scarlet 176651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I can't return it because it is a sale item. (And besides that Germany hasn't really caught on to the concept of returning purchased items, but that's another story.)</p> <p>Fortunately the stores are closed on Sunday, so I can ponder the question in peace.</p> <p>You guys are swaying me toward buy, I think. Also, having looked at a lot of photos of other trenches online, I think this one is special in the way it drapes so nicely. It didn't have that slightly boxy look. Not that boxy is bad, depending on your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176619 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:19:32 +0000 Kristine 176619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I've been looking for the right trench for a few years so if you found one you love, I'd buy it! I think beige is actually better than white, it can work for most seasons. Fit is everything and not always easy on a trench. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176578 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:13:05 +0000 Angie 176578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you return the trench, Scarlet-Rosie? If so, get in and lets see it on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176565 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:12:51 +0000 Scarlet 176565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfortunately I can't find the exact style online, but it is similar to this one:</p> <p><a href="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/04/07/article-0-085AC2D9000005DC-625_306x656.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix.....06x656.jpg</a></p> <p>The lapels were more narrow, the neck was a bit more open, there was no tab on the lapel, and no buttons on the sleeves. The belt had a buckle, that I suppose one never actually uses. Also it was knee-length on me as opposed to the length on the model.</p> <p>I guess my issue is, this is not a piece of clothing I have bought for myself before and I am a little unsure what I should be looking out for. For example, is it bad if the length of the coat completely covers my skirt? Is the spring sleeve length bad for fall? Is beige a good color or should I look for e.g. white?</p> <p>Besides that, I just watched the US lose its world cup bid. disappointing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176439 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:12:11 +0000 Angie 176439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you link to the style? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176385 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:52:24 +0000 florida 176385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, it sounds very versatile and like a good fit. If it is something that you need, love, and can afford, I say go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176383 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:48:11 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 176383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't advise, but it does sound like you're saying 'it is perfect for me in every detail and I'm not sure I should buy it (just) because I may not get a huge deal of wear out of it until next spring'. </p> <p>I bought a coral trench from H&amp;M that Angie recommended a couple of months ago. Unusually for me I bought it just because it looked good on me and I'm so glad I did. It may not have had a huge amount of wear this year but I will wear it in the early autumn and spring even when coral goes out of fashion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176362 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:51:50 +0000 biscuitsmom 176362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd run, not walk back to the store and buy that baby before it's gone! Even if you dont use it this fall, you will have it for spring and if its a classic cut it will still be in style! Now scoot-lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-on-sale-buying-decision-please-advise#post-176357 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:40:12 +0000 Scarlet 176357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Went out to check the sales today looking specifically for jackets. I saw a beautiful classic trench made by Max&amp;Co (the more affordable spin-off of MaxMara) marked down by a third. The color was beige with a slight pink as opposed to yellow hue. Beige is tricky, but I felt like this one suited me okay. I felt like the cut was elegant and the fit was perfect--it could practically pass as a dress by the cut. The length was just to or just below my knee. As it is left over from the spring collection, I wonder if it is also a good choice for autumn? I tried it on over a summer dress on a hot day, when it is impossible to think logically about buying a coat, and I couldn't make a decision. Also it is definitely more along the lines of an investment piece because, although the markdown is good, it is still expensive, so I don't want to make an error. However, the quality looks superb and it was one of those things where I tried it on and felt like it was made for me. What should I consider in this purchase? Especially with regard to versatility, length for a petite lady, and seasonless-ness. Please advise. </p>