https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:41:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1032163 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 18:19:29 +0000 kellygirl 1032163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the wise words! I *think* I'm sorted now. Those of you in colder climates need to layer out of necessity. My layering needs aren't as demanding--it's basically a choice between wearing a blazer OR a coat. Lots of times, I can just get by with a blazer (unless it's raining, of course.) I think it makes more sense for me to just figure it's going to be either/or--the blazer or the trench. Thanks for helping me think this through--I appreciate it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031986 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:09:53 +0000 Anonymous 1031986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even though I live in a similar climate to yours, I wanted a trench that would layer over a blazer for when I travel. I took my blazer with me to the store to made sure it fit. It looks a bit blocky this way all done up, but it's better than being cold! I'll wear it plenty with just a blouse or sweater underneath around here. It looks fine that way too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031982 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:04:12 +0000 Ingunn 1031982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to layer my trench most of the time, too, but it looks best with a lightweight blazer under, that means no tweeds or similar heavy weight wool fabrics.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031976 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:00:18 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1031976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sized up on my hooded rain trench and my Banana Republic cream colored trench so that I could fit a blazer underneath.&nbsp; My Burberry, like dakotacheryl's, can only be worn over slim fitting clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031734 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 09:32:10 +0000 dakotacheryl 1031734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My good black trench is a "no belt" style and is easy to layer over a suit, blazer etc., even with the extra lining zipped in. &nbsp;My mom thinks it's too big, but really, it's designed to be able to layer. It fits in the shoulder width and sleeve length just right.</p> <p>My Burberry London tweed coat can only be worn over a blouse or&nbsp;sweater... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031665 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 05:29:45 +0000 rae 1031665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I made sure that my olive Burberry and my brown packable trench&nbsp;could layer over a fleece/fitted leather jacket, but that was mainly in case of theoretical travel needs. I don't think it ever occurred to me to wear a blazer during coat weather before YLF... if it was cold enough to warrant a coat, I'd dress to fit into the coat. But I can definitely see how it would be convenient to be able to wear whatever you wanted in daily life and throw the coat over, too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031650 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 04:57:05 +0000 kellygirl 1031650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Fabbers!</p> <p>@Jjsloane: That’s probably the best solution for me too. I think that the whole coat thing is the main reason I’m not a big blazer wearer even though I love and collect them.&nbsp;</p> <p>@Suz: I understand why you are in Ceit’s camp--your climate makes an outerwear topper a necessity for a good part of the year!</p> <p>@DonnaF and Diana: A few of my blazers are doable but I have some with more padding that just look ridiculous. The Nic and Zoe are easy--but the padded ones, not so much!</p> <p>@sarah: I hope you post your trenches but I totally understand if you don’t have time. I have been reviewing Firecracker’s trench posts and that helped me rule out a few. Nordstrom has a few potentials in petite sizing that I’m thinking about. First, though, I need to post my current trench(s) and see if they really need replacing or not. Hope all is well with you!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031479 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 01:27:45 +0000 Diana 1031479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can do it but I am the opposite of IT so I usually have room in the shoulders of my coats. Today I wore my blue trench over my Nic+Zoe blazer, which I have even added shoulder pads to.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031445 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 00:42:34 +0000 sarah 1031445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do, which is partly why I've bought and returned more trench coats than I can count. Seriously. I think it's been about 8. I do have an old one and I'm wondering if it's better than I think. Maybe I'll post (but don't hold your breath given how absent I've been around here). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031411 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:54:39 +0000 lyn* 1031411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can, but I usually don't. I like the streamlined look too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031407 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:49:09 +0000 DonnaF 1031407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can, but my blazer isn't too bulky.&nbsp; If I wanted to wear my thick denim jacket underneath (which I think would be a bit weird) then I would just remove this zip in/zip out lining from the trench.&nbsp; I am the opposite of an IT, however, and have a narrow back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031396 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:35:12 +0000 Suz 1031396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Ceit. All my coats can be layered under. Even my most fitted coat works with a jacket underneath. For my climate it is the only sensible thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031390 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:32:27 +0000 Jjsloane 1031390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly I have 2 lightweight trenches (Old Navy canvas with no lining and a navy piped BR one) that I wear over tees and sweaters etc.. ) that I can belt and be streamlined. I sized up on my more substantial lined&nbsp;trench (and other dressy outerwear)&nbsp;that I wear to work so I can wear it over blazers since I wear one almost every day.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031386 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:24:25 +0000 kellygirl 1031386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Unfrumped and Ceit.<br />@Unfrumped: I think IT might make it more difficult for sure. I think the best solution is probably to have two different fits. That's kind of what I'm looking at right now although I don't know if I would ever really layer over a blazer on a typical day. If it is raining and I need to wear the water proof trench, I usually plan on&nbsp;wearing&nbsp;a sweater.<br />@Ceit: I think I have a problem with outerwear in general. Let's hope I never move to a less forgiving climate. I don't know what I would do. Thanks for chiming in!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031368 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:08:08 +0000 Anonymous 1031368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine that I wore today does fit over my blazers. Otherwise for me, a jacket or coat for outerwear is kind of useless. It's a trade off to a very fitted coat, but as I said, I need mine to be outerwear over my outfit for inside. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031361 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 23:03:21 +0000 unfrumped 1031361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if it's harder to do that for IT's? Or the opposite? Tailoring might be needed if you have your heart set on certain coats, or keep looking for the one that "gets&nbsp; you". Tailoring through the waist and body ought to be a little easier than tailoring the shoulders, though.</p> <p>I've given myself permission to have layering and not-layering-as well&nbsp;trench&nbsp;fits&nbsp;. But so far that's been with modestly priced coats. And especially for one that's not long. For those going the Burberry route, it can cause a quandary about one size up or down giving different looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trench-coat-question#post-1031350 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 22:54:27 +0000 kellygirl 1031350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you layer your trench coat over blazers? I tried mine on over a blazer and while it fits, it doesn't look very streamlined. Curious to know what Fabbers do. TIA.</p> <p>The trench coat post is coming--stay tuned </p>