https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:27:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186459 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:59:08 +0000 Chris987 2186459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Bijou</b>, one certainly can't go wrong with the classic style. I do have a black knee length one like that. Maybe I should shift my search in that direction.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186220 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:08:49 +0000 Bijou 2186220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris, when it comes to trench coats, I go with the classic Burberry influenced styles. I have a short double breasted coat in black and have a single breasted beige coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186216 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:55:45 +0000 Chris987 2186216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni Z</b> good point. Angie has a good expression for that ... something about when a HEWI goes past it's expiration date ...&nbsp;</p> <p><b>RobinF</b> EXACTLY! I'm having that same debate with myself right now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186198 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:46:46 +0000 RobinF 2186198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Back when you first posted I also went down that rabbit hole and found a lot of cute raincoats at Macy's - even a lot of petites! But then I decided I would rather spend money on other things right now. Very tempting though!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186163 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:01:55 +0000 Jenni NZ 2186163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I don’t actually buy petites that much, partly because they are less available here, but the one petite cut jacket I have does fit very nicely.<br /> You probably do have to be careful if you feel you may be “over” that particular style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186161 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:52:31 +0000 Chris987 2186161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>LaPed</b> - I like that Avec Les Filles one too but as a regular size, and judging by the model,&nbsp;it would hit at shin length on me and that would probably throw&nbsp;off the whole look. Plus the sleeve belt-thingies are right at the cuff&nbsp;and would make shortening the sleeves very tricky. Probably not the right&nbsp;coat for me but I do like it. I may look around to see if I can find it on another site that lists the actual length.&nbsp; Ah found it... 42" long in size small.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks <b>slim cat!</b> </p> <p><b>Jenni Z</b> thanks, and yes we do have similar body&nbsp;types and certainly similar body hieght!&nbsp;I do like that assymetric one but I just got rid of a black very worn early/late winter coat (meaning not a super warm&nbsp;one) in exactly that style and wonder if I'm over the style&nbsp;itself. It does seem to have become a bit&nbsp;of a classic. IT's also not a petite although CK brand sometimes works for me in regular&nbsp;sizes.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186156 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:18:25 +0000 Jenni NZ 2186156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the last Find Chris, the asymmetrical Calvin Klein one. I wonder if the shape would be good? ( You and I have a similar body type, and both around the 5 foot 1 height, so I sort of imagine the items you are looking at, on me.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186083 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:16:27 +0000 slim cat 2186083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see that light icy blue is your favorite color and hope the right raincoat will come along.<br /> I was looking for cropped light blue jacket with kinda same mixed results- the dressier ones are brighter and more saturated in color not quite the pale blue I’m interested in.<br /> Will follow your search- good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186075 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:45:02 +0000 LaPed 2186075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the long anorak from Avec Les Filles! I wonder how iridescent it is in person... </p> <p>They greyer blues are more appealing to me right now, too. I have an older turquoise rain coat that I don't reach for much. It's a gorgeous colour, but when I put it on it just feels so bright!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186067 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:58:07 +0000 Chris987 2186067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...thanks to the suggestion from <b>kkards</b> above, I realized I had not done a broad search for "women's blue raincoats" ....&nbsp; so when I did I went down a rabbit hole and found many other options. And this is just Macys!&nbsp; Posted here in case anyone else is interested.&nbsp;Thanks <b>kkards!</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186066 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:44:55 +0000 Chris987 2186066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks&nbsp;<b>Angie</b>. I know turquoise is a favorite color of yours, and there have been times when I liked and wore in, just not feeling it right now. The tan color would be great bit I'd really rather have a longer coat for a raincoat. </p> <p><b>kkards,</b> no I had not seen that one - looks very interesting! Thanks I'll definitely check it out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186060 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 20:39:22 +0000 kkards 2186060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris - have you seen this? Maybe not trench enough for what you are looking for?<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.macys.com/shop/product/calvin-klein-petite-hooded-raincoat?ID=11737129">https://www.macys.com/shop/pro.....D=11737129</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186049 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 19:16:26 +0000 Angie 2186049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally, I LOVE the pastel turquoise on you,<b> Chris</b>! The black buttons tone it down and work well with your black footwear. The back pleat would probably be fine if you cut the stitch.</p> <p>That said, YOU have to wear it and feel fab, so back it goes.&nbsp;</p> <p>How about the tan?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2186042 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:02:02 +0000 Chris987 2186042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My gut reaction when I took this out of the package was that the color is more like teal than the icy grey blue I wanted. I’m not really a fan of teal,&nbsp;especially not with dark denim. Dark teal paired with black, maybe. It's not a good color for an item I’d want to wear based on&nbsp;weather, not based on what outfit&nbsp;I was wearing. I also wish the buttons were a little smaller.&nbsp;</p> <p>I thought I’d model it for you in case anyone else is interested. This is the Medium Petite, which is a tiny bit big,&nbsp; but a smaller size would pull across&nbsp;my thighs. I'm 5'1".&nbsp; I do think the shape is more flattering than my older trench (which I bought when my waist was slimmer), but ultimately I think I'd prefer a knee length raincoat for more coverage.</p> <p>So, in summary,&nbsp; I don't like the color, don't want any of the other colors, and would prefer a longer raincoat, so I'm returning it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>It comes in black, watermelon, yellow, and stone. See finds below plus black. It also comes in REGULAR sizes. in all those colors plus lavender and navy. The quality is pretty good, what you'd expect from London Fog.&nbsp;</p> <p>#1 is my old light blue trenchcoat<br />#2 + 3&nbsp; are&nbsp; the new one that’s going back (it's puffing out at the back because it has an inverted pleat that I didn't cut open)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2185646 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:45:08 +0000 Chris987 2185646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Suntiger</b>! I'm with you on strongly preferring a hood over an umbrella for&nbsp;raincoats. So much simpler! </p> <p>Thanks <b>NancyW.</b> In my everyday world a trench would stand out as more polished and formal than the norm. Not that&nbsp;anyone would care that much, but I do live in a very casual world.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats/page/2#post-2185313 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 02:22:03 +0000 NancyW 2185313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use my trench as a mild weather casual jacket. Fleece or parka for an ‘exercise’ walk. Trench for every other type of outing. I like the polish factor and never feel overdressed for the moment. Even if the moment is the farmer’s market. This choices are all so cheerful and lively! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2185285 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:57:24 +0000 Anonymous 2185285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I like the lavendar one more too, but not waterproof would be problematic if you have a lot of rain in your transitional weather. I hesitate because you said you don't wear the other one that much. </p> <p>I don't own a trench, just hooded raincoats (though I've gotten wet through one and should pass it on...). I don't like to bother with umbrellas cause I carry so much else all the time :/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2185273 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:11:33 +0000 Chris987 2185273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Joy,</b> I agree. I do own a classic black trench with a removable lining that<br /> I don't wear much but when&nbsp;I want it I know it's there. </p> <p><b>Style Fan</b> that's a great coat. If Burberry ever made petite sizes I'd <br />give them a good look but they never have I have a black beltless waterproof hooded coat (not the trench coat) with a liner that I've used a lot for travel and it's been great to have when I visited a place where it was raining some of the time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2185152 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:53:44 +0000 Style Fan 2185152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the light blue trench coat that Angie found for you.&nbsp; It looks like the perfect 'casual' trench.&nbsp; A classic trench works for me.&nbsp; I wear mine a lot in the spring and fall.&nbsp; I also take mine with me when I travel.&nbsp; Mine is at least 15 years old. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2185130 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:52:27 +0000 Anonymous 2185130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I try to always have a classic black trench in the closet as a topper for dressy occasions and funerals. My current black trench has a removable hood and zip out liner, useful for cold times. I also prefer no belt. If it does have one, it is usually permanently tied in the back.<br /> Rachylou, I think you are right about petite sizes. I have seen several department store do away with petite departments in recent years. They seem to slowly be ordering less in petites. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2185128 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:41:19 +0000 Chris987 2185128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Rachylou</b> - interesting how the belted coat silhouette works so well for some and not for others. I am like you in&nbsp;that I almost always want a sweater or some other warm layer under a coat like these so I&nbsp;usually size up. </p> <p><b>Suz </b>- great point about looking at lifestyle as a consideration. In my world even a "walk about town" is actually&nbsp;more like "walk in the woods: even in non-Covid times </p> <p><b>Tilly</b> - great point about trench coats being a little tough as a "shorty". I have a black lined one&nbsp;that is a long term keeper and hits right at the knee so it's a perfect fit, but I don't feel like wearing a&nbsp;black coat for everyday these days. However, I wonder what you mean about "new petite ranges&nbsp;more retailers are coming out with" .... I find it just the opposite. For example I just looked at Marks &amp; Spencer&nbsp;petites in tops specifically, and found ONE cardigan sweater in 2 colors, and ONE button down shirt in white, and that&nbsp;was IT. I think, at least in the US, that women (and probably guys too) are gradually becoming taller and bigger and the number of us&nbsp;who need petite sizes is shrinking. What I see is that the larger sizes that are become more prevalent.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks <b>notasf </b>and<b> robinf!</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2185119 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:13:45 +0000 RobinF 2185119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't really wear trench coats but quite like that one without a belt. Pretty color and I think the style is a little more casual than the classic which could suit you better. Glad you ordered it to try.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2185115 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:41:07 +0000 notsaf 2185115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a trench coat and find them so useful in this shoulder season in the northeast. Look forward to seeing the one you purchased! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2185052 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:16:31 +0000 Tilly 2185052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Always find trench coats a bit hard as a shortie. Loving the new petites ranges so many retailers are coming out with.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2185047 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:03:33 +0000 Suz 2185047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a classic trench -- for me -- but it works well on my body type. And with my current climate. I also have a slightly less classic trench (shorter, more flared) and guess what? I wear it even more. I love it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Having said that, I don't really wear either right now because my outings are so casual. I'm all about the walk in the woods, not going to town. So for my current lifestyle, one like the one Angie showed would work a whole lot better!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2185034 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:02:46 +0000 rachylou 2185034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have learned a classic trench does me no favours. And I always need a sweater with a trench. I do better with a ‘lab coat’-like trench. And I’m a fan of the light blue trench </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2184984 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:28:01 +0000 Chris987 2184984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah <b>Jenni Z</b> - I've owned quite a few classic trench coats over the years, including some with removable liners. They were workhorses during most of my career but not so much in the last say 5 years of my working life when The Big Casualization happened and I was doing less business travel.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2184983 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:26:00 +0000 Chris987 2184983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>cat2</b>. We'll have to have a group try-on!</p> <p>That's a nice coat <b>Runcarla</b>, and I can see it working well on you.</p> <p>THanks <b>Jenni NZ!</b> </p> <p>I decided to order the one <b>slim cat</b> and <b>Angie</b> recommended, in a couple of sizes. I'll post an update once they arrive.&nbsp;Macys is taking over week for deliveries these days so estimating 4/13 or so. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2184980 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:21:37 +0000 Jenni NZ 2184980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and I have never purchased a trench coat in my entire life. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trendy-vs-classic-trench-coats#post-2184979 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:20:23 +0000 Jenni NZ 2184979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with cat2, I love ( and in fact need) items that flare out from the waist, as I am still thicker there. My favourite winter coat is that swing shape and still suits me perfectly after 10 years.<br /> The coat slim cat found is a similar shape though perhaps, gorgeous colour, and less fussy without the belt?<br /> Lovely to see you back, Chris. </p>