https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:27:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999880 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:49:58 +0000 Sheila 1999880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, such a wonderful lot of fabulous ideas. Each of you really ‘got’ both the challenge of seasonal changes and the aesthetic of the occasions where the garment would be worn.</p> <p>Kkards, Angie, Vix, Christina F., suntiger, Classically Casual: thank you for the visuals and commentary about your selections. </p> <p>I am currently searching for non-black, medium-weight, somewhat refined outerwear. Preferably mid-to-full length.</p> <p>Again THANK YOU to each of you. I am delighted to see so many replies and spot-on suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999848 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:29:27 +0000 Classically Casual 1999848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If money were no object, this is the coat I would choose for at least the lower temp range: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999826 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:00:58 +0000 Anonymous 1999826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you wear leather, a leather trench style coat is perfect for those temperatures, or leather jacket. I found some I wear a lot at a consignment store that was going out of business when the owner retired. The black one is most dressy but a light tan/beige is a close second. One in faux leather would take rain too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999786 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:45:54 +0000 Anonymous 1999786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is mine for that temp, since if its mild its raining where I am! Otherwise, a blazer or maxi cardigan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999781 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:35:33 +0000 Vix 1999781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sheila --</p> <p>As another PNW person -- do you want this coat to be waterproof, very water-resistant, kinda water-shedding or...?</p> <p>Hooded or no?&nbsp;</p> <p>And are you an umbrella person or no?</p> <p>I ask because IME a lot of the cute colored trenches are cotton or something along those lines and they just sop up spring rains. And they rarely have hoods.</p> <p>I do have a potential rec, but be warned it looks a bit dressier in the stock photos than it is IMO....</p> <p>Cole Haan packable raincoats are somewhat water-resistant (better for light rain than downpowers) and come out every year in a bunch of colors. [Which means you can find them on sale or clearance a lot, too!] It's not a super-breathable fabric IYKWIM about technical fabrics vs non-tech ones.</p> <p>My version is the Signature Back Bow -- in pale pink -- bought for spring use + travel to sunnier climates. I really wanted something that wouldn't look out of place with bare legs (or at least toes haha). The pockets are GREAT; very secure. Zip-off hood, packable = scrunches down if you want to throw it in a bag while you're out and about + weighs almost nothing.</p> <p>I wear for work, over skirts, etc.</p> <p>Anyway, just a thought. Here's mine in action during while traveling in May on a day that was surprisingly cold and wet for an area that hit 80 a few days later. ;)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999749 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:20:02 +0000 Christina F. 1999749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you don't mind a shorter item, may I suggest a moto style jacket? I used to have a lovely one in dark blue tweed that stopped fitting me, which I loved for that kind of scenario. I now have this lighter one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999746 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:17:42 +0000 Angie 1999746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear these from my wardone in that type of weather - both sides of bridge season:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999715 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:29:39 +0000 Roberta 1999715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ann Taylor usually has lovely medium weight toppers, but not right at this moment. Therefore I suggest a quick look at eBay. I have found several nice trenches there, and was happy to get them for $30 when I could only wear them a few days each year. AT has done animal prints, pastels, metallic, and other interesting textiles in trenches and single breasted knee length coats for years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999704 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 13:54:11 +0000 Bijou 1999704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love tweed coats, for a classic Chanel look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999701 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 13:43:33 +0000 Anonymous 1999701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy had a great suggestion , and it reminded me of a faux suede top coat I have in pale grey which gets worn once or twice a season in exactly the conditions you describe. I also agree with Brooklyn's suggestion of a ponte topper - again, I have two that are really great, easy-to-wear pieces that can easily be dressed up or down. I don't love trench coats, so I'll leave that one alone. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999690 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:51:40 +0000 Janet 1999690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even before I got through your first paragraph I thought trench coat. </p> <p>I am envious because I have a trench I love, and approximately two days a year when the weather is actually appropriate for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999683 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:52:05 +0000 kkards 1999683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i have a couple of suggestions, but what works for me at 50F and what works for me at 65F are very different and i have different coats for each. also level of dressy might not be enough...<br />my finds are all navy, but i believe that they are avaiable in other colors..<br />find #1 i(jcrew boiled wool) is for 50F kind of days. not water proof, but the tight weave makes it water resistant<br />find #2 is days when it 50F(ish) at the low and dry...much to warm at 65F (topshop leapard)<br />find #3 (athleta) is for 60F(ish) days....but it also layers well, so have worn it with #1 for days that are really to predict...<br />find #4 (athleta rain coat) is new...planning on it for warm but rainy days...<br />find #5 don't own, but if i was looking for dressy, it would be high on my ists</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999666 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:56:03 +0000 Jane 1999666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got a super trench from Hobbs last season; they’ve made it again in different colours this season and Angie chose it yesterday in the blog. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999661 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:20:46 +0000 Anonymous 1999661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for a colored trench coat. A refined utility coat that is waterproof like from REI or Patigonia? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999654 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 06:41:57 +0000 Brooklyn 1999654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Gretchen, a lighter coloured trench.</p> <p>What about a ponte jacket (or is that knitwear)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999651 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 05:55:12 +0000 Gretchen 1999651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely trench coat - and there are all sorts available right now. If you are thinking spring maybe a lighter color like a pink or lilac? Or classic khaki? I have one in Ivory from Nordstrom last spring and love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999646 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 05:19:17 +0000 Sheila 1999646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you rachylou. I have never had a faux suede coat or jacket so now I think I’ll go internet-surfing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999643 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 04:51:43 +0000 rachylou 1999643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My solution to this is a faux suede ‘trench’ coat... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/unicorn-outerwear#post-1999640 Thu, 07 Feb 2019 04:30:22 +0000 Sheila 1999640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been searching for some kind of outerwear to wear in ‘bridge’ season — think Spring (and most of Summer) in Seattle.</p> <p>It needs to be warm enough to work in 50-65 F weather.<br /> Dressy enough to wear over a dress or refined slacks outfits to church or a concert at Benaroya.</p> <p>NOT Black.<br /> Obviously NOT a Puffer.<br /> NOT Denim.<br /> NOT knitwear.<br /> Must have pockets.</p> <p>The only other idea I have is a Trench Coat.</p> <p>Any ideas? </p>