https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 15:45:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020822 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:40:03 +0000 Cee 2020822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's dad makes a pretty sweet fashion accessory </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020811 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 09:46:25 +0000 anchie 2020811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liesbeth and JenniNz - you are very wise, I am returning it<br /> shiny - I think I am opposite, I crave color on a gloomy day<br /> FashIntern - I had the same idea to wear jumpsuit to graduation, but my DD is thinking about wearing jumpsuit herself and she forbid me to wear it too, no way that she will be twinning with her mom - her words I am thinking now that maybe it will be better to sort her outfit first, and see what options are left for me. If she doesn’t end up wearing jumpsuit I may wear mine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020809 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 08:43:06 +0000 Liesbeth 2020809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you can’t wear it right away, you find it expensive AND you’re not sure, I vote return. Start searching again if you still consider it a wardrobe hole in fall perhaps? There are similar options in fun colors out there too :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020807 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 08:22:30 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2020807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m going off-topic again, because I can’t find the thread about your daughter’s upcoming celebration. What about the jumpsuit you mentioned on the blog? Try it on &amp; start a thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020754 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 01:08:25 +0000 Anonymous 2020754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need Angie's happy coat </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020751 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 01:05:04 +0000 shiny 2020751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of a bright and cheery rain coat, but then when a rainy gloomy overcast day hits.... I find myself wanting something much more muted to befit the day. As in, black, navy or olive. I am like this with the clothes underneath too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Am I the only one?</p> <p>But I do like wearing patent leather shoes on rainy days! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020741 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 23:56:00 +0000 Angie 2020741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Anchie</b>. Probably a good idea to return. Greg told me about his trip this time </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020729 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 22:10:47 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2020729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni NZ, there are so many cute patterns on those boots these days (plaid, ladybugs, big and little flowers) that every time i see them, i wish I needed them! I’m trying to put your philosophy into practice in our home. We actually don’t have dishes yet—just two plates and a bowl for the two of us. I’ve been waiting for inspiration to strike (which will probably happen when I start going to flea markets). When the bowl broke this morning, I was ready with pix I’d snapped in passing, of a shop window with pretty bowls.</p> <p>We now return to the regularly-scheduled coat discussion.<br /> Anchie, sorry for the side-track. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020724 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 22:03:19 +0000 Jenni NZ 2020724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie I feel it’s not you. However I do have myself the occasional practical thing I don’t love, but they are all older. Nowadays I try to buy practical AND cute. Eg I need some gumboots ( Wellington boots) and I am thinking of floral ones :)<br /> Maybe you could wait for love? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020663 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:20:19 +0000 anchie 2020663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fashintern - This jacket is lighter then puffer, it is more cold spring then deep winter.<br /> suntiger - color may make a difference in how I feel about it<br /> L’Abelle - I completely agree with you on all the points. If I am being strictly practical I would keep it without a doubt. But I am not excited about it, would probably feel the same if I have to buy ski suit.<br /> Angie - I am leaning towards returning and just keep wearing my trench coats. You look great in yours, love the color combo. Was it another surprise from Greg </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020659 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:38:08 +0000 Angie 2020659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, FWIW, we’ve just come back from Europe, and Seattle has the same weather. Spring can be chilly, but I don’t want to wear a heavy wool coat. I wore my old Spring trench A LOT! With matching scarf and bag. All wrapped up, or could peel off the layers. With my Papa last week: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020658 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:19:02 +0000 L'Abeille 2020658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I love it.<br />1. It is shorter, so fills a hole (can wear it to movie theatre/restaurants without dragging on the ground! As a long coat wearer myself)<br />2. It is more casual. Good for a walk in the woods. But still dressy enough for city pursuits, partly because of the darker colour.<br />3. The colour: sure, it isn't a statement piece. But presumably you will be wearing it overtop of statement pieces. This colour isn't showy but will go with everything else in your wardrobe. Since for now this will be your only item in this category, I think that makes it more useful. Opportunity to go out, grab the coat; don't have to think about changing what is under it.<br />4. Navy is a spring colour. The end. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020656 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:07:44 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2020656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m with your daughter on the red. This doesn’t overlap with the wool coats, but with the puffers? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020629 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:16:14 +0000 Anonymous 2020629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go with yellow or red- much happier </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020606 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:08:26 +0000 anchie 2020606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - this Hobbs Saskia version is gorgeous, I haven’t seen it yet. I wear my Saskia a lot, both to work and on weekends but wanted something a notch more casual. But maybe I should not force it if I don’t feel it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020604 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:56:28 +0000 Angie 2020604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to get this for the same weather conditions. Navy, but very crisp and the white stitching makes it look Spring-y to my eye:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020603 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:54:12 +0000 Angie 2020603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you. MUCH better without the fur trim and with the brights :)</p> <p>(I know what you mean about the Boden yellow this season. Too mustard for us. Earthy and not acidic).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020600 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:39:58 +0000 JAileen 2020600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you’re not thrilled with it, I think you should keep looking. I like navy, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020589 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:05:14 +0000 anchie 2020589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just showed it to my DD and she said : “oh, it’s good, but I am surprised that it is not yellow or red” LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020586 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:01:41 +0000 anchie 2020586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here it is without the fur. Verdict? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020574 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:48:03 +0000 Angie 2020574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anchie</b>, I'm going to be a spanner. As well and good as the navy jacket looks and fits - (I know the faux fur can be removed) - it does not look like a happy Spring coat that suits your colour-rich style. Maybe I need to see it without the fur?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020573 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:47:16 +0000 Anonymous 2020573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So what sort of jacket would you love?<br /> There is no rule that you can't wear a dressier jacket, or anything else, for any occasion </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020568 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:40:10 +0000 RobinF 2020568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this looks great on you and sounds like it would fill a hole. At this time of year I'd be tempted to remove the fur and you said that is an option. I say keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020545 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:13:10 +0000 anchie 2020545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>suntiger - I am not sure, that is why I am asking. Not sure that I can really love casual practical jacket.<br /> FashInter - that is the whole point that I don’t have any casual jackets. Yes, I can go walking through woods in my wool coat that I wear to work, but is this really overlap? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020543 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:07:43 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2020543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked that one when you first posted it, and it fits you well. But does it overlap some of your winterwear? Does it take care of the hole you needed to fill? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020541 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 12:01:15 +0000 Anonymous 2020541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great-but do You love it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020532 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 11:19:06 +0000 anchie 2020532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have ordered all 3 jackets and they all arrived. Yellow Boden and Beige Tom Tailor are going back. I really didn’t like yellow in Boden jacket - it was dark, muted and golden, not bright cheerful yellow that I like. Tom Tailor jacket was more difficult to decide about. It is nice jacket, but very lightweight jacket - not sure that I have a weather for it. It is lighter than trench coat, and I still need a trench coat weight jacket. We usually go from 15C to 25C overnight at this time of year.<br /> Only jacket that I am still considering is this navy Barbour, thanks to annagybe for recommending the brand. It is waterproof and somewhat heavier than trench coat, but lighter then puffer. Maybe casual version of wool coat? I think I will have a long season for this type of jacket - October, November, March and April and probably even on warmer winter days too. Fur can be removed so it can look less wintery. But we are coming to the end of the wearing season. And it is on expensive side, so I need to be sure. What do you think - keep or return? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020159 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:56:34 +0000 Glory 2020159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you checked out the brand Lole? They have some wonderful coats and jackets to choose from.<br /> I will confess to having a love of coats and jackets. During transition weather that leans colder and windy my favourite is an old mid thigh coat from Calvin Klein. I purchased it at The Bay. One of the features that I love is that is has a stretch fabric on the inside of the sleeve. I didn’t look for that but it is great for many activities as a result. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered/page/2#post-2020157 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:54:49 +0000 SarahD8 2020157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote yellow. It seems distinctly casual, right for the current season, and the color will have a high happiness factor for you.</p> <p>The blue seems like a colder season piece bc of the fur trim. If you wanted to get it, maybe it could replace one of your long puffers? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wardrobe-hole-discovered#post-2020156 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:54:07 +0000 Jane 2020156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay we are Hobbs trench twins!</p> <p>I haven’t really worn it for casual yet, I don’t think. I mostly wear jeans at the weekend and somehow it felt bulky wearing with jeans but I’m going to give it another go now you’ve mentioned it! </p> <p>I love the yellow colour of Angie’s cotton coat! </p>