https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 15:33:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-844211 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 13:58:51 +0000 Jules 844211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think yellow would look really cool with your s&amp;p hair Shannon.... I also loved the orange BR one in-store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843644 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:16:40 +0000 Susie 843644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about the yellow one that Angie recently added to the store? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843624 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:55:34 +0000 Inge 843624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anytime, Shannon;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843608 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:43:10 +0000 Transcona Shannon 843608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy - I do have my silver sheen trench but I've lost the belt somewhere and I'm just not liking it on me these days. Good memory!</p> <p>Inge - I love when you shop for me - lol! Off to study your links now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843598 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:40:22 +0000 Inge 843598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a lovely coat, Shannon, but I agree that a somewhat dressier trench might be more versatile. I love the idea of either a navy/ink blue OR a bright-coloured trench for you. (yellow would make you happy each time you wear it;-)</p> <p>Here are a few more ideas:</p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?pid=236293003" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....=236293003</a></p> <p><a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/dkny-coat-quilted-trench-raincoat?ID=684911&#038;PartnerID=LINKSHARE&#038;cm_mmc=LINKSHARE-_-4-_-41-_-MP441&#038;LinkshareID=J84DHJLQkR4-loc5.ehmrg3i_sxZ3bT4ug" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/shop/pro....._sxZ3bT4ug</a><br /> (in iron, looks like a fab silvery grey on my screen, or midnight)</p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=87049&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=236175003" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....=236175003</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.sears.ca/product/attitude-md-trench-coat/617-000936047-WF12-AU70-0104?affiliateid=5676018" rel="nofollow">http://www.sears.ca/product/at.....id=5676018</a></p> <p>Oh, or that fab trench Angie took a pic of yesterday:<br /> <a href="http://www.clubmonaco.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=15747586&#038;cp=12249921.12266416.12774074&#038;ab=ln_women_apparel_outerwearvests" rel="nofollow">http://www.clubmonaco.ca/produ.....rwearvests</a></p> <p>Love this one too<br /> <a href="http://www.clubmonaco.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=13010073&#038;cp=12249921.12266416.12774074&#038;ab=ln_women_apparel_outerwearvests" rel="nofollow">http://www.clubmonaco.ca/produ.....rwearvests</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843559 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:58:11 +0000 rachylou 843559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could have sworn you had a more traditional Trench-like coat!</p> <p>...You should get one then </p> <p>I like the navy you posted, a touch of unconventionality there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843545 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:37:41 +0000 Kiwichik 843545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Jules I think the navy seems casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843523 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:08:02 +0000 Transcona Shannon 843523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback ladies - I think I will take Suz's advice and check The Bay once the spring stock starts coming in.</p> <p>For the record Rachy, the green "smock" one you are referring to is the casual one I already own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843519 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:05:33 +0000 Suz 843519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd go with knee length for most coverage and versatility, if you can find. The one at Cleo reads casual to me. </p> <p>Have you checked the Bay? Once they clear their sale stock something might come in. That's where I got mine last year, although I had to be content with black, alas....However, the black comes across as ink for some reason and seems to suit me pretty well. I just wear bright accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843512 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:55:58 +0000 rachylou 843512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. Interesting. This coat says "smock" to me and "summer."</p> <p>But you don't have a trench coat already? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843492 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:27:25 +0000 Jules 843492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Typical Joe - I *knew* they would have navy trenches this season but my store last Sunday only had a casual-styled version. I nabbed it not thinking that a classic version would also appear. Neither are on their website! Not sure when I'll be back at Superstore either. Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843399 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:04:47 +0000 Glory 843399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it mostly for work? If yes I agree with the others that the zipper makes it more gear like. I also echo the suggestion to check out Joe Fresh if you can. They have a fab navy trench there at the moment. I have purchased several jackets, including a puffer, and can say they have all held up. That being said Winners etc will soon bring in a slate of trenches for you to choose from. I would go knee length for the most versatility. Also do you want a belted coat? I have a knee length trench that slightly flares out and goes to the knee. I have had it for 10 years and it is still wonderful. And believe it or not it was a Walmart find - I guess Angie is right - leave no retail stone unturned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843336 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:00:15 +0000 Kim 843336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I quickly passed (was shopping with dh and in a hurry) by a classic navy trench at Joe Fresh yesterday for $79.00. Might be worth a look when you are grocery shopping! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843320 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:43:33 +0000 rae 843320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree; that one looks more gearish to me. And if you aren't looking for gear, there are SOOO many lovely styles! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843298 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:25:35 +0000 Jules 843298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I agree it is casual. That is why I regret that I purged it for a classic style, now that I have a better eye and realize they would have had different functions. If I were you I would definitely be going for full classic styling since you already have casual. But also not beige or black which are too boring. However, I definitely think you have more mental and physical space in your wardrobe than I do. You have a great ability to style a lot of different pieces. Two trenches is already a big stretch for me but I can see you having several.<br /> Navy is interesting this year because I think it is both trendy, and a classic. I like the BR "denim" version, the colour looks current. Loving the yellow one too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843277 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:07:03 +0000 Transcona Shannon 843277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jules - yes, the green one is Joe brand. It's cute with jeans, but too casual with dresses I find.</p> <p>Julie - that navy Boden one is gorgeous! But unfortunately the international shipping for that one would make the cost pretty high.</p> <p>There's also this bright yellow one from Nygard, also in petite <a href="http://www.nygard.com/peter-nygard-clothing/Jackets/glazed-shantung-bracelet-sleeve-c,U340K6579" rel="nofollow">http://www.nygard.com/peter-ny.....,U340K6579</a> but maybe yellow would be too difficult to work with? I do love it's "cheeriness" though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843275 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:04:08 +0000 missvee 843275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that it's a casual style but the classic navy colour should give it more versatility than a standard anorak. I like the style a lot - maybe it's worth ordering and trying on with some of your dresses? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843270 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:02:08 +0000 Jules 843270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the green one from Joe? I had very similar in blue a few years ago but purged it when I got a new one (also blue and from Joe, ahem, I have a problem). But I really wish I had kept it, actually.... this was when I had a one in, one out theory trying to keep myself current, some of my purges were misguided. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843268 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:59:43 +0000 RoseandJoan 843268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a knee length trench is easier with skirts and dresses Shannon.</p> <p>Boden has a classic navy trench in petite right now (but I know you dislike international shopping).<br /> <a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Coats-Jackets/Coats/WE389-NAV/Womens-Navy-Spring-Trench.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/W.....rench.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843263 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:54:17 +0000 Anonymous 843263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about something more like this?</p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=15227&#038;vid=3&#038;pid=656523003" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....=656523003</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843258 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:52:27 +0000 Jules 843258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking for navy outwear myself for spring which is why I jumped on this... I picked up something from Joe but it's definitely casual, not sure if I should keep it. Although I'm fairly casual as is my job there's definitely something about a classic trench that keeps me walking tall through the dressy Bay Street hordes on my way to work. Something to be said for classic, dressy trench styling. But NOT in beige for me either! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843255 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:49:48 +0000 unfrumped 843255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure what you're looking for but the zipper makes it more casual than dressy and it looks a bit more like a rain jacket than a trench. It seems a little plain for what you seem to need. </p> <p>I go back and forth on length for myself, too--short is sporty but not as protective; just above the knee is better for real rain but can make me look short-legged. Bah. My solution so far is to have several types and no "perfect" classic trench. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843252 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:45:18 +0000 Jules 843252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually don't find it classic because of the zipper, actually, it's reading fairly casual (for a trench) to me... will be curious to hear other opinions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-think-of-this-trench#post-843243 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:41:41 +0000 Transcona Shannon 843243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When spring arrives (oh....PLEASE arrive!), puffers will be put away and trenches will be brought out. The only trench I have is the green cotton one I thrifted last year, which although fab over trousers and jeans, doesn't look so great over dresses and skirts due to it's very casual nature.</p> <p>I'm thinking a slightly dressier trench may be a wise purchase. I am willing to take something off my spring wish list for this if it makes sense.</p> <p>I know I don't want black and beige looks dreadful on me - is this classic navy trench a good choice? It comes in petite, which is key for jackets.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cleo.ca/shop-petites/outerwear/navy-zipper-front-trench-coat-petite-only-/prod906646149.html?previousCat=newarrivals" rel="nofollow">http://www.cleo.ca/shop-petite.....ewarrivals</a></p> <p>ETA: I've added a picture of my current green 3/4 sleeve trench for reference </p>