https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-trench-practical Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 00:01:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-trench-practical#post-949363 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:41:44 +0000 Angie 949363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>White outerwear is signature to my style. It's not THAT practical but it's soooooooooooooo pretty.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-trench-practical#post-949227 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:26:07 +0000 Thistle 949227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous, not at all lab coat, but not even remotely practical!!&nbsp; I had one once, before I had children and a DH&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-trench-practical#post-949182 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:02:17 +0000 Jules 949182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a white anorak style raincoat this year, on a whim. I never considered white ANYTHING before ylf!&nbsp;It&nbsp;does pick up dirt very quickly, and then I don't feel so fab in it. I've already washed it twice (and should have washed it before I did), which doesn't sound like a lot but I generally wash coats once a SEASON, you know? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-trench-practical#post-949175 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:54:30 +0000 catgirl 949175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On me, I'd have to say yes. &nbsp;I have pets, a kid, and a messy environment (rain, mud, dirty car exterior). &nbsp;It would drive me nuts. &nbsp;But if you can handle the maintenance, go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-trench-practical#post-949154 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:51:14 +0000 DonnaF 949154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On me, the sleeves/cuffs would look terrible in seconds, the seat would no doubt pick up something while riding public transportation, and I would probably have the belt dragging out the car door on some other occasion!&nbsp; I would, however, consider a white or cream fuzzy wool dress coat because it wouldn't be a workhorse and I think fuzzy wool shows dirt and grime less than a smooth fabric.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-trench-practical#post-949126 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:20:00 +0000 nancylee 949126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's a really great fresh look. &nbsp;It might not be practical (it will show dirt faster than a regular khaki trench), but I don't think you have to worry about the doctor look. &nbsp;A belt/pockets/buttons/and other details will keep it from looking like a lab coat IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-trench-practical#post-949106 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:55:01 +0000 rachylou 949106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Practical? No. I actually do have a white "lab coat" coat. Surprise! Had a moment there in suburbia, on my way to becoming a white hater. Anyways. It's the sleeves. Sleeves turn black and you can't ever get it out. It's a smart coat. I hang on to it hoping something will miraculously get out the black without turning it yellow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-trench-practical#post-949090 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:26:07 +0000 K. Period. 949090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not too doctor-like at all. &nbsp;Practical, that's kinda yes and no. I loved mine and it was a fabulous way to make an outfit fresher and more interesting. I got tons of compliments on it. &nbsp;It did pick up marks and grunge though and showed it much more quickly than my other trenches. &nbsp;Even with dry cleaning, I had to let go of it much sooner than I would have liked. &nbsp;It just didn't look fresh. &nbsp;Your mileage may vary though and fabric type (mine was all cotton) could make a huge difference.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/white-trench-practical#post-949086 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:13:41 +0000 ramya 949086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are white trenches practical? Or are they too doctor like?<br /> Your opinion ladies </p>