https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:01:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1976362 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:46:02 +0000 shiny 1976362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suspect you could wear this coat over a blazer? It's good to have some room in the shoulders for those occasions. Removing the shoulder pads may actually help. Hard to say!</p> <p>Regardless I love it! Love the pattern and the color. It's very different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1976352 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:23:29 +0000 Angie 1976352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*happy dance* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1976347 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 20:10:53 +0000 Chris987 1976347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Bridgie! </p> <p>Angie I think I have an extra pair of shoulder pads somewhere, I'll try them out. THanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1976278 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:46:38 +0000 Angie 1976278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>Chris.</b> I want to insert a shoulder pad to improve the fit. Not a train smash though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1976275 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:39:54 +0000 bridgie 1976275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris, I think the coat fits you perfectly!&nbsp; I like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1976265 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:54:38 +0000 Chris987 1976265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lynn</b>, yes the coat has shoulder pads, regular weight ones. Moving them a little as you suggest would be a lot of work because they are attached to the shoulder/arm seams in multiple places - it's good solid tailoring not flimsy at all. I probably will leave it alone but I can keep that in mind.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p><b>fashintern</b> it feels and looks somewhere between fine and just a little too big, but I think I'm ok with it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1973129 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:43:43 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1973129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You mentioned shoulder pads. I think that’s what’s throwing people a little—we aren’t as accustomed to seeing them as we used to be, so the shoulders look big. Does it feel too big, or comfortable? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1973128 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:37:55 +0000 Lynn 1973128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris- I think the shoulders are OK. Maybe just a &nbsp;touch wide. Does the coat have shoulder pads? If you really like the coat and want to keep it small (3/8" ") r<u>aglan</u> shoulder pads would help to fill out the shoulder line. If it already has pads repositioning them by moving them outward a bit might help or if they aren't raglan pads changing them might help.&nbsp;<br />Here is the type of shoulder pad I am referring to<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=raglan+shoulder+pads&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;index=aps&amp;hvadid=229159249814&amp;hvpos=1t1&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=9878969125888034113&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9028749&amp;hvtargid=kwd-303310877175&amp;ref=pd_sl_m3fuf6no_e_p38">https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=U.....8;index=ap</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1973067 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:42:14 +0000 Chris987 1973067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Suz, </b>and I agree about how things can look different on the body vs a hanger. I'm just trying to decide how picky to be for this particular coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972857 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:20:27 +0000 Suz 1972857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a terrific coat. The shoulder does look a bit big but it’s hard to tell when you are holding a phone. Also, sometimes that area settles a bit on the body vs the hanger. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972812 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 20:10:51 +0000 Chris987 1972812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Anchie </b>and<b> RobinF!</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972779 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 17:44:33 +0000 RobinF 1972779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! I do think it looks a smidge large in the shoulders but I don't think it is bad at all. Very fun coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972777 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 17:28:42 +0000 anchie 1972777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The side were you are not holding the phone looks fine. Do you have layers on? It is very fun coat, hope you keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972771 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:45:04 +0000 Angie 1972771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Judging by what I can see in #2 with your arms down, I think the fit might be okay, <b>Chris</b>. Not sure yet. May I see a close-up of the shoulder fit?</p> <p>GORGEOUS on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972763 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:31:42 +0000 Chris987 1972763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Jaileen! </b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972758 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:19:25 +0000 JAileen 1972758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this coat. I’m terrible about fit, though. Hopefully Angie will see your pics. Yes to allowing for bulky sweaters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972752 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:31:46 +0000 Chris987 1972752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks<b> Toban, Cee, Mirjana, Aquamarine, Cardiff Girl! </b>This is a winter coat so I'd definitely be wearing it over some sort of sweater most of the time. </p> <p><b>Suntiger,</b> the shoulders could be altered, but it would require removing the sleeves completely, cutting off some fabric at the armhole, and re-attaching the sleeve. It's quite a bit of work especially since there is a lining and shoulder pads. Not sure I want to spend the $$, especially given that I only paid US $30 for the coat! But it is food for thought so thanks for mentioning it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972751 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:07:26 +0000 Anonymous 1972751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if the shoulders can be altered which would shorten sleeves too, though i dont think it looks bad as is. Try with heavier jumpers too though, or layers if you may layer under. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972748 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:59:17 +0000 Cardiff girl 1972748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this on you!l think that the slightly big shoulder gives a more balanced silhouette overalland will allow for winter jumpers.l vote keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972745 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:52:23 +0000 Aquamarine 1972745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this! The shoulders look good...only a smidge too wide but I wouldn’t have noticed it if you didn’t ask. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972742 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:40:36 +0000 Mirjana 1972742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think so, to my mind it is OK, As Toban said there is a balanced overall look . Good coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972740 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:31:43 +0000 Cee 1972740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too big be better than too small, Chris ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972739 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:30:21 +0000 Toban 1972739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is cute on you! The shoulders might be a tad big, but it doesn't look too big. There's a&nbsp;balanced overall look. You'll likely appreciate the space with sweaters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wild-card-winter-coat-shoulders-too-big#post-1972738 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:24:21 +0000 Chris987 1972738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b><i>** per Angie’s request adding a few close up pics of the shoulders Bad lighting but hopefully shows the shoulder fit a bit better...**&nbsp;</i></b></p> <p>I found this winter-weight short coat recently at the Macy’s “backstage” section, which is their new store section a lot like&nbsp;TJmaxx or Nordstrom Rack. </p> <p>It’s like a pea coat but shorter. GAP is the brand. It’s heavy &nbsp;wool, and I love the grey leopard print with just a hint of camel/tan. The colors would be perfect in my wardrobe, and I don't have anything quite like this in my closet. The sleeves are too long so I’ve folded them up to a proper length. Shortening them would be easy since there are no buttons. The collar and lapels are a bit bigger and more dramatic than I typically like on a coat on my small frame but the pattern seems to temper that quite a bit.&nbsp;It’s slightly big in the shoulders, which is good for layering over jackets/sweaters, but I’m wondering if this fit is jut a little too big. The next size down was too snug across the hips, more so than moving the&nbsp;buttons would fix.</p> <p>Photo #1 &nbsp;is with the collar open in it's normal position, #2 is with it closed. </p> <p><b><i>What do you fabbers think? Too big at the shoulders? </i></b></p> <p><em></em>Thanks for all comments!<em></em> </p>