https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:55:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1031111 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 18:20:36 +0000 Anonymous 1031111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should at least try on this lovely coat. It sounds like it would get lots of use and be a good update for your puffed sleeve lady parka. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1031099 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 18:11:07 +0000 Scarlet 1031099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, it's a French brand, Comptoir des Cotonniers. I don't think it's widely available in the U.S. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1030825 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:37:08 +0000 sarah 1030825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, what brand is that coat? I feel that I've searched every website I know for a new coat, with no luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1030402 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 22:00:11 +0000 sarah 1030402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I've been trying to replace my very worn (and very loved) toggle coat for 2 years now, without any luck, so I know how hard finding a coat can be. I think this looks very "Scarlet". Love it. Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1030216 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 17:37:06 +0000 Scarlet 1030216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jayne, well said.</p> <p>Vix, yeah, my coloring is actually very similar to the model's, and while I tried to ignore the online version, I saw it again in the store, which got me all over again, although at the time I avoided trying it on. You are right though, if this one ends up not being so great, I should probably hold out for green. I always feel confident in green. And right again, my army of scarves only grows. I think they are reproducing amongst themselves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1030201 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 17:18:28 +0000 Vix 1030201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi again Scarlet --</p> <p>Well color's always a gamble when trying to translate a studio shot into one's own climate lighting, but hey --&nbsp;the model *does* resemble you, right?&nbsp;</p> <p>And I know you have a bunch of gorgeous scarves to help out if the fit is ideal and the color a bit less-so.</p> <p>I find winter coats are such a PITA that way; especially in a setting where one is on foot/public transport&nbsp;a lot,&nbsp;dark is best to hide the environmental impact, but it can be so hard to find the best color in the best shape etc. </p> <p>You look amazing in warmer-toned greens so if this one is a loser maybe something in those tones will fall into your path! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1030189 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 17:09:59 +0000 jayne 1030189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up here.&nbsp; SOmetimes you have to go with what you love over what you think you should love </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1030186 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 17:08:04 +0000 Scarlet 1030186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, Vix, I think that was the kind of enabling I was hoping for. I think my biggest hesitation was the color, and if you are giving it a thumbs up for me, then I guess what I really need is to kick some old friends out so that I have more space in my closet, hence the other thread I started today. IF of course the fit is nice, but this brand cuts well for petites. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1030155 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 16:19:34 +0000 Vix 1030155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Scarlet --</p> <p>Wow, gorgeous coat -- love the zipper placements -- and one I could see working beautifully with your style, shape, and coloring. Hard to believe it's a parka; it looks very sleek.</p> <p>Definitely try it on and see where the hem hits etc (and then report back, please!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1029559 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 20:33:51 +0000 Eliza 1029559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a good looking parka and worth a try. I like the shape of it a lot.&nbsp;&nbsp;My only hesitation are the exterior pockets at the hip. &nbsp;I tend to like a cleaner line, but I have seen others wear this look very successfully.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1029555 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 20:25:50 +0000 Scarlet 1029555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I am trying to think if I am ready to let go of the lady parka. It doesn't have such an upstanding vibe as this one and it has puffed sleeves at the shoulder, which I never liked about it. I do like the green though and the fake fur hood. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1029547 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 20:16:47 +0000 Suz 1029547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a handsome coat, Scarlet. Worth trying I would say! Although will blue and black feel too similar? And will this be similar in function&nbsp;to the lady parka? (As in would they both be used at similar times)?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/winter-coat-pondering#post-1029540 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 20:11:59 +0000 Scarlet 1029540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my typical way of veering off course, I thought I needed a nice wool coat and instead fell for a parka. For years I was thinking when the time comes to replace a winter coat I would love a tailored wool coat, possibly in grey or white. My reality though is that the weather here usually hits some low at some point, where all I wear for two months or more is my black down jacket and black wool lined boots. A wool coat can still get life though, before and after deepest, darkest winter. Even though dark blue (or any dark color) is not my best, this special shade of dark blue appealed to me as well as something about the slightly sporty yet ladylike styling. I haven't tried it on yet, so I'd have to be sure the volume doesn't overwhelm me.</p> <p>My current winter coat wardrobe is a boxy brown wool toggle coat that I think I like the idea of more than the practice, a fabulous long black puffer, and a green lady military style parka with fake fur hood, quite fitted.</p> <p>Any thoughts? </p>