https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 05:33:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1515526 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 01:44:20 +0000 Gaylene 1515526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, this is an old thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1515513 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:59:20 +0000 tulle 1515513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black coat and the pink pea jacket are both wonderful on you.&nbsp; The black is an elegant classic you can wear for any occasion, and the pink is a vibrant spirit lifter for long cold Winters.&nbsp; I would think that, with the addition of a (not too short) down puffer, you'll be set. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1370093 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:54:06 +0000 trix 1370093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with all that the black coat looks better, but that double-cloth wool without Thinsulate wouldn't be warm enough for the dead of winter. But then, even regular wool with Thinsulate wouldn't be warm enough for me in Maine. (I think my Lady Day without Thinsulate works only till somewhere in the 40s, my hooded stadium-cloth coat takes me to just around freezing, and my down coat comes out for everything colder.) Would you consider the <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/wool/PRDOVR~A8904/A8904.jsp" rel="nofollow">duffle coat</a>, which looks a bit warmer than the colorblock coat? I firmly believe that if you live in Maine, you're not only allowed but in fact <i>required </i>to invest in multiple coats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1370090 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:51:10 +0000 Suz 1370090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for that sizing info. Hmm...I wonder if I should go with the 4 for layering? I will consider. If I could try one on, it would truly help. But I can't do that easily.&nbsp;</p> <p>My Hilary Radley winter coat is a 4. I layer under it and like being able to do that. My Vince Camuto peacoat is XS and it is snug -- I can and do layer under it but it's very fitted.&nbsp;</p> <p>Spending on coats is very wise. Coats in our climate are a necessity!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1370079 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:33:34 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1370079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked this collarless black coat better than the others. I'm glad you're planning to keep it. And it would be fine around the neck with a nice warm scarf ((I could see a colorful fringed item for the non austere days, and a heavy knit funnel in light gray for the simpler looks. </p> <p>You could consider keeping an ultra - light nanopuff type vest in this or another coat as a sub for the missing insulation, if the collar didn't stick up too much.</p> <p>My yellow pea coat like yours is also 6, I could do 4 and also think Suz could do 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1370049 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:01:33 +0000 viva 1370049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz</b>, I think you would be a 2 in the peacoat. I am wearing a 6. I sized up to fit bulky sweaters underneath and it works well and I could have worn a 4 also, but trimmer. The color is not neon at all -- it's a deep, warm magenta/bubblegum. To me, it's the perfect blue-pink.</p> <p>Thinking I will keep the black collarless (I do really really love its austerity), and then either get a warmer wool or a nicer mid-length puffer. Or maybe both. I think I may have to put a hold on most other purchasing this fall/winter -- maybe just one fun sweater -- and put all my money into coats. But that's probably okay, right? :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1369959 Sun, 05 Oct 2014 20:02:42 +0000 Suz 1369959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vivian, I <b>love</b> the black collarless. Very dressy and can also be worn more casually. Sleek and sophisticated. You need a warmer coat also, but this is worth keeping. You would have it a long time.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>GREAT</b> booties, too!&nbsp;</p> <p>So, what is the sizing like on the J. Crew pea coat? I'm considering finding this colour on ebay if I can. But I don't actually know my size. I suspect I am a 2 but can't be sure.&nbsp;</p> <p>Is the colour super super neon in person? I also worry about that. But love the pink!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368818 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 00:23:27 +0000 Staysfit 1368818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How cold does it get where you live? &nbsp;Do you get much snow? &nbsp;Those coats would never warm enough for winter where I live, so I would be dependent on a puffer (like you say you are getting)&nbsp;or multiple puffers (which I have). &nbsp;Having said that, I really love the black coat, it has great lines, and versatility. &nbsp;I also love the color of the pink pea coat. &nbsp;It looks fun. &nbsp;</p> <p>I usually try to find a coat with a hood, or a large collar that can be pulled up to keep weather out. &nbsp;IMO, scarves. hats, and other substitutes just don't work the same. &nbsp;I am mostly practical when it comes to coats. &nbsp;Can you move your arms comfortably, can you fit them over your clothes/sweaters, will they keep you warm and dry, will they be too heavy or bulky&nbsp;to hang on the hook you have for them at your workplace,&nbsp;and then do they look good. &nbsp;Not much of a fashion response - sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368798 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 23:23:10 +0000 Aida 1368798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When it gets cold do you go straight to the puffer? I see the peacoat and the black coat as filling two different functions. In my climate, the peacoat would be used in early fall/late spring, the black coat would be used late fall/early spring, wool/puffery coats for winter, and trenches for late spring. If you don't have a huge window in which a lighter, long wool coat gets used I would keep ONE (the black one!! totally amazing looking on you). The gray is pretty fun too, but looks quite a lot more casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368762 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 21:59:47 +0000 Anonymous 1368762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep both. You need the black coat, versatile to go anywhere. You need the grey one for the really cold days. Can you wear a nice neck-warming turtleneck and scarf with the black coat on old days? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368756 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 21:52:51 +0000 Elly 1368756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, the black is fabulous and I have a serious crush on the haberdashery booties.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368752 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 21:47:45 +0000 viva 1368752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Worried now. I do really love the black coat but comments about the wind and cold and my neck are not without merit, and JSloane is right; it's not heavyweight (and no Thinsulate). </p> <p>This is why I own one short winter coat. Ugh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368734 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 21:26:57 +0000 Jjsloane 1368734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the black coat on you and it fits your style, but really looks more like a lightweight topper (of course I can't feel it). I would be concerned about wind getting in under the scarf you must wear without a collar. Am I just projecting too much cold?&nbsp;The hooded coat will cover more of your neck and head when it's cold and does look comfy as a robe, but maybe a slightly more stylish version would suit your style better. Both have a good length for covering the lower regions which I find important in your temps.&nbsp;<br />killer booties! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368725 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 21:13:40 +0000 Anonymous 1368725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the black coat! And the booties just happen to jump into my cart in black, thanks!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368705 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 20:28:48 +0000 jackiec 1368705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok I'm going to go out and say I like both coats. However, the black is definitely sleeker and probably more versatile. I think this one is definitely more in your style direction. (The grey one does look cozy ).</p> <p>Love the boots! Well done - they are so you :)</p> <p>Now go get some rest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368704 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 20:25:44 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1368704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have way too many JCrew coats, assembled over the years. I&nbsp;have the lady day coat, also, in burgundy. I sized up one size last winter, and it is still really too tight around my ribs. I wish I'd exchanged it because I can't button it. (If I could just pay permanent attention to the pilates teacher when she tells me to compress my costal arch!)&nbsp;And I got that peacoat in a light lemon color a couple of years ago ... it gets tons of compliments because of the color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368702 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 20:22:30 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1368702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the black coat as well. It looks more elegant on you. The grey is too big and shapeless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368661 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 19:04:02 +0000 catgirl 1368661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The black coat is FANTASTIC. I always admire that style but can't imagine having my neck exposed in our winters... Also love your outfit. 4:30 AM? I know that feeling and hate it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368653 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:46:36 +0000 Tanya 1368653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the black coat on you, very flattering. The new booties are gorgepus. The outfit in #1 is very cool, great layering idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368648 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:38:15 +0000 bj1111 1368648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I share your life of bathrobes...there are however better duffle coats out there with or without the hoodie.</p> <p>If you must keep one, the black. It seems like a safe option tho. Is that ok with you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368647 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:38:10 +0000 Angie 1368647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the black coat. That's a 20 out of 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Killer new booties, and #1 is sensational.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368643 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:33:18 +0000 Banoffi 1368643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those boots are awesome!</p> <p>I like the black coat on you, too.&nbsp; It looks dressier and more elegant.&nbsp; </p> <p>The grey one does look practical though - comfy and warm with a hood.&nbsp; I hate my puffer coat as I feel like the Stay Puff marshmallow man in it, but it's essential for Michigan winters, so I wear it nonstop for 3-4 months.</p> <p>The J Crew peacoat is fun!&nbsp; The pink is great for cold and dark winter days.&nbsp; I don't think it would be as warm as the other coats though (at least not for your bottom!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368629 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:13:01 +0000 viva 1368629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone. I love how the grey<b> feels</b>, but sort of like how I love how a bathrobe feels, haha. I'm really loving the black collarless, and I'm happy no one feels it's too minimal or bland for me. I agree with <b>Kristin</b> that it can dress up or down, and while I'm no scarf expert I have several that I love and this coat feels like a nice blank canvas. I've actually never owned a black coat, and something about this one feels very dramatic and mature in a good way -- like I could wear it for a long time. </p> <p><b>Lisap</b>, the boots are actually very very dark brown and kind of a shiny leather, almost like an eelskin. They're very fun. Almost have a Victorian flair.</p> <p><b>Dee</b>, thanks for the note about the peacoat pic! Also, DH would totally agree with you and Lisap about the shapeless grey coat. He was not a fan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368622 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 18:04:33 +0000 Dee 1368622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also vote for the black coat. It looks sleek and modern on you. I'm not sure if trying a size down in the grey might help, but I agree with Lisa that the grey one looks a little shapeless on you. </p> <p>You mentioned a pink JCrew pea coat as well, but don't see a pic of it, btw. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368612 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 17:56:19 +0000 Anonymous 1368612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi ! &nbsp;&nbsp;4:30 in the morning? Yikes. &nbsp;I wouldn't even be up. &nbsp;Those boots are great - really unique. Are they navy or black? &nbsp;The black collarless coat gets my vote . Something too shapeless about the grey...doesn't do you justice. Love the black, love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368604 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 17:45:24 +0000 Kristin SF 1368604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I much prefer the black collarless coat. It can be both casual and dressy, and will look fab with all your scarves, whether silk or wool. And goes so nicely with your new booties! The hooded coat can be only casual, in my mind.</p> <p>And I really like the look of layering the sweater shell on top of another sweater, never thought of that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-booties-and-kr-jcrew-coats#post-1368599 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 17:40:32 +0000 viva 1368599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got in from this week's travel at 4:30 this morning, so PLEASE disregard the awful faces in these photos -- and also my overloading one post with all sorts of stuff. I'm conserving energy.</p> <p>Wearing: <br />JCrew toothpick jeans<br />Newish (clearance) JCrew blue merino wool layering sweater <br />Bennetton chunky grey vest<br />New Everybody booties bought on recent Seattle trip (I love the dandy haberdashery look of these booties)</p> <p>In the coat pics, I am showing the pink Jcrew peacoat that I own. This is really <b>my only winter coat right now</b> (remember, I live in Maine) and I am planning to get a new puffer this year. So the question is, <b>do I keep either/both/neither of these other new coats</b>? I have my thoughts but would like to hear yours.</p> <p>First up: grey colorblock hooded stadium cloth from JCrew<br />Second: black collarless double cloth coat from JCrew</p> <p>(As an aside, I tried the JCrew Lady Day coat and it does not fit my body. Waist issues (once again.))</p> <p>Look forward to your thoughts. Be honest. Thanks!</p>