https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:04:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1427382 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 05:48:31 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1427382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a riot! I can understand what you describe, I think. I feel conspicuous when I try to wear too much white, or white that is too bright for me. You do not look like an iceberg--LOL! I like the white outfit a lot. You had a fabulously stylish week. I wondered how the white coat would look over outfit 4, too!&nbsp; My favorite outfit is the last one, with the purple coat--you look so good in those colors, and I love the richness of the whole outfit on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1427326 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 03:28:17 +0000 jackiec 1427326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're sooooo cool, Ann. I love all of your looks! Those skirted leggings were made for you! You look like you could bad-a$$ hop on your motorcycle and ride away! Brave you in the white coat! I can see how you might feel like you stand out - but in the best way. You look fab. Just like that inspiration pic you posted awhile back. Oh and blurple again. I don't know why that word always makes me giggle </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1427325 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 03:28:02 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1427325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies for all the positive input/commiseration!</p> <p><b>Ummlila</b>- No, not the same bus but I cover that route. Haven't ever seen them though...</p> <p><b>Suz</b>- Wow, you don't miss a trick! Yes, the coat is the final piece to allow a white out from head to toe. I would love some wool slacks but recognize that I would get exactly one wear per dry cleaning run...which I don't really relish the thought of. My winter white cords have to be washed every other wear or so, and huh, who'd a thought that wearing them on a rainy day with short booties was a bad idea? (faceplate)&nbsp;Also, interesting that you noted the soft neutral theme. I'm contemplating another blog post on the subject, as I'm finding myself drawn to the combo of white/silver/light grey. Turns out it's not a new thing, I'm just late in the realization. Stay tuned...and I love that phrase "You are neither a businessman nor a gangster"!</p> <p><b>Gryffin-</b>you are soooooo right. Comfort zone is such a funny little place that we make for ourselves...talk about an artificial construct ;-)</p> <p><b>Kkards- </b>you've hit the nail on the head, I do like structure in my coats, but forward is really a new thing for me, mostly because I've historically spent a fair amount on classic coats so as to maximize CPW. As I age, I've gravitated to jewel tones, which is interesting because in the 80s/90s, I was all about pastels and not that much has changed in my coloring.&nbsp;<b></b></p> <p><b>Angie-</b> thanks for the pep talk. I DO plan on continuing the stretch to the point where I don't even think about what I'm wearing. I find that even after all these years, I still have some residual self-consciousness. Funny, but not surprising that Greg 'gets' your need for color.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1427317 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 03:14:28 +0000 Debbie 1427317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ann-I love all of these looks. The skirted legging look is wonderful. Those Zara leggings are great and may or may not be in my cart after seeing them on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426989 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 18:10:43 +0000 Angie 1426989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah, Suz. Our hubbies can high five. YES. It was the JC coat. I have two ink coats already - military and Burberry - and Greg loves those. I guess because they have pretty trims and are made of softer fabrics.&nbsp;&nbsp;But the ink man coat on the other hand, made<i> Greg</i> unhappy. SO ironic because black, grey and ink are his happy colours. (Your new grey coat has an aspect of "Pretty" and as you said - looks sharp. I bet Mr. Suz is&nbsp;positively reacting to those attributes).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426980 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:37:58 +0000 Suz 1426980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, <b>Angie</b>! That is hilarious. I was actually considering that same coat (the J. Crew one?) I really liked it...in theory. But I could hear Mr. Suz in my head saying something very similar -- he would say, "too dark, too somber, you are not a businessman or gangster....I like your red coat!" (Fortunately he also likes the grey coat I got instead even though it is not a happy happy colour -- at least it is light and has the asymmetrical details making it very "sharp.")&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426961 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:12:40 +0000 Angie 1426961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ann, you have to wear what feels right. Listen to your instincts. Perhaps you need to bite the bullet and persevere for a while. Things might feel more "normal" after a few outings. Or, you need to get back into your dark neutrals. FWIW, I love all your outfits - bright or neutral.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also live&nbsp;in Seattle and wear shockingly bright red, pink, citron and white coats for half of&nbsp;the year. It makes me very happy, and soothes my soul.&nbsp;YES. I stand out big time, and look radio active, as Greg has described it. You are not doing a disservice to others, being disrespectful or inappropriate&nbsp;by wearing colours that make you happy. (Unless of course you were going to a funeral and the like - I'm sure you know what I mean).&nbsp; </p> </p> <p>p.s. I brought home an ink and white pinstripe man coat last year that I quite liked. I showed it to Greg who said: "That's not a happy coat. I'm used to you wearing happy coats. That's your thing.&nbsp;I don't really like it". And that was enough for me to return the coat. I prefer looking radio active.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426955 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:07:58 +0000 kellygirl 1426955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all of these! The skirted legging outfit is all kinds of awesome and I LOVE the joggers with the baseball style top. SO cute. I want to copy everything :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426954 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 17:06:16 +0000 shedev 1426954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the white coat on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426893 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 15:30:00 +0000 Helena 1426893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have terrific style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426889 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 15:21:36 +0000 kkards 1426889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>totally hear you on not spending a lot on something that you think maybe a short timer. and i hear you about feeling like you have a target on your back when you wear something that is outside of your comfort zone! that being said, i think that white coat is target worthy. it looks fab, and from what i know of your wardrobe, a perfect extension --its structural and forward, without being over the top.<br />btw, the rest of the outfits are fab was well. and you look great in jewel tones!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426876 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 14:22:50 +0000 gryffin 1426876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I think you look absolutely stunning in all the pics and I mean that in the best possible way!&nbsp; All your coats are gorgeous and they fit and look beautiful on you.&nbsp; A maiden voyage of anything different is always challenging but I think as you wear these pieces the voices in your head will calm down and you can enjoy them!!&nbsp; Gorgeous outfits btw - interesting, elegant, fun and sassy!&nbsp; Great job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426873 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 14:15:35 +0000 Momo 1426873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the coat looks great! I understand that feeling of nervousness when wearing something outside of ones comfort zone. I find the feeling disappears after a few people see me and no one bursts out laughing ;-)</p> <p>Love your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426767 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 04:11:54 +0000 Anonymous 1426767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a terrific collection of clothes - I need to follow your example! &nbsp;As a bold coat wearer from way back &nbsp;I think the white coat looks fantastic! &nbsp;It doesn't seem at all too "out there" to me - but I'm the one wearing pink coats, plaid coats, white coats, shearling coats - heck, I'll wear any coat! &nbsp;(which might explain why I have no other wardrobe worth photographing ). &nbsp;I really love your skirted leggings - you look fantastic in them. And great low moto booties too - really cool! &nbsp;So much here I'd love to wear - you do the sweatpants thing well too. &nbsp;Thanks for so much inspiration ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426738 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 03:06:35 +0000 deb 1426738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are too funny, Woman! Love your winter white coat and would have loved to see you strutting your stuff! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426736 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 03:04:57 +0000 Jaime 1426736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did so relate to your description of feeling self conscious wearing something outside your comfort zone. As a person who regularly makes a spectacle of herself wearing giant hats, you wouldn't believe how self conscious I can be wearing certain loud colors or prints.&nbsp;<br />Regardless you look fab. I think the white coat is terrific and do not agree that you look like an iceberg (although that line did make me laugh). Still love the asymmetrical skirt on you. The pointy boots are just the thing to make the crinkle sweatshirt and pants look fashion sporty rather than just sporty. Love your other coats too!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426735 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 02:58:13 +0000 Carla 1426735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white coat and the cobalt coat are TDF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426733 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 02:55:09 +0000 Suz 1426733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, wow. These are amazing! Absolutely stellar. The white coat is gorgeous on you and I think the whole outfit is beautiful. I do know what you mean, though -- there is something about going out in white the first few times that feels...I don't know, as if you are a walking ambulance or something. But truly, if people do stare in this case they are probably just thinking how terrific you look!&nbsp;</p> <p>Love your soft neutrals --- the greys, the silvers, the pewters. Such beautiful wintery blends. I remember that winter white inspiration photo you posted a few months ago -- you now have all the ingredients and then some!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426732 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 02:54:14 +0000 Staysfit 1426732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the white coat and think it was brave to wear it on a bus! I would have been worried about getting it dirty. I end up being self conscious when I wear white for that reason, more than any other. I also love you in purple! Great color on you. All your outfits are nice, but my favorites are with you wearing purple, esp. The stripes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426730 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 02:51:29 +0000 DonnaF 1426730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially love your colored coats.&nbsp; You are so brave to wear white on public transit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426729 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 02:50:58 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1426729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great, Dashielle. All of these are excellent choices. I'm liking that purple jacket with the skirted leggings a lot.</p> <p>Are you on the bus the black lab rides? <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/canine-commuter-raises-eyebrows-seattle-bus/story?id=28191213" rel="nofollow">http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyl.....d=28191213</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiwdiscourse-on-bold-coats#post-1426725 Sun, 18 Jan 2015 02:44:16 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1426725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Having recently migrated into non-black long coat territory, I have to admit to a certain amount of trepidation. I wear individual pieces that push the envelope, especially in my neighborhood and lifestyle of jetsetting (on mass transit) to downtown Seattle, a city that is&nbsp;not know for being particularly concerned with fashion. The cobalt coat from last week's post was attention grabbing enough&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/post-holiday-wiw-and-musings?replies=4">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....?replies=4</a>. I am probably way too much in my head on this, but if I had to describe it, I'd say that I strive for outfits that other people who notice these things might say (also usually in their heads) "Hey, she looks pulled together."&nbsp;Outfits that won't cause whiplash or snow blindness, really. So this week, I amped up my game with a recent find...a Winter white coat in a fabric similar to the cobalt one, that I found on major sale at Express. You know the deal, if I can't bear to wear it for long, no major outlay of cash. Can I just say, a bit off topic, but both of these newer, inexpensive and not particularly well made coats have really narrow sleeves that I'm digging. It looks less like I'm wearing DH's coat than my more classic tailored man coats. Anyway, stepping out my front door in a white coat made me feel like I had a giant target on my back (and front, side, etc.) and I had to give myself a rather serious pep talk to stride up the street with my head high. Lordy...I've done far riskier things than wait for a bus looking like an iceberg, so I dunno what my deal is. Well, nobody fell out of their seats when I boarded the bus&nbsp;(which might have caused a fistfight over the spot) and I even garnered a compliment from my boss, who is much more conservative/classic than I am in her wardrobe choices. In looking at the pics, I'm not sure about the cowl neck sweater in terms of figure flattery, but I can tune the ensemble next time. I will say that any shoes I tried with less substance than my combat boots made me look like I might tip over at any moment...Anyway, without further navel gazing, here are a few of the outfits I wore this week. Thanks for looking...</p> <p>#1 The coat, Zara slacks and Aldo combat boots.<br />#2 8telier skirted leggings, BCBG Generation pointelle sweater with side zips and St. John jacket. Miz Mooz chelsea booties<br />#3 Express silver, crackle foiled sweatshirt over Athleta wool city joggers and long puffer with faux fur collar.&nbsp;Shelly's London booties<br />#4 Kut cords with grey marled, high/low hem&nbsp;Rack sweater with Loft wool moto jacket, Max Mara man coat and scarf. Silver leather perforated high tops.<br />#5 8telier skirted leggings (again) and black booties&nbsp;with H&amp;M layering tee in blurple under ombre striped cashmere cardigan and purple wool coat. Miz Moos booties again. </p>