https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:35:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212683 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 10:24:39 +0000 Mainelady 2212683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you have made great decisions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212676 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:59:43 +0000 bella 2212676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with your decisions. Although #3 is so pretty and unique and that I would put it in the keep zone.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212668 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:01:20 +0000 Bijou 2212668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I 100% agree with your assessment - #3 and 4 look like good keepers to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212583 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:30:57 +0000 Janet 2212583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! This has been helpful.</p> <p>To the fans of 1, I love it mainly for the color. I wore it a lot years ago when I first got it. It looks ok in the photo, fit-wise, but it feels snug when buttoned, even across the back, where I usually have extra room. And it’s not the kind of piece I’m likely to wear open, unlike many of my other jackets and coats. Of course, it’s possible I will continue to lose a little weight (I lost about 7 lbs since January, very slowly, but I seem to have hit a plateau where my body likes to stay). But even if the fit were perfect, I’m not really feeling this length of coat for me at this stage of my life — I prefer a bit more length and a little less classic. The shape is really good, but I think future me would like a longer tailored coat in a color instead. </p> <p>I thought about moving the buttons on 2, and may try it before letting it go, but I think I’m just done with that piece — the new Bernardo plaid coat feels more dramatic and modern.</p> <p>I’ll continue to hang onto 3 and 4. </p> <p>Thank you for all the help! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212577 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:56:31 +0000 RobinF 2212577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #3 and #4, they look fab on you and the plaid is so nice. I'm not a fan of #1 personally, seems a bit too classic for your style? I like #2 but agree that if the fit is off you won't reach for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212533 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:06:15 +0000 Synne 2212533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also love #1! You should wear it with (surprise) tonal column! It is one of your colours, right? If you don't like the length, you could wear it over a dress or skirt? Very pretty! Also like the others 'cept #4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212530 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:43:32 +0000 rachylou 2212530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it were me, I could maybe part with #2, but would be hanging on to the others with both hands...and maybe a boot against the wall </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212490 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 01:37:04 +0000 Jaime 2212490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for #3 - that is the stand out for me. And the jeans! And notsaf's inspo pics! (But concepts would work with new coat too.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212477 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:13:30 +0000 avicennia 2212477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like 4 — I’m with @Carla. And if it weren’t for the negative association, I’d suggest keeping #2 and moving the buttons over to get a better fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212467 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:51:23 +0000 Anonymous 2212467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 3 and 4! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212448 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:38:33 +0000 The Cat 2212448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #1 and actually think it looks great on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212447 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:36:47 +0000 slim cat 2212447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both - #3and #4. The plaid coat ( #4 ) is nice classic coat with perfect length ( #1 feels a bit short and #2 - too long ).<br />You look fab in your silk printed coat ( #3 ) - keep it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212440 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:05:01 +0000 JAileen 2212440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #4! &nbsp;Can you have too much plaid? &nbsp;No, not really. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212437 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:49:02 +0000 Carla 2212437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I think &nbsp;#4 looks great - modern/classic.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212435 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:46:57 +0000 Echo 2212435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think #3 is amazing on you; I absolutely love it. #4 is versatile enough to keep, and I agree with your assessment of the first two. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212434 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:44:06 +0000 Sal 2212434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are right to pass on 1 and 2 ( I like 2 but agree with your reasoning). I do like 3 the best on you- but if you are unsure then the holding zone is a good call. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212432 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:07:30 +0000 Janet 2212432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Notsaf I was a little worried the Bernardo plaid coat might be a little big on me, and your photos convinced me it’s fine. I like the slightly oversized vibe for a change of pace from traditional fitted styles. Love the styling in those pics! Now I can’t wait for cold weather. *sweats* I’m off to yoga now . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212431 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:55:42 +0000 Anonymous 2212431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Give me a plaid coat now please . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212430 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:35:09 +0000 notsaf 2212430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with nm: love 3, don't love 4 on you. It lacks personality. If it were me, I'd keep the long plaid one and wear it layered and open with or without a crossbody, which is The Style. Could be très chic. But ymmv! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212428 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:01:30 +0000 nemosmom 2212428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I love your jeans... that cuff! *heart eyes*</div><div><br /></div><div>OK - jackets: I agree with your decision to pass on #1 and #2. I like #3 on you a lot - it seems so unique compared to others in your wardrobe.&nbsp; I have to admit I am on the fence about #4.&nbsp; It looks great on you, (I really love the length), but it seems more ... scholarly...?&nbsp; than what I have seen from your WIWs.&nbsp; Would you reach for this over one of the other dark ones in your collection?<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212426 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:54:35 +0000 Janet 2212426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Lisa! </p> <p>TL:DR = too long, didn’t read </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212422 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:39:47 +0000 Anonymous 2212422@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like coats 3 and 4 . Not sure what TL:DR means ? Lol. I agree that having a mid blue wash pair of jeans is a good idea too . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wool-coat-edit#post-2212415 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:51:20 +0000 Janet 2212415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So what better time than a 96 degree afternoon to crank up the AC and try on some coats, right? </p> <p>Well, I was taking a break from work and decided to try on some old coats in light of the plaid Bernardo coat from NAS. Also, the light wash Dojo jeans from the NAS arrived and I decided to try them on. Of course I wilted by the time I tried on a few coats and didn’t get a pic of the jeans without a topper, but I think they are keepers. They’re very stretchy and comfortable, and actually generous in length. I need to have an inch hemmed on them, which rarely happens. Pic 5 shows them on the left with all my other bootcut jeans on the right — I like the idea of having a lighter wash pair. </p> <p>Anyway, a few older coats potentially on the chopping block:</p> <p>1 JCrew turquoise coat from maybe 8-9 years ago. It’s a size 6 and consequently is a good size too small for me now. I’m not sure that I want to keep hanging onto it for the “maybe someday” of losing a full size from where I am now. I like the color but not sure it’s what I really want to wear anymore. I think I’d prefer to find other items in this color. It’s still in excellent condition, although I changed out the buttons from gold to silver, so I think I can sell it. </p> <p>2 Mural lightweight plaid coat from maybe 3-4 years ago. The fit has never been perfect. I think it’s supposed to be more straight and double breasted styles are always tough on me. If I button the bottom button it looks pretty bad. Plus I had a wreck while wearing this coat riding a Lime scooter and can’t disassociate the coat from the incident. Silly but there it is. It wasn’t expensive so I don’t consider it a big loss. I think it’s time to donate. </p> <p>3 This is actually a silk Classiques Entier from maybe 6-7 years ago. It’s also a little snug on the hip if I button it all the way, but it looks good open and it’s very lightweight so it’s more like a topper than outerwear. But I’m unsure whether I’m tired of the print. I am inclined to keep and see if it gets worn next season.</p> <p>4 Kensie black and grey glen plaid coat from maybe 8 years ago. It looks a bit somber in photos, and it’s just starting to show a bit of wear, but the fit is still really nice and it’s classic. It’s a different enough vibe from the new Bernardo that I think I’ll keep it for another season.</p> <p>TL:DR - the first two coats are probably going. The second two are holding zone and keep, respectively. </p> <p>I also have some other wool coats in mostly solid dark colors that I plan to keep:</p> <p>- a long dressy tailored burgundy coat<br /> - a black Trina Turk military mid length coat<br /> - a roomy dark forest green Madewell coat that layers over bulky tops and blazers<br /> - a short off white wool pea coat from Banana Republic that is a little dressy/preppy for me but occasionally comes in handy.<br /> - a mid length blue and black plaid Pendleton coat from NAS about four years ago</p> <p>Any thoughts? </p>