https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:42:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again/page/2#post-1063716 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 02:33:05 +0000 Sveta 1063716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, such an universal love for this coat! I ordered it for fun but now I am seriously considering to keep it. Do you know that this collar can also serve as a hood? How cool is that- and darn useful, no? :-)<br />Jayne, you are right that this style is surprisingly flattering to a pear-ish body because this enormous collar balancing out the hips.<br />Vildy, this is an interesting thought about shorter sleeves on coats. I think I have a poisoned eye for short sleeves because I am tall and always feel like I have overgrown the coat...<br />Glory, for your question - I don't know. I like the idea of a streamlined coat as well but I have a soft spot for drama I think...Hey, I can add 2 coats for my Canadian winter, don't I? :-)<br />Angie, I am relieved you don't think this coat is too maximal for me...:-)<br />Gaylene, I also thought about my&nbsp;&nbsp;red cape coat as a similar oversized and swingy style. This one is much warmer though which is a good thing for my climate.<br />it does work well with gloves and there is no way I am going to wear it without gloves anyway because when it is cold enough for this coat weight it is cold enough to wear gloves as well.<br />I am not sure if sleeves lengthening can work here. there is not much a fabric really. I had a thought to find wool in a similar charcoal color and knit ribbed cuffs to attach to the underside of the sleeves to make them longer and warmer...will see. I still need to see the color in daylight as it was too dark: what if it is hideous on me?<br />I hope I did not write anything I should not here: we had friends over and I had a couple of glasses of wine and some cognac too...:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1063499 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 23:11:20 +0000 Suz 1063499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh - I just got here.<b> SO</b> glad you tried this coat! It's brilliant for you as I knew it would be!! I am sure another inch on the sleeves will make all the difference, and also, gloves. Try it on with gloves and that will help the feeling a lot, I'm sure. <b>YAY!!!</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1063377 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 22:04:01 +0000 Lisa 1063377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 is super, you pull off that dramatic neckline very well, I vote keep.&nbsp; The slightly shorter sleeve reminds me of bracelet length.&nbsp; And with a shorter sleeve you can wear a longer glove, which is another nod to the dramatic look.&nbsp; Nice find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1063105 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:57:17 +0000 dustt 1063105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ADORE #2 - please keep it and buy a pair of long gloves - it'll make up for the sleeve length!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1063052 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:03:48 +0000 Gaylene 1063052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Sveta, seeing you in that wrap-around coat reminds me of the time my jaw dropped at the sight of you in your cape jacket. You have the presence and bone structure to carry off a dramatic coat with such style. Leave the subdued classics for the rest of the crowd; you look fabulous in this coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062964 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:38:48 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1062964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my Sveta - that wrap around coat with the beautiful collar is absolutely perfect on you. That's YOUR coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062935 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:13:10 +0000 Diane P 1062935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for #2, I love the "drama" of it and the proportions are perfect for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062934 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:10:42 +0000 Freckles 1062934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the second coat on you Sveta, here's hoping that you decide to keep and mom's magic makes it perfect. &nbsp;While both coats look lovely on you I really like the softer grey with the drama of the coat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062923 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:56:17 +0000 Amy 1062923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 is so perfect for you!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062919 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:52:50 +0000 AviaMariah 1062919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 is amazing on you. &nbsp;Keep, keep!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062904 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:36:31 +0000 texstyle 1062904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More love for #2 - it looks perfect for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062873 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:13:37 +0000 Angie 1062873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 was made for you. Killer and please keep.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062808 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:20:33 +0000 Windchime 1062808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The second coat was made for you! Elegant, on trend, flattering color...your new cobalt trousers want you to buy this coat. :)<br /> I, too, have long arms and sleeve length challenges; will be interested to know what you decide about the sleeve length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062789 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:05:53 +0000 Jude 1062789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the second one. You look fantastic in it! I'm in awe of your ability to pull off such a dramatic collar. Now, while I have a poison eye for too short sleeves, especially on outerwear, one inch more might be all that is needed to make them just right. So, if your magical mom can do it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062782 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:50:49 +0000 Sona 1062782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the second coat is the bomb. I think with your mom's sewing-fairy godmother abilities you will be leaving people falling on the floor as you glide by in&nbsp;all your&nbsp;&nbsp;chicness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062772 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:38:07 +0000 D'Ellen 1062772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You&nbsp;are so&nbsp;elegant&nbsp;in the wrap coat!&nbsp; Wear long gloves and don't worry about the sleeves.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062748 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:08:13 +0000 El Cee 1062748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that second coat! It is TO DIE FOR, so I really hope you keep it. You look absolutely stunning in it. And, from what I can see,&nbsp;the 1" extra length on the sleeve should be plenty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062732 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:48:56 +0000 Jaime 1062732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The second coat deserves your love - wow! It looks like one inch would be enough.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062730 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:47:35 +0000 Glory 1062730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta I like coat 2 quite a bit. I believe the extra 1 inch will give you what you need in the arm length.<br />&nbsp;My question is will this eliminate your need for the streamlined coat you were after for so many years?&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062717 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:26:56 +0000 lyn67 1062717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, nr 2 is gorgeous! Pls keep!<br /> and maybe &nbsp;I will look for it for my DD(16), too:-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062707 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:06:36 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1062707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 is a winner and I think the extra inch on the sleeves will make a big difference.&nbsp; I too find it interesting that you need a new coat to go with the pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062687 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:06:19 +0000 kkards 1062687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh that coat has drama! love it! sometimes its important to get a signature item that is not exactly us, but helps to remind us (and everyone else) that there is more to us than what we show. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062686 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:56:05 +0000 Anonymous 1062686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the wraparound coat on you. It looks really good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062683 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:40:40 +0000 Vildy 1062683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Saw a different style classic Chanel coat on someone, worn so that the sleeves were cut short enough to show bracelets/watch. Very feminine as it shows a trimmer part of body to set off the fashionable wideness/size. I think Angie has called this showing structure.&nbsp; The fashion editor of the Telegraph, I think, had a custom pantsuit made and the tailor talked her into the shorter sleeve for the same reason. Looked amazing. </p> <p>If you really are bugged by it, mom could add a mixed media touch with a faux or real karakul, persian lamb in same color, say. Or smooth leather, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062654 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:13:35 +0000 Deborah 1062654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE #2! Please keep. Stunning. I am lost for words:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062640 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:56:02 +0000 jayne 1062640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What struck me when I see you in the two coats,&nbsp; but being a pear (myself), I see the first coat is a triangle on you, widest at the bottom.&nbsp; However, the second coat, with that fab collar, creates a nice column of fabness.&nbsp; I can see why you fell for it.&nbsp; I think the coat can work with the sleeves as is, but this is a matter of taste and in the end your gut will tell you whether you can live with it.&nbsp; By the way, can I borrow your mom?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062628 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:29:53 +0000 Jeanie 1062628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That wraparound coat is stunning on you! &nbsp;I saw that coat when Angie mentioned it and I am so happy you got it. &nbsp;I would say let out the sleeves as much as you can and it will be fine especially if you wear gloves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062611 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:03:15 +0000 Sveta 1062611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, Liz, they did - and also forcing me to look for black booties! :-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062610 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:02:37 +0000 Anonymous 1062610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like both coats on you, but if the under arms of the first are cut too close, it's not worth keeping. The second coat looks warm, dramatic and comfortable and stylish. A keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/zara-coats---again#post-1062608 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:00:23 +0000 Liz A. 1062608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol at this comment, Sveta: "my new cobalt trousers forced me to look into getting a new coat in a neutral color." The trousers did it, huh?</p> <p>I will leave judgement on the coat to the experts, but I like it. </p>