One of my 2019 shopping goal is to find new trench coats. I want a color from my palette and long enough sleeves. (I love the look of Burberry but their sleeves run too short.)

How is this sky blue Lela Rose trench? I liked it initially but now I think it may be too much. As I look at the pictures, all I see is how large it looks. Is it too overwhelming for me? Are the lapels too wide? What about the gingham panels? Can this work with my style? Will this trench stand the test of time? This is the size small, and worry the XS would not be properly proportioned for my height. The belt on this hits in the right place. Maybe it can be altered in some way to make it sleeker?
ETA: I added a pic at the end where I am wearing a blazer over my tee, plus a scarf to fill in the neckline. Does that make enough of a difference? I am most likely to wear this with layers.

My spring/summer refresh consists mostly of oversized blazers. I am not fond of the frilly ruffles on dresses this season. Longer blazers have attracted my attention because they look sleek and polished to my eye. I was thrilled to find some with long enough sleeves. Two are from Lafayette 148NY. The dark navy blazer is from Rosie Assoulin's new clothing line By Any Other Name. The fit is great and its beautifully made.

I wore an Armani blazer to work today, (grey herringbone) and it's easy to see the oversized cut of the newer blazers in comparison.

The last picture is an iridescent trench which I'm returning. It looks white, but it has pink iridescence. The sleeves are too short, the belt hits in the wrong place, and I think it looks ridiculous. It's basically a surreal lab coat.

The dark grey glasses frames are new. I still have my turquoise, red and clear plastic frames as well.

I just had my hair trimmed yesterday and my stylist suggested that I try to endure this awkward phase for a few more weeks before deciding whether to cut it short again.