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Cool toned leopard topper?

Suz

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It's October, and I'm in fall shopping mode!

I'll report next week on some purchases. In the meantime, here's something I tried but didn't buy. What do we think of this faux fur cool toned leopard topper by Jones New York? Too over-the-top (ha ha) or just right?

The price is reasonable, especially if I buy this weekend on sale. An item like this is not on my shopping list. But I couldn't resist trying it on.

ETA, it may be *slightly* large but does not come in a smaller size. It's a duster shape and meant to be loose but the shoulder fit is just off my own shoulder. Sleeves surprisingly okay however.

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Jaime

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Suz I have something that looks almost like that in my closet thrifted at the end of last year. We could be twins! Just sayin' ! If I can I will add a picture later.

bridgie

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Suz, Just right. Perfect with your hair color. Made for you! I think you should get it even though it might not be on your shopping list..

Jenn

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I love it on you, Suz. And it looks so good with the wide leg pants!

Elizabeth P

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I love it.
But I may be biased... I have this . I’ll admit I don’t wear it much, but it’s fun when I do. Only you know if the coat is a weight and warmth that will be worn. It certainly suits you!

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SarahD8

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I think it’s absolutely gorgeous with your coloring and I love the face framing effect of the collar. I’m not a good judge of perfect shoulder fit as my shoulders are broad and I tend to err on the side of slightly too loose.

Sal

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I have a caramel faux fur and I do love it. I think they are best oversized - they are fun confident coats.

I have worn mine about 10 times a year over two years - mostly in the evening to dinner, cinema etc.. If I was in a more fashionable city I would probably wear it even more!!

I think this suits you and is a fun wildcard.

Joy

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Suz, the cool colors are right but it is more of a statement than we are used to seeing on you. Do you really love it? Then you can own it and be comfortable in this print.

Mainelady

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It looks gorgeous with your hair. Will you regret it, if you don’t purchase it?

Bijou

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Love it! It is FUN and looks stunning on you, such perfect colours for your wardrobe.

The Cat

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Love it (the print, the colours, the lines, and the beautiful collar). Gorgeous on you.

lyn67

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Great color, and fit, please keep!!!! It is so rare a cool leo, isn't it!:-)

Jessikams

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Fun! A little big may be ok for layering a sweater underneath.
From the Find pic I thought, too short- but on you, with your cropped pants, it looks great.

Inge

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I absolutely adore this on you, Suz, and have a feeling it could be surprsingly versatile. Hope it came home with you!-)

gryffin

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Absolutely stunning!! Huge thumbs up. I have a light snow leopard topper from AT that I wear as a long blazer. From fall to spring it’s one of my most worn jackets. So fun. Looks wonderful on you!!

kerry

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1. It’s adorbale on you!
2. This is the season for animal print - might not be so easy to find this snow leopard another season.
3. You are living in a climate where this would probably work much of the season - milk it.

Chris987

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Gorgeous!!! I say KEEP with a capital "K"! Just don't leave it on a chair where kitty will use it for a bed.

Colette

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LOVE! It’s fab and fun and looks great on you!

Christina F.

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OMG, it’s fabulous on you. Please tell me it went home with you. I agree with Kerry’s third point.

Kathie

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I love the colors on you, but agree with Joy that it’s different from your other looks, which seem more tailored. How does it move on you? Boxy, or more fluid/swingy?

Janet

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Love it! I think the fit looks good for outerwear.

I spotted one that I really liked in the window at Elie Tahari in NYC, but I’m sure that’s not as budget-friendly of an option.

Anonymous

Very striking with your hair and the black bottoms....does look a tad big though ?

Sara L.

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I love it and think it would be a lot of fun to wear. I want a short boxy leopard print one but haven't found one yet (I also haven't really looked since the temps have still been in the 80's until last weekend).

Staysfit

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I really like it! Is it versatile in your new climate? I toyed around with getting a faux fur jacket and so far have passed because I feel like the window for wearing it is too short. I think it would be too light for winter. I put wool jackets and coats into that transition category as well (unless they also have thinsulate), and if you have those, which I believe you do, will this compete with them for wear? Didn’t you get a beautiful J Crew cocoon coat last year?

Cardiff girl

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I love it,it goes with your colouring.How you managed to resist buying it is beyond me.

Angie

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KILLER pattern. LOVE the coat for you. Perfect with your hair.

Do you need a size down, or is it supposed to be oversized? Hard to tell with plush coats sometimes.

Sisi

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I agree with Joy, it is different from what we usually see on you. How is the happiness factor?

Suz

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Thank you all for thoughts and advice! Angie, I think it is both a tad large (can see in the shoulder fit) AND meant to be oversized. The cut is swingy through the torso, purposely so. A very slight A-line vs. a cocoon shape, you know? I think that makes it a bit easier to wear it on the large side as if it is intentional.

I was wearing a very thin merino ribbed sweater when trying on. Maybe I will go try it again with a thicker sweater underneath and/or even a layer. Unfortunately, this is the smallest size they make it in, so it's this or nothing.

Happiness factor on try-on was high because it's a wild card for me -- as Joy and Sisi pointed out, it's more of a statement than typical for me.

It was surprisingly warm on try on! It's just polyester. As Staysfit mentioned, coats like this are pretty much a waste except for those who drive all the time or run warm in my former climate. Not warm enough for anyone who spends time outdoors in Ontario winters. But it could work from late October through March here. I don't know how it would fare in the rain.

Chris, I thought exactly the same thing about my cat!! A funny thing, also -- my kid used to have a large size snow leopard stuffy, a gift from friends. After she grew out of it, Mr. Suz started using it as a "neck pillow" because it was curved just so and he would stick it behind his head when reading in bed. We left it back in Ontario and he misses it. Maybe this can be his replacement?

Bennett

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If I spotted you wearing this I would think "that is the coolest woman in this place!" I would probably stalk you for a bit as well! I see no problem with size, probably due to the generous lapels. You really shine in this!

Angie

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Suz, it looks like it's supposed to be oversized. VERY handy to layer over blazers and chunky knits. Could work over midis too.

I LOVE the drama for you.

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