Okay. I'm going to give it another try tomorrow or the next day. As I said, the price is right so it's not that big a risk.

In the 90s, I had a short "teddy" coat in a brown and taupe plaid. This was when I drove to work and didn't spend as much time outdoors. I loved the coat and wore it constantly. Its light weight made me happy as did the "cuddle" factor.

Angie, I was thinking it could (maybe) work over some midis...but only solid colours or certain patterns. Not sure it would work with the busy patterns of my two autumn midis. But we'll see.

I've been giving lots of thought to that toppers for midis question and collecting Finds for inspiration. (Alas, they have to be Custom Finds because for some reason the Finds Feature is working very irregularly for me even from sites that used to be no problem like Massimo Dutti and Gap.)

Anyway...I've come to the conclusion that I definitely need more coats/ toppers because I love wearing skirts/ dresses, especially midis, and in this climate I can do it more easily. So I need a few options, and right now, have zero. Shopping time!

Finds features are not working well for me , either, as infrequently as I use them these days though....

That is such a good color for you. And cozy, too. Wait - you didn’t buy it?

So what’s the end of the story? Did you buy it?

I kind the colors but it looks big in this photo, size+ shape+ pattern so having trouble telling “ good drama” from too much. You may be able to tell better from seeing it from different angles and in motion.

I hope the non-response means “no”, because it has a heaviness to it that doesn’t suit you and because I think the Max Mara can do everything this one can, in a much more elegant and iconoclastic style.

Looks so soft and furry but agreeing with Fashintern, something less bulky would be better.

Super fun! I love the oversized look.

Sorry. I missed out on it in my size. All sold out. I liked it but not enough for the price. Thanks for helping!

Well, I don't think it's too bad. My voice will be dissident, AND I came in super late on this conversation, I realize I'm like a hair on a soup.

Of course, Suz, so many things look so good on you, and so did this jacket. You can totally pull off the oversize thing.

But this is my impression: the print was on the overpowering side. It was on the busy side as well. Then the coat was on the big side too. I thougtht it was overwhelming and stealing the show away from your beautiful hair. I am curious to see what you got instead.

Well, I did really like it on you. But something I am realising... We can love things, they can make us smile as this did for you, but it doesn't mean, even when they look good, that we will wear them. This has been a hard lesson for me but I think I'm getting it, yay! They must also have supporting acts AND be practical to wear AND not fussy. My 2018 purchases are much better in these ways and 4 of them have over 30 wears already in the one year.

Jenny good points.

Hi, Suz! I'm new here. Couldn't resist chipping in that I think you look FABULOUS in this coat.

I saw someone comment somewhere along this thread, though, that it was a bit bolder than is typically your style?

My two cents:
If you LOVE it and are sure you'd wear it often and rock it with confidence, buy it because it truly does suit you.

However, if you're not sure how often you'd wear it or with how much confidence, then perhaps take a pass? Even if the price is right, more unworn clothing is STILL more unworn clothing needing long-term tending and storing.