Drinking the Citron Kool-Aid - YouLookFab Forum

I didn't plan to buy another coat. I have two very nice coats that I still enjoy wearing, an ovoid slightly oversized red-brown coat from Sessun (workhorse from 2011!), and a Vince coat from 2013, that I wore recently in Seattle. BUT-- here I am in SF for the opera tonight yet I forgot to bring a coat! I have a sleeveless LBD I plan to wear and since it will rain plus get down to 46 F tonight, I really need a coat. Sure, I could wear a cardigan but I would freeze waiting for a taxi.

So count me in on the BR Citron Coat craze. I found threads from LisaP (the first I saw wearing this), Una, Elizabeth P, and Dee modeling this lovely piece. Am I missing anyone? Normally not inclined to lemming behavior, I am happily jumping off the cliff while drinking the citron cool-aid!

Not a great picture. But, DBF loves it on me and having a fitted garment is so refreshing! My other two coats are oversized with plenty of room for chunky cardigans, not this one, but it is very warm. There was plenty of oversized merchandise in BR but I am happy to mix things up with slim fits right now.

Picture 1 -- coat in Petite XS. Fits as if custom made for me. Sleeves might be a tad short but not too bad.

Pic 2 -- In regular XS. Shoulders and sleeves too long! Went back to the Petite XS.

Pic 3 -- Bonus shot of the honeycomb sweater, an Angie pic. Almost went home with me but I don't want to look like an accident victim. (Body modifier: short neck)

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Veteran

Whoa, how many lemmings will there be before this is over!

I think you hit upon something, though. This coat seems to work best when it "works" as trim fit and not major man-coat. I think that's why Elizabeth P's looked right when she tried the Petite. Probably it's the cut of the coat, but also man-coat may work better in some neutrals (though Angie has hot pink man-coat !). Anyways, it seems that if you have to size up too much in this coat to fit everywhere, something is lost.

Sara L.

The coat looks lovely on you. Laughing at you comment about looking like an accident victim. I've never noticed the length of your neck, but that sweater doesn't look right on you.

Anonymous

The coat is drop dead gorgeous on you. That turtleneck is somewhat overwhelming. I don't think a longer neck would make a difference.

Love the coat on you!

Laurinda

Well drunk!

Sal

Love the fit of the coat!! It looks super.

And yes good pass on the turtleneck. I also struggle with them- okay with a close fitting thin knit though- I also have a short neck.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Citron kool-aid becomes you! This coat is fantastic on you. Too bad the sweater wasn't a good cut for you. I can relate; being of the short-necked persuasion myself I have trouble with a lot of turtlenecks.

Dee

Citron is a surprisingly workhorse color! I never would have expected it to look great on so many people. But I love the XS petite on you. Can't tell about the sleeves but everything else about it looks fab.

Elizabeth P

A resounding WHOOT WHOOT from me! Amazing difference between the regular and petite, isn't there. I hope you enjoy it. I am looking forward to wearing mine. The weather just turned cold today, but I chose my J Crew navy one to best go with today's outfit.

Deborah

Looks so good on you!

Suz

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Whooo HOO!!

You look amazing, Denise. How can you look so good in citron and mustard? But you do!!

I agree -- a ladylike fitted coat can really be a thing of beauty. Have a wonderful time tonight!

Jules

Ha - I have this weird comfort/warmth thing where I sometimes enjoy wearing a my winter scarf over the lower half of my face even when it's not entirely necessary. So now I want a sweater like that to hang around at home in! People make comments when I do in public (darn people!)

K. Period.

Okay, so I found the Citron a little overwhelming as a color (even though appreciating it), but you have totally won Citron! This looks fantastic on you!!!

catgirl

You know where I stand! You are really petite if you're in the PXS and it looks just made for you.

Marilyn

The petite coat looks great on you!
I have a love hate relationship with turtlenecks. Love them on other people but not so much on me.

Aida

Oh wow the petite coat is smashing! I have been really feeling the urge to update my coat capsule to include something more fitted like this, since all of my coats are on the oversized end. Such a crisp outdoor look, and in such a happy happy color. Good call on the t-neck, there's a better one out there for you. Hope you have fun tonight!

CocoLion

Thanks fabbers for all of the votes of confidence! Aida the coat was 50% off when I purchased it yesterday... if that helps to give you a nudge. They had another tailored coat with a check pattern, not as vibrant as the citron but the same slim cut.

Plaid Three-Button Tailored Coat

Oh that's a fun coat too! Looks a little too brown-toned for my taste perhaps? Hard to tell from the photo, and doesn't look like my store carries it. Did you see these lovelies?

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Susie

Oh I love it on you! Instead of us being lemmings, let's just say that we like to share the fabness!

merwoman

YES to the coat! Looks fantastic on you Denise!

Karie

You look stunning in that coat! That color is perfect for you.

Jaime

Wow! The first thing I noticed with #1 is the perfect fit of the coat on you. Spectacular - as you say it could have been made for you. Love it. Turtleneck is not worthy.

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