So much love for the fuchsia trench, wow!-) Thanks so much for all the fab compliments and feedback everyone!!
Ornella - Yes, it's not easy for us taller ladies, is it. (still thinking about your red trench-( And my word, your memory is incredible:-) Lynne and I are indeed trench twins (the fab orchid coloured Kenneth Cole trench with subtle sheen).
TraceyLiz - Love the sound of your red trench! (I think I'd pick a cream one as my neutral, maybe not the most practical, but it looks so elegant).
Claire - Your comment made me smile, so sweet.
Velvetychocolate - LOL, which colour helmet are you thinking of,-)
Beth Ann - *nodding*, I forgot to mention earlier that it is fully lined and has a lovely weight to it (another bonus), so perfect for Spring and Fall too.
Joy - *smile*, you would absolutely rock a bright-coloured coat too (just saying:-) The scarf is a mid-grey actually, but it's a little hard to see in the pic.
Adelfa - I hear you, I really do love red, but only a very cool cherry red is flattering against my skin, and that's not easy to find. Plus I've also rediscovered pinks, and lilacs, and am super chuffed to now have added fuchsia too. (And yes, I can really see different shades of pink AND fuchsia work for you too! I hope you'll post some pink looks for us soon.)
Lyn D. - I know, I don't post that often:-) People do notice a bright-coloured coat here too. E.g. this Winter I often wore a bright green wool coat, and definitely felt a lot more people glancing at me (and fun fact: lots more people actually smiled at me too, and I am convinced it was the happy colour of the coat).
Mona - I'll definitely try to post more pics with the trench.
Diane - That is so ver sweet of you to say, thank you. And I agree 200% with your comment on how amazing a place YLF is.
Zap - A super happy ending for sure. And all the YLF ladies are spot on: you are the best!! Thank you again trench twinnie!!