I tried on this coat! - YouLookFab Forum

Gorgeous!

I went to my Nordstom today to see what the sale was like in person, despite nothing on my want list being available in store. Well, it was kind of fun. I just wandered and looked and was only tempted by this coat. It is so soft, light-ish weight, plenty warm for my climate most of the winter. Interesting shape and drape. I've been wanting a not too dressy coat to wear with my hat collection, and this might be it.

The thing is...my hat collection isn't exactly in style. I love them and miss wearing them, but haven't worn them in a few years due to not having the right coat and feeling like they were too not in style to wear. I have two cloche type (red with black bow and leopard print) and a few soft type but with brims...not beanie style. So...do I buy a $450 coat to wear with hats that are not in style?!

The other thing is that the S looked great but worn over a sweater was kind of tight under the arms. Okay, but not ideal. But the M looked a little big and not as good. Ah, dilemmas!

Anyway, if anyone was wondering...it's a great coat.

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Vince Drape Neck Wool Blend Coat

$675.00 $269.98

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8 years ago

Joyce B

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That's such a nice coat, maybe just add the hats later?
The coat would not work for me as it drapes and not fully closes, I can already fill the chilly wind blowing it open. It may work for your climate though.

Thistle

Beautiful coat. I need one much warmer. But it sounds like you love it. Or maybe not because the fit is off?

Firecracker (Sharan)

I think the hats you are describing are not out of style; they sound like arty and retro styles that have good longevity. This is the kind of coat style that would go with them perfectly--artful drape, elegant minimalism.
I'm thinking you'd want to wear the coat over a sweater, so I'd get the size that works best that way.
I haven't looked at this coat, but I've admired the Vince double-faced wool coats in past seasons, and they are so gorgeous. Soft, luscious feeling, warm, lofty wool. Ahhh.
I think you might want to go back and take another look, and see if one of the sizes will work for you. If the fit isn't right, then that's a problem; it's not really a style that will lend itself to alterations, is it?

Suz

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This is a gorgeous coat that would look amazing on you, and you had such a hunt for a coat last year.

I say get it and try it on with your hats. Just for fun.

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