*spanner" (sorry ladies). You can go wrong with a black coat. This is not the popular opinion on this forum but I have to stick up for my argument. That’s my job!
A black FLAT WOOL coat in a mainstream fabric composition is a tired option. You can do better than that. It picks up every conceivable bit of lint and can look harsh, boring, deadening and far from stylish. This is not to say that a black coat in a luxurious wool (like cashmere) is not fabulous. It is. But this will set you back close to a $1000 (to Jean’s point). A black coat in a NON WOOL mainstream fabrication is a better idea – something with texture, depth and repels lint. Tanya’s black chenille coat is the perfect example of that. She looked wonderful in it. Soooo, not all black coats are no-no’s.
That being said, Laura – do not let me deter you from purchasing this black coat. The style is adorable and I can see you sport the look. The ruffle shows a bit of personality. Unfortunately, the fabric is not ideal.
