Keep or purge - winter coat - YouLookFab Forum

Hi all. I had joined last year shortly before moving from the US to Canada, and then promptly got too busy to keep up. It was the kind of move that involved taking whatever fit in my car and nothing else, so I purged quite a bit beforehand. And then I lost weight over the next few months and most of my wardrobe was too big.

This seemed really noticeable as I pulled out my fall/winter coats this week and felt like I'm swimming in them. I'm trying to decide if I can get one more season out of my favorite gray coat from the last few years or if it looks as big as it feels and I should just look for a replacement. Outerwear is already selling quickly here (I'm in Calgary, so we'll need it soon) so if I'm going to buy a new coat, I should probably do it soon.

I've got a picture of it unbelted and belted. I guess yay for keep and nay for let it go? Any thoughts would be welcome. Thanks!

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12 years ago

Sveta

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I like it! The color suits you very well and the style is such that it can be a bit oversized and still look good.
On the other hand I would get on the hunt for a new coat anyway because:
a) it takes TIME to find a good one (I have been looking for a long coat for 3 years now) and b) in Canada you have to have more than one coat anyway because we live in them for at least 6 months.

Dee

Sveta, thanks for the input! I definitely have a collection of coats, even from before I moved to Canada, though I definitely agree that I wear them more here. But I fell in love with this one a few years ago so if I can keep it awhile longer, I'd be happy.

I'm having a similar issue with my puffer, which I probably ended up wearing more often last winter, but I was never quite as attached to, so I won't mind giving it up as much if I find a replacement. Hopefully it won't take me three years! Good on you for not settling though!

Caro in Oz

I like it. It looks like a coat that you could put more layers underneath but not too big.

rute

I like the fit. I would keep it (I would hem the sleeves, they are big).
Of course Sveta is right, you need more coat options!

Glory

I like it on you - the fabric looks soft and warm. You can layer under it. I would keep.
Is this your only coat? In Canada, I think several coat options are needed.

Anonymous

I like it too!

Deborah

I like it and I prefer it unbelted. It looks really good on you.

Jaime

Another like!

Suz

I like it a lot and can see why you fell in love! Other than the sleeve length (an easy alteration) it looks like it fits really well!

Janet

Even though I like it too, I see the extra room in the back in the side view. I vote keep while you take your time looking for a replacement.

In My Joi

I think the fit looks good! Winter clothes can be bulky underneath coats, this way you have the extra room needed. Add a chuncky scarf and wa-la!

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

I voted nay because it looks too big as is in the photos, although you may be wearing it with more layers IRL and that would mitigate that somewhat. I would start looking for a replacement, but not get rid of it until you find one, because who knows how long that will take and goodness knows in Calgary you'll need a coat (or four).

pastrygirl

I also think it looks too big. I'm in the midst of replacing my outerwear as well, and I'm being very stringent about the fit of my own coats.

unfrumped

Hi! I think it looks a bit too big but overall is a good look, so no need to be hasty. If you get a replacement, be sure to get the roominess needed for layering. So this coat may do that for you while you try to find one. It's very hard to judge coats by photo--I think our eyes are adjusted for models wearing coats without all the real winter layering--they look like they're just out for a stroll in the park and not for a Calgary winter! Still, the right cut and style will look good over jackets. Angie has some good posts of her coats.

Thanks everyone for your input! Looks like I should start looking for a replacement, but hopefully I can wear it without looking too ridiculous for that time period. And for those who were concerned, I definitely have a puffer for the Calgary winter as well, but since this coat is a wool-alpaca blend that's a bit warmer than most, I got more use out of it than expected last year. Although I've been told that last winter was pretty mild...

VernieJane

Active Member

This coat is a keeper. Even if you don't wear it every day, it is a good solid coat to wear to nice occasion, to work, interviews, anything needing a sharp and "together" look. That said, I do find it a bit boring for every day. You look like a spunky person with a cute haircut... maybe you'd prefer something more colourful or less traditional? Either way, it's a good piece to have to fall back on. I vote keep!

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