Keep or replace: Outerwear - YouLookFab Forum

Category

Dressing

Keep or replace: Outerwear

kellygirl

Veteran

I had to dig deep into the closet to find my outerwear. I was considering replacing my black trench but after looking at a bunch on line, I'm thinking this one is basic enough to last for at least another year. (The replacement I was considering is shown in picture 4.) What do you think?

The red "raincoat" is an Angie pick from NAS a couple of years ago--still going strong. Wish I could figure out a way to wear it open. Second picture shows the belt stuffed in the pockets (not very pretty.) I really only wear this when it rains--so not very often.

The last black one is LE and used mostly for out door sporting events. Not pretty but functional and machine washable.

Do any of them scream "replace me" to you?

Thanks!

This post has 4 photos. Photos uploaded by this member are only visible to other logged in members.

If you aren't a member, but would like to participate, please consider signing up. It only takes a minute and we'd love to have you.

Dressing

14 replies

Latest reply was from

Suz

(website)

Veteran

These all look terrific, to me, Kelly!

For the second one, can you tie the belt in the back if you want to wear it open? I do that sometimes with one of my trenches.

I even like the stadium coat. You look wonderful in the black and the red.

pil

Veteran

No need to replace as far as I can see!

kellygirl

Veteran

Thanks, Suz. I will try to tie the belt in the back. I forgot about that trick!

@Pil: Thanks! Gosh, it's a relief. I was dreading the K/R trench posts and I hadn't even ordered yet!

rae

(website)

Veteran

You look to be set from what I see! I second the belt in back suggestion. You can also flip the belt over and buckle from the back if you know you'll be opening and closing a lot. You still get a good waist cinch and don't have to worry about a knot.

This post has 2 photos. Photos uploaded by this member are only visible to other logged in members.

If you aren't a member, but would like to participate, please consider signing up. It only takes a minute and we'd love to have you.

Glory

Veteran

I think all of them look great. In my opi, no need to replace

Anonymous

I think they all are keepers too!

CocoLion

(website)

Veteran

I love the second, red one! I want you to wear it more often. Now that's an ORDER.

CocoLion

(website)

Veteran

Idea: can you wear the red coat with skirts or dresses. Or, wear with a skinny skinny leg pant and more delicate footwear. The coat has a voluminous aspect which needs to be balanced with slimmer, more delicate profile pieces underneath.

Mo

(website)

Veteran

They look fine to me. If you are still happy with them I don't see a reason to replace any of them.

Inge

(website)

I also think all three still look great, Kelly. And yes please, do wear the second coat more often!-)

Ingunn

(website)

Veteran

What Denise said;)

kellygirl

Veteran

Thanks! I’m verra verra relieved that I don’t have to replace. My outerwear collection is pretty minimal--probably the only thing minimal in my closet!

@Rae: Ooh, that’s a great idea. I’m going to try that for sure!

@Glory, Ceit, Mo: Thanks!

@Denise, Inge and Ingunn: I’m laughing, Denise! I usually wear the red trench with skinnies because the only time I wear this is when it is actually raining! I’ve never worn it with a dress or skirt because I never wear those things when it’s raining. (Notice a theme here?) I was *just* thinking that I could zip out the liner and have a lighter weight trench to wear more often. I forgot that it had a zip out liner--it’s so well made that the zipper is hidden! What a dork, I am! As long as you are sure it’s not weird to wear a rain coat when it’s not raining, I will give it a go! Thanks!

Inge

(website)

Not weird at all, if you ask me Kelly. I wear my trenches all the time (granted, it does rain often in Belgium:-) definitely also when it's dry and sunny, yet chilly.

Anonymous

These all look great!