Oddly enough, I seem to have accumulated a plethora of plum-colored coats and jackets in my latest coat search. I'm not planning on keeping them all of course! Which one is the winner? They all seem to have some fit issues though, so I'm not sure if any of them work.
1-4. Anthropologie Umbered Houndstooth Coat size S. I went to pick up the orange Bailey 44 dress and noticed this hanging on the sale rack. I had tried it on several months ago but didn't buy it then (picked up a shearling parka instead). It was originally $298, now it's marked down twice to $99 and with the extra 30% off sale items was only $69! So it had to come home with me! I love the tweed and fur collar and the vintage-y vibe (although I know it's kind of an "old lady" coat). The fur collar is detachable though so I can de-fur it for DH if necessary. The only thing is I'm not sure if it's a little too big on me. I had a hard time finding an XS and had to call five different stores and finally found one (the last one in the entire nation, it seems!). So the XS is on its way to me now so I can compare sizes. I think this one is my favorite of all the jackets here, plus it's the cheapest!
5-8. Darling Princess Coat from ASOS, size L. I found this claret-colored coat and ordered it in a small, which was the only size available initially. But the coat was too tight at the waist because of my apple shape, and gapped open at the bottom below the waist, which made me feel horribly fat. So I sent it back. Then a L became available so I decided to gamble on that. But I think the L is too big on me and makes me look huge too. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a M anywhere so I think I will have to give up on this one. Too bad because it's a lovely color and style is right up my alley with the lace collar and fit-and-flare silhouette.
9-12. Anthro herringbone blazer. I barely remember ordering this, LOL. The fit is OK, but I don't love it. The sleeves are too short and it feels a little too thick and masculine for me.
13-16. Willow and Clay riding jacket, size L (pictures with the black turtleneck. It looked so great on Mo. I initially tried this in a M but you guys advised me to size up because the arms and torso were too tight. I managed to find it in a size L, but I feel like it's a little too big now and gaps up at the bust. Not sure what the problem is that neither size seems to fit me just right but again, I'm sure it has something to do with being an apple. Argh.
17-20. Willow and Clay riding jacket, size M (with the white turtleneck). Which size looks better on me, or should I give up on this style?
Thanks for looking and for your advice!
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