medium blue trench?

qfbrenda

Are there colors of trenches that are no-nos? I don't really want a neutral like black or beige.

And is there anything inherently frumpy about outerwear from someplace like Eddie Bauer or LL Bean as long as it looks like a typical trench coat with a belt?

15 years ago

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lyn*

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I personally don't place any stock on the name on the label; it's about the individual coat and how it feels on you! Of course, quality is important But I wouldn't paint all the coats in once store with the "frumpy" label.

I have seen really cute trenches in dark purples and plaids ... I have a trench in a deep pink/purple colour ... I don't think they have to be black or beige. I really want an amazing red trench, but I haven't been able to find one.

I say if it works for you, any colour is good Some colours are less practical - ie: white; but hey, if you can keep it clean, yay!

15 years ago

Angie

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A trench has got to fit well irrespective of the brand and any colour goes in my book.

Ahem! I own a cream trench coat that appeals to the impractical side of my style

15 years ago

Jenava

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I think colored trenches are fabulous. I'd say watch the shoulder line and make sure it's not oversized through the torso when buying from a label that typically does very "loose" (i.e. bag-like) shaping. Luckily trenches have a belt, so fit through the torso is less of an issue. A nice square shoulder line makes a big difference, though.

15 years ago

rute

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I think the cream is a classic but any color is good! I have a red one that I love from the french label Caroll! Any label does what's important is the fit!

15 years ago

lyn*

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I just peeked at my closet - I have a grey/blue trench, apparently! HAHAHA!

No cream or white though! At all, actually, in my closet. No t-shirts. No dress shirts. No dresses. LOL. I am a messy girl.

15 years ago

qfbrenda

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Yay! Thanks for the permission. I LOVE the blue one I found and it would work very well for me, I think. I'll watch the shoulder line... thanks for reminding me about that.

15 years ago

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