My first poll: London Fog anorak

catgirl

I'm realizing I lack a spring outerwear jacket that is not gear. I thought about a trench, but the choices are overwhelming and I don't find the fit flattering to me. I did find this at Overstock which I love in the fatigue color:

http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....oduct.html

What do we think as an all-purpose trench substitute? Or any better suggestions?

15 years ago

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rae

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I love it. If I didn't already have an anorak, I would try this myself!

15 years ago

kellygirl

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I love that there is no belt. It looks like a sporty jacket but not in gear kind of way and the shoulder details give it a kind of military vibe. Is this to wear with jeans and casual pants?

15 years ago

Veteran

What don't you like about trenches? The belt creates a waist. Just make sure the lapel is on the medium to small size and/or doesn't point up towards the shoulders. A mid thigh length would be a nice dressy casual length.

15 years ago

catgirl

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AJ, I find the belt often hits at the wrong place on me, making me look more busty or wide, and the material is always stiff and bunchy. Do you have a specific suggestion? You look fab in yours, but I always look like a street corner perv or an 80s nighmare!

ETA: Yet another issue is that so many trenches have collars that sit high, which give me the no-neck look - I need a collar that lies flat. Could I have more issues?!

Kelly, this would be for casual/dressy casual. What would constitute a dressy but functional spring jacket? (Let me guess - a trench!).

15 years ago

thimblelina

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That looks like a great coat... can't wait to see it on you! I know what you mean about trenches. I am trying one out, but still not sure... L.

15 years ago

julijuli

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I think it would be very flattering, and current both in style & color.

15 years ago

Aziraphale

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I'm with you, alaskagirl. For me a belt does not create a waist. It does nothing except make me look shorter and highlight my lack of waist. From your various posts, it sounds like you have the same issue. However, a coat that is tailored in at the waist, like your London Fog one, is perfect. I vote yay!

15 years ago

catgirl

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Yeeaah, and then there's this:

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/101195

*writhing in agony*

15 years ago

Beth

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Ohhh, AG. You'd look marvelous in that hot pink.

*whisper* I like the London Fog one just fine, too.

15 years ago

annagybe

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I vote yay!

15 years ago

(website)

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For me, the nylon makes it gearish still. I'm sure there's a great coat out there waiting for you to bring it home!

EDIT: OMG I just saw the fuschia coat - awesome! You look great in those vibrant colors . . . maybe it will go on sale?

15 years ago

Anonymous

Oh, sell an organ and get the pink one! Then wear it with the red pants!

15 years ago

catgirl

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And if I cut out the organ myself, the bloodstains won't even show with red and fuchsia! (Okay, that's gruesome.)

15 years ago

Sheila

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Ooo! Ooo! What Alicat said!

15 years ago

Sheila

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Not a good solution, I guess.

15 years ago

kellygirl

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Swoon--love the Burberry! You can't really compare the two, Una. Get them both! Is that a voting option?

15 years ago

catgirl

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No, I just stumbled on the Burberry in my search for "anything fuchsia".

15 years ago

Anonymous

This coat in hot pink is cute:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/an.....ve/3142548?

15 years ago

sinead

Active Member

I've got a BR trench that is lightweight, simple lines, no belt- I love it in spring and fall. I just checked on their site and didn't see any (mine is a few years old) but I know the fitted-and-no-belt coat is out there... just not easy to find. I always like coats w/o belts because they drive me crazy- too much fussing when you're going in and out a lot.

15 years ago

nicoleb

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I think it looks nice! Would be really versatile too.

Started looking at them and now i want this Nine West one in "orange" which looks more like coral to me....
http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....rcmndsrc=2

15 years ago

Aida

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I like the anorak, but I don't find it very "dressy casual", just regular "casual" :\

15 years ago

Jonesy

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I like it but it is pretty casual. Are you looking for something a bit dressier (e.g., to wear over work clothes)?

15 years ago

MsMary

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I am not a fan of the original anorak.

LOVE the Burberry!!

Also like the coral Nine West if you are set on an anorak.

15 years ago

catgirl

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MaryK, thanks for being honest. I can't do coral though. And the belt on a trench bugs me (on me, not others). I need something that looks good but also works as a real coat.

Gawd, the Burberry... I can't afford that - who would pay that much for my kidney anyway?

15 years ago

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