Serendipity peacoat - YouLookFab Forum

Angie's post of today made me smile as it had great timings. My go to coat is my black wrap coat and I use it all the time and today a co-worker took it home by mistake.

She kindly suggested for me to use hers but it was too tight (she's very slim) and I was panicking as I only had a white blouse and my wool scarf and had planned a dinner with a lovely friend! I

I'd have been freezing without a jacket. I quickly left the office and looked around various shops and found this one, 70% Wool and 30% Polyester (bought and used it immediately - it worked well with my white blouse and taupe trousers !).

And now that I am home, I am wondering if I did the right thing.

First of all, I am not someone who buys within 30 minutes a peacot, so I wonder on the longevity and flexibility of this item with my wardrobe. I will take some pictures tomorrow wearing it as it's been a long day.

Secondly, and here I'd really love to hear your opinion on this, that co-worker told me that if I need to buy anything, she would offer to pay for it. Thing is, I've never come across this and not sure how to handle it, I am inclined to say that it is not necessary and just move on. How would you handle this?

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1 year ago

Angie

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If you like this peacoat - keep it! Be VERY discerning about the length. Make sure you think it's flattering, Minaminu. It can absolutely work with your wardrobe.

It's a classic, so lots of longevity! No worries

How do you feel about it being unlined?

Will you get your black coat back? You will, right? Tomorrow!

Minaminu

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Thanks Angie! I am OK with it being unlined as it should work for Spring and Autumn.

Black coat will be collected tomorrow by Mr Minu. I would be lost without!!!

Yay! You're getting your coat back

It is awfully annoying to go home coatless for a London commute - which is all sorts of elements against your body! I know it well. That said, I'd be inclined to say it's not necessary and move on too. Nice that your colleague offered to buy you something, though!

Suz

What Angie said on all counts! The pea coat is lovely and should work really well in transitional weather, which you get a lot of in London. And although it is very upsetting to lose your beloved coat (even temporarily) I'd be inclined to let it pass, too. If I were in your colleague's position, I would probably buy you a small gift as an apology, or flowers, or some such.

Jules

Similar to what Suz said, I’d accept some small gesture instead of the whole cost of the cost. For example you could suggest coffee and a pastry if that’s a nice workday treat for you. Something to put her at ease with the situation.
The coat looks great, and fits quite seamless with your wardrobe!

Indigoprint

Beautiful jacket. Looks like a wardrobe staple. Maybe a serendipitous moment!

slim cat

Nice jacket - lucky find! Small present or coffee and pastry sounds like an excellent idea.

Jaime

Yes awkward but innocent mistake and I rather like the jacket. But that part is up to you.

Sisi

Lucky find! It's a pretty and classic piece, I think you will wear it a lot. I also think that accepting from your (very nice) coworker a little treat (coffee/tea/ an aperitif) will be ok.

Bijou

This is lovely and I hope will be a valuable wardrobe addition. I find my peacoats to more versatile than my full-length coats. When indoors I feel compelled to take off a full-length coat but find that my peacoats can work as a jacket substitute. It looks like it fits seamlessly into your wardrobe.

Jenni NZ

That’s really generous of your colleague after her mistake. It’s more generous than I would be. I would feel awkward to accept her offer if it were me this had happened to, but I would probably accept something small like a coffee or whatever. As it was a big inconvenience to you!
The new coat is really nice and sometimes a serendipitous purchase can work out great and have a fun back story!

I am glad to see that I am not the only one who doesn't want to make a big drama out of it! I just replied that these things happens and let's move on. Mr Minu kindly offered to collect the coat on my behalf as he had other commissions in central London, which was so lovely of him!

The friend that I met yesterday said it's a nice coat but given its oversize shape, I find it difficult to take a picture showing the size and it's an unfamiliar shape and length for me.

I was even going to buy a bigger size, thankfully I did a videocall with Mr Minu who advised to go a size down and I think he may be right.

I tried it on today with the jeans (2 sizes down, is the fit ok?) and would love to hear your thoughts since this is a new shape and length and I am not sure if the fit is ok and if the jeans work well with it.

As it is quite voluminous, I guess it's best to keep the rest of the outfit quite tailored to balance it out, right?

The sleeves are quite long, should I ask a tailor to shorten them or are they OK rolled up?

Thanks all!!!

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Well, I like the peacoat on you and I don't find it excessively voluminous. May I ask why did you buy it oversized if it's not your thing? But again, I think it works. About the sleeves, I like to wear rolled up sleeves but let's see what other fabbers say.

I like the look of this coat on you. For a coat that I would expect to have for years, I would get it tailored to fit, and would get the sleeves shortened.

Nice fit in that size - I'm ok with sleeves cuffed ( comfy looking and still with enough structure ). The dark sweater could be worn with dark blue jeans for column of color, or just adding scarf with some dark blue or brown print in the mix.

Sisi, I guess I am unsure as the purchase was made in 30 minutes only and did not have much time to think it for the reasons explained in the initial posts. From what I could see in the shops, the current trend is for oversized jackets and there wasn't much else available.

Bijou, good point about long-term use! I guess I'll need to think how to add structure to the overall outfit.

Slimcat, great idea about column dressing! I have lots of blue!!!

Looks good with the jeans! And the jeans look a good size.
Nice outfit. For me I would probably just roll/turn up the sleeve cuffs at first because I am both lazy and cheap, but if I found I was using the coat a lot then I might decide to go to the hassle/expense of tailoring.
The sleeves look fine as you have them I feel.

BlueJay

Ooo! I love the Tattersall check of your coat! I have a midi-skirt in a similar material. I like the advice Jenni NZ gave about waiting to hem the sleeves!

Oh, l understand, thank you for explaining. I think you just need some time to get used to this new-to-you look.

It looks like a good fit to me - you can always try rolling the sleeves for a while then tailoring later if that doesn’t work for you. I think this style can be worn many ways but yes, sticking to slimmer bottoms is a classic way to balance the proportions.

Thanks All! I will try different outfits in the next weeks so that I can learn how to style it!

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