Oh, I LOVE it and love the outfit combos you showed that you like best. Thanks for showing us difference between high and low contrast. I agree, it's better with a darker bottom! But it is fab.

And oh -- if you wore your darker tan/whisky trousers (you have some, I think? or maybe jeans...) you could be matchy-matchy with your Burberry scarf!

Well, that is a pretty great coat, and I can see why you have kept it. The nice thing is you learned why you didn’t want to wear it and can avoid that mistake in the future. The outfits all look very nice, but not very much like Angie - where is the orange? the red? the pink?

The cream barrel look is my favorite--maybe because it does bring out that sporty length. Puts it more in that vintage/bomber/pea coat/ready-for-take-off mode....also, who doesn't like white and navy?

I apologize for skimming and not reading through the entire post before commenting . I see there is a thought process going on that I need to lay attention to ;). I’ll dive in in detail when I get home from work !

I love every outfit but I think my favorite is with the white jeans. I don't have a Burberry peacoat but I do have a navy jacket and I'm inspired to try to copy your look because I have those curve jeans.

Dee, “outerwear blazer” is dead right. I like that terminology! It’s also a lighterweight coat I can easily keep one inside, so there you go. Appreciate the kind compliments

Oh, that Yorkie brooch TAKES THE CAKE.

Cookie, oh, I know! It couldn't own a more magical-for-me brooch.

JoyceB, such a sweet thing to say, thank you! I like the juxtaposition of the relaxed slouchy cuffed jeans with the strict military peacoat too. Appreciate your analysis!

Suz, thank you! I can see you wear these outfits! Maybe with your silver or black patent boots You and Brooklyn are on the same brown page. Yes, I have many pairs of toffee pants. Less contrasting than the bright cream, yet still not my favourite. Although, it might grow on me!

Well, I really like the outfit you don’t, with the white barrels.
I do love the navy pinstripes, legs look so long in those.
I am thinking that what I like is partly my own preferences- I enjoy contrast and tunic length/long over lean.
I also love cat2’s idea of the brooch, your gorgeous Yorkie brooch.
Yorkshire seems to be coming up lately!

Jenni, thanks for the encouragement! It's natural to gravitate to the version of a look that suits your own sartorial preferences - something we all do at some point

I am Team ANYTHING Yorkshire. Especially the canine version.

I do agree that the cream bottoms don't have the same effect as the dark ones ....but I still do like them here. To me, leg lengthening isn't an issue with your body type ;).

As I follow the saga of the Burberry pea coat, I empathize with the experience of a lesson learned. Years ago, I bought a short black Burberry trench that came with a leather plate buckle belt instead of a self belt. I had it tailored, loved it, and wore it a lot. Then the prong on the belt broke. The lesson learned is that a self belt has greater longevity for a wardrobe item I plan to keep for a long time. At some point, I will purchase a new Burberry belt to replace the broken one, but the price point chafes a bit.

I admire that you can approach the learning experience with positivity and gratitude for clarity you have gained. Two thumbs up for the idea of adding the stunning Yorkie brooch and gold boots combo. To my eye, all of the outfits in this outfit lab are terrific, but I enjoy head to toe dark neutrals. I would love to see more photos of the coat paired with citron, the brooch, and the gold boots!

LJP, appreciate the encouragement for the white bottoms version. I'm warming up to it

Rock, URGH! Thanks for sharing your Burberry story. That sodding belt And Burberry prices at the moment are especially high. I get the chafing. At least you wore it a lot! Thanks for the kind words, and I'll get the brooch and citron versions out soonest!

Well, i love all the outfits. I know you don’t like the coat with the cream jeans, but I do! Proving, once again, that fashion is highly personal.

Love your hair, Angie!! I do have a similar cut and color peacoat which I don't wear anymore. It was a great piece when worn with dressy and structured slim cut office clothes for me- so that I was creating a dark and structure column for the colder seasons with it. Think that you are totally right the coat is beautiful but creates too big of a contrast in style, color and newer fashion vibes with your other current items.

This is so helpful! Understanding the thinking behind the problem and the solutions helps me apply the principles in my own wardrobe. Thank you!

kkards, thank you! Yes, we see different things! I don't think the white jeans version is bad - just not in love with it. I suspect it will grow on me

Lyn67, thanks for the hair love! And yes, exactly. That's why the Burberry does not come out often

Emily, glad this was helpful!

I'm back to say that the white barrel jeans option shown here is growing on me, and I will probably wear it

I just read through this thread and it's so interesting to see your evolution, Angie! I think the barrel jeans outfit is my fave (love the trendy shape of the pants with the classic lines of the coat), but they are all fab. And that Yorkie brooch is soooo amazing--I remember it well!

Thanks, Jonesy! I'm even more encouraged knowing that the white barrel jeans version is your fave Thanks for the kind words!