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merwoman

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After scoring/splurging on a spontaneous coat purchase ( pic 5 and 10) I thoroughly intended to return my on line order of brown pea coat and black flares.

I had the opportunity to try both items on in store (incorrect size for the pants) and intoxicated with my coat purchase thought it was a slam dunk that I would be returning my on line order.

The order arrived today. First up, the pants. This is not my regular silhouette, but I kind of like it. I can understand why this style works on a variety of body types. Thoughts? Do the sneakers work? I don’t wear heels.
Second up, the pea coat. I wasn’t really smitten while trying this on in the change room at Nordstrom’s. At home I could put it through it’s paces…and I think you can tell I like it.
Is there room in my closet for two more coats?? I see them as serving different purposes….

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Latest reply was from gryffin

kkards

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I like the pants, and think they look great w sneakers, and I can see them with a boot as well. Fun and a little different

I’m probably not the one to give advice on the coat situation, as earlier this year one of my co workers made a comment about how I had a coat for every temperature and weather event. So yes, I think a long coat and a short one can hang together in the same closet

Anonymous

Well, I like all of it! The sneaks and sandals work with the flares to my eye. Both coats would be great for a lot of different outfits

Irina

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All items look fab on you. I see one coat as a dressy one and another is more casual. So, I don’t see a reason you can’t keep them both

delurked

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Pants look great on you. Though enabling, I think when you find what you like and can use, especially when they are distinctly different, you thank the shopping gods and hang them both up in your closet.

cat2

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+ 1 to what DeLurked said.

Stagiaire Fash

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Those pants are great on you! Grab the full length pants while you can.

I like both coats, but don’t know what else you’ve got/if it makes sense to keep both.

merwoman

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Thank you my lovely enablers!
kkards I think we are on team coat together!
Nikki and Irina, yes, I see them as serving different purposes. The brown peacoat in particular for grandchildren activities….
delurked and cat2 bless those shopping gods indeed!
Fash, good point about full length. They are cropped on the model, but I like the length. Fabric drapes softly so I think it can work. Probably shouldn’t talk about my coat arsenal…

Eliza

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Consider yourself enabled. Pants are amazing on you. Fresh silhouette with legs for miles. The 2 coats have totally different vibes, weights and functions if my screen does not deceive me. They are both special one you; the smiles don’t lie.

rachylou

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The pants are incredible! The coats are very different. If there’s room for both, I say keep them. If only one, I vote for the longer.

Vildy

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I'm coat addicted, so no common sense from me. And I'm stuck on pictures 1, 2, and 3. Was there ever anyone who looked better in a white shirt and black pants? I'm betting not. No wonder they keep putting those items on must have lists while many of the rest of us are puzzled. If I worked that outfit like that, I'd have a very minimal wardrobe indeed and would loathe to cover that outfit up with any of my gazillion outerwear pieces.

slim cat

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Love the flares! Brown coat is difficult to compare to your fancy one - but both are very useful additions ( and look great on you ) !

JAileen

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Like Kkards, I have as many coats as the Inuit have words for snow. These two coats serve different purposes, and they both look great on you. Is there room in your closet?

Angie

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KILLER x3.

LOVE THE PANTS!!! Chic. Sooo nice to see full length pants gain momentum.

And what Irina and Delurked, said.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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What is the fabric like on those pants? And, how tall are you/ what is your preferred inseam?

missvee

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I LOVE the pants on you - great silhouette. As for the coats, they’re so different I don’t see why you wouldn’t keep both. Based on the fabric, the blazer should be a nice casual piece for spring or fall (I’m in Ontario too, and have many, many coats…).

Peri

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Keep both coats for sure! The brown one may be more practical but the Smythe one made you so happy I imagine it would be a real regret later if you returned it. Who says we have to be always practical...sometimes we just have to go with love.

The pants look great but I'm so surprised about them. I didn't even look because they are cropped on the model but on you they look full length. Keep them too!

Debbie

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I love both coats. I will happily enable. I am stalking those pants so it’s a big yes from me!

DonnaF

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All three are great. I don't need coats in my mild climate, so you are welcome to my share. Brown peacoats are rare as are prints like the coat. How can you possibly pass on two unicorns?

I know we tend to be enablers here, but seriously. . .if you have to return one, it would be the pants because I've seen similar ones -- but maybe they wouldn't fit and flatter you as much.

Per kkards, I see nothing wrong with having outerwear for every temperature and weather event.

gryffin

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Merwoman - first you look fantastic in everything. I’m sorry but you really, really need to keep everything. The pants are fab. So elegant and the slit is swoon worthy. The pea coat is great. It’s totally different and as we said previously, coats are our jam. You will keep them a long time. I know you weren’t planning on purchasing this much and that’s stressful. But lightening rarely strikes. Put a moratorium on shopping for a couple of months and hang your beautiful new pieces in your closet! Enjoy and please toss the boxes asap. It’s all just that special…

Suz

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Listen, it is all great! Everyone sees it and knows it. I think you will wear all these items a long time and each one is special in its own way. FAB sale for you!!

merwoman

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Eliza, sweet words, thank you!
rachylou, my merman said the pants have to stay, and my response was it’s a matched set with the jacket. I think I’m keeping it all!
Vildy!!! Well you’ve just made my evening!! Your words have given me such a boost, thank you!
The flares feel like they will be a fun change Slimcat!
JAileen…you made me laugh. We are on the same team wrt coats. I am resourceful, I will make room!
Angie I would never have given these pants a first look , never mind a second look without your recommendation. Thank you lovely lady!
ummLila, tbh the fabric feels like a stretch pant, 88% poly, 12% spandex. But maybe that’s the genius of it, it just kind of hugs your body and feels extremely comfortable, all the while looking dressy.
I’m 5’5”. My preferred inseam for a full length pant ( wearing flats ) is 30”. These pants ( size xs )have an inseam of 30.5”. I can just picture you in these with your beautiful blouses/shirts.
It’s so true Missvee, living in Ontario we need many many coats!

Peri that’s it in a nutshell, if I keep both I can be practical and happy!
I was really surprised at the longer length as well…and actually prefer it.
Debbie, keep stalking , these pants are the bomb!

merwoman

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Donna appreciate your straight talk, and I’ll gladly take ‘your share’ of the coat allotment.

Ah Gryffin exactly! It feels like too much and I should exercise more restraint, but all three seem perfect for me. Thanks for your kind encouragement.
Suz it’s been fab indeed! The message is loud and clear, cut the tags and enjoy!

meng W

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The pants is cool, but i would like white if they have.

Echo

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I just have to join the pile-on and say these look AMAZING on you! The pants are fab - even with sneaks - and the coats are so different that they can't even be compared. They wouldn't overlap in terms of wardrobe uses, so they are BOTH good purchases.

Joyce B

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You had a great NAS

Jaime

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Those coats have nothing to do with each other and are both fabulous. The pants are amazing on you! All keepers!

Runcarla

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You’ve received excellent advice

Staysfit

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Awesome! You snagged the Smythe coat! It was sold out before the sale started. I had my eye on it and had hoped to give it a try. It looks amazing and I would absolutely keep it. The same with the brown. I say there is no such thing as too many coats. They last a long time and you will have them for years. The brown looks modern classic and the Smythe is a wonderful classic statement item. Bravo! Love it all!

Janet

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Ok, the pants do nothing for me in the stock photo, but on you they’re amazing. They’re full-length? And side slits! What’s the fabric?

Also both coats are keepers to my eye — totally different vibes but you wear them equally well. If that Smythe coat were available in a different color palette, I’d be all over it!

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