Comments on: The indispensible trench http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/ Free advice from a fashion pro Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:08:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: youlookfab » Blog Archive » Spring’s active anorak http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-15744 youlookfab » Blog Archive » Spring’s active anorak Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:00:11 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-15744 [...] bypass the anorak trend – the less sporty trench is more my style. But If you’re an active zip-up-and-go kind of gal, than the fashion anorak look [...] […] bypass the anorak trend – the less sporty trench is more my style. But If you’re an active zip-up-and-go kind of gal, than the fashion anorak look […]

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-14147 Stephanie Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:05:38 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-14147 Thank you for the link to that cute persimmon coat, Angie. I do think it's very cute and worth a try. Also, I just want to say that you have a great site and I enjoy visiting. Thank you for the link to that cute persimmon coat, Angie. I do think it’s very cute and worth a try.

Also, I just want to say that you have a great site and I enjoy visiting.

]]> By: Judy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13983 Judy Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:26:56 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13983 Hi Wendy and all...I'm petite too and didn't think I could wear a trench. I actually got this same brand...Soia & Kyo...and it is mid thigh length, as Angie suggested, and fits very close to the body with no gathers, though it is belted. Since I am a slim rectangle, the double breasted buttons and shoulder detailing helps give me some bulk. What with the wetness we experience here in Seattle it's been indispensable, as well as making me look quite a bit more put together, even when all I have is jeans and a t shirt and sweater underneath! Hi Wendy and all…I’m petite too and didn’t think I could wear a trench. I actually got this same brand…Soia & Kyo…and it is mid thigh length, as Angie suggested, and fits very close to the body with no gathers, though it is belted. Since I am a slim rectangle, the double breasted buttons and shoulder detailing helps give me some bulk. What with the wetness we experience here in Seattle it’s been indispensable, as well as making me look quite a bit more put together, even when all I have is jeans and a t shirt and sweater underneath!

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13954 Angie Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:57:32 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13954 The sateen finish won't date. It’s been around for 12 years and it's SO mainstream. Try a colour for Spring and happy shopping! The sateen finish won’t date. It’s been around for 12 years and it’s SO mainstream. Try a colour for Spring and happy shopping!

]]> By: Lisa http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13921 Lisa Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:16:46 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13921 I'm trying to figure out which color to get for mine. I know it would be the practical thing to do to get a black one. But, I have dark hair with eggplant undertones (well, the undertones change with the seasons LOL). Would a color work better to contrast my dark hair? I am thinking of the belted type that hits mid-thigh like the ones above. Also, I wondered if a sateen finish will go out of style quickly? Hmm, so much to ponder. Time to try on a ton of them! I'm off to Macy's this week! :) I’m trying to figure out which color to get for mine. I know it would be the practical thing to do to get a black one. But, I have dark hair with eggplant undertones (well, the undertones change with the seasons LOL). Would a color work better to contrast my dark hair? I am thinking of the belted type that hits mid-thigh like the ones above. Also, I wondered if a sateen finish will go out of style quickly? Hmm, so much to ponder. Time to try on a ton of them! I’m off to Macy’s this week! :)

]]> By: Cindy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13811 Cindy Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:41:54 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13811 I absolutely love trenches. They make looking pulled together so easy. You can look great even if you have sweats on as long throw on a trench. I'm also loving these bright colors for them. They're so much fun!! I already have a black one, but now that I've read your post I want a red one! The green one from Ann Taylor Loft would look great in red, but alas they only have green and black. Thanks for the post! I absolutely love trenches. They make looking pulled together so easy. You can look great even if you have sweats on as long throw on a trench.

I’m also loving these bright colors for them. They’re so much fun!! I already have a black one, but now that I’ve read your post I want a red one! The green one from Ann Taylor Loft would look great in red, but alas they only have green and black.

Thanks for the post!

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13704 Angie Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:05:13 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13704 Lovely Sarah! I look forward to hearing about how much you love your new silver trench. Lovely Sarah! I look forward to hearing about how much you love your new silver trench.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13698 Sarah Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:29:38 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13698 Thanks for the advice Angie. My ankle length trench is about 4 years old, so that could explain the length. Also, I think I got it at Burlington Coat Factory and not a department store. I'm 5'2'', so I'm certainly not tall. :) I'm afraid I am drowning in fabric with it, not to mention the fact that I trip on in going up stairs. I may try to hem both the coat and the lining, but we'll see. I'm definitely getting the silver trench you pictured above for spring. It’s adorable, juniors size (like me) and in my price range. Glad to hear metallic should be around for a while. I love them! Thanks for the advice Angie. My ankle length trench is about 4 years old, so that could explain the length. Also, I think I got it at Burlington Coat Factory and not a department store. I’m 5′2”, so I’m certainly not tall. :) I’m afraid I am drowning in fabric with it, not to mention the fact that I trip on in going up stairs. I may try to hem both the coat and the lining, but we’ll see. I’m definitely getting the silver trench you pictured above for spring. It’s adorable, juniors size (like me) and in my price range. Glad to hear metallic should be around for a while. I love them!

]]> By: Catherine http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13675 Catherine Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:16:35 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13675 Hi Angie, thanks for the Ann Taylor info and when the sales for trenches are. I'll be sure to check them out in March/April. I love your blog so much, I go through the archives like crazy when I have a simple fashion question that I can't get anywhere else online! Hi Angie, thanks for the Ann Taylor info and when the sales for trenches are. I’ll be sure to check them out in March/April. I love your blog so much, I go through the archives like crazy when I have a simple fashion question that I can’t get anywhere else online!

]]> By: Wendy http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13670 Wendy Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:26:17 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/02/26/the-indispensible-trench/#comment-13670 Trenches with certain collars and stiff shoulders that don't fit well with my small bust and narrow shoulders. But thanks for the advice, I'll keep on searching! Trenches with certain collars and stiff shoulders that don’t fit well with my small bust and narrow shoulders.
But thanks for the advice, I’ll keep on searching!

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