Need opinions on my coat! (kinda urgent :P)

JuiceBox · Mar 15th, 2008, 08:02 AM

I bought this swing coat yesterday at a charity shop for £10 and it's by Jaeger - the leather is to die for since I can't stop touching it and the lining is made of silk! But because it's a style I've never really worn before I need some opinions

Here it is! :

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i_wona · Mar 15th, 2008, 08:47 AM

WOW! What a bargain!

At the moment, it's a bit shapeless (and I really don't mean to be rude - I can't think of a better word!). Silhouettes at the moment are sort of flowy, with a bit of shape, so could you belt it around the middles, perhaps? This would give it some shape - think "trench-coat-like."

You could also belt it, leaving a gap at the front if you ever wear a brightly coloured dress or something - that can look really nice.

If you like this idea, try a belt in a contrasting colour or texture... maybe red cotton weave? Or a different coloured leather? Try experimenting with some different widths as well!

sep · Mar 15th, 2008, 08:50 AM

Hi Juicebox.... The pics are kind of hard for me to see... It might just be my computer though... What color is it? I'm not a huge fan of leather coats although I've been wanting a leather motorcycle jacket lately... I love swing coats though (cashmere or wool preferably) but I would probably fall for this one more if it were paired with a cute shift dress... tights... and booties... HTH

JuiceBox · Mar 15th, 2008, 09:05 AM

Thanks for the responses so far i_wona and sep! I understand the fact it might look a little shapeless but the camera wasnt very flattering :(

mooks · Mar 15th, 2008, 10:07 AM

Sorry don't like it at all, looks too eighties for my taste

Little_Girly · Mar 16th, 2008, 10:47 AM

I really like it. Quality leather is fabulous - stick with it

Sophie-Rose · Mar 16th, 2008, 02:29 PM

maybe you could have it altered (shaped more)...

eliza · Mar 16th, 2008, 03:02 PM

from what i can see, i don't really like it, but then again the pics are tough to see...

Schmodi · Mar 16th, 2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sophie-Rose

maybe you could have it altered (shaped more)...

I would agree with this...if you are uncertain about its shape then you could have it cut to fit they way you want.

balihai88 · Mar 17th, 2008, 02:45 AM

Since it's a swing coat, I think the "fullness" is intended...but if you were to wear it open (unzipped/unbuttoned) with something belted or fitted underneath it could look cute!

[vogue] · Mar 17th, 2008, 07:52 AM

Fold the collars all the way through and belt it up at the smallest part of your waist. Pull back the fabric and allow the clothes underneath to peek through.

Another way you can wear it is wearing it with a A line dress and use it more as a cape than a jacket - don't put your hands into the sleeves.

JuiceBox · Mar 17th, 2008, 06:12 PM

Thanks for all your constructive comments everyone! Keep 'em coming! :)

candy2100 · Mar 18th, 2008, 12:34 PM

I think it is flaterring to you. What a great buy!!! I really like neck scarves with coats to give them "direction"

Post some action pics if you find a solution that you really like. Can't waitt o see how you "work it out," as American Idol judge Randy Jackson would say

Mar 15th, 2008, 08:47 AM	#2
i_wona bah humbug Location: Australia	Re: Need opinions on my coat! (kinda urgent :P) WOW! What a bargain! At the moment, it's a bit shapeless (and I really don't mean to be rude - I can't think of a better word!). Silhouettes at the moment are sort of flowy, with a bit of shape, so could you belt it around the middles, perhaps? This would give it some shape - think "trench-coat-like." You could also belt it, leaving a gap at the front if you ever wear a brightly coloured dress or something - that can look really nice. If you like this idea, try a belt in a contrasting colour or texture... maybe red cotton weave? Or a different coloured leather? Try experimenting with some different widths as well! __________________ wishlist chanel timeless accordian chanel SH matte black reissue 227 balenciaga SGH brief jaune/rubisse/violet miu miu nappa satchel rosso

Mar 15th, 2008, 08:50 AM	#3
sep Live-Luv-Shop-Repeat	Re: Need opinions on my coat! (kinda urgent :P) Hi Juicebox.... The pics are kind of hard for me to see... It might just be my computer though... What color is it? I'm not a huge fan of leather coats although I've been wanting a leather motorcycle jacket lately... I love swing coats though (cashmere or wool preferably) but I would probably fall for this one more if it were paired with a cute shift dress... tights... and booties... HTH __________________ Black Work, Autome Work, Sanguine Work, Maldives City

Mar 15th, 2008, 09:05 AM	#4
JuiceBox Member Location: UK	Re: Need opinions on my coat! (kinda urgent :P) Thanks for the responses so far i_wona and sep! I understand the fact it might look a little shapeless but the camera wasnt very flattering :( __________________

Mar 15th, 2008, 10:07 AM	#5
mooks Cool Britannia! Location: On The Thames	Re: Need opinions on my coat! (kinda urgent :P) Sorry don't like it at all, looks too eighties for my taste __________________

Mar 16th, 2008, 10:47 AM	#6
Little_Girly Member	Re: Need opinions on my coat! (kinda urgent :P) I really like it. Quality leather is fabulous - stick with it

Mar 16th, 2008, 02:29 PM	#7
Sophie-Rose Member	Re: Need opinions on my coat! (kinda urgent :P) maybe you could have it altered (shaped more)... __________________ "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it". - Marilyn Monroe

Mar 16th, 2008, 03:02 PM	#8
eliza Member Location: Toronto	Re: Need opinions on my coat! (kinda urgent :P) from what i can see, i don't really like it, but then again the pics are tough to see...

Mar 17th, 2008, 02:45 AM	#10
balihai88 26.2 Location: At the beach!	Re: Need opinions on my coat! (kinda urgent :P) Since it's a swing coat, I think the "fullness" is intended...but if you were to wear it open (unzipped/unbuttoned) with something belted or fitted underneath it could look cute! __________________

Mar 17th, 2008, 07:52 AM	#11
[vogue] Member	Re: Need opinions on my coat! (kinda urgent :P) Fold the collars all the way through and belt it up at the smallest part of your waist. Pull back the fabric and allow the clothes underneath to peek through. Another way you can wear it is wearing it with a A line dress and use it more as a cape than a jacket - don't put your hands into the sleeves.

Mar 17th, 2008, 06:12 PM	#12
JuiceBox Member Location: UK	Re: Need opinions on my coat! (kinda urgent :P) Thanks for all your constructive comments everyone! Keep 'em coming! :) __________________

Mar 18th, 2008, 12:34 PM	#13
candy2100 Member Location: Fantasyland	Re: Need opinions on my coat! (kinda urgent :P) I think it is flaterring to you. What a great buy!!! I really like neck scarves with coats to give them "direction" Post some action pics if you find a solution that you really like. Can't waitt o see how you "work it out," as American Idol judge Randy Jackson would say