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caterpillar · Oct 29th, 2009, 06:22 PM

I listened to some of the suggestions and got two juicy coats which actually fit decently. But I only want to keep one. So far, I already have a navy wool double breasted peacoat (with stand up collar) that is hip length. I have some casual jacket type things as well.

1. ivory wool coat. doesn't require any alterations except sleeve length (which is easy).

2. black cotton(?) trench. i'm wearing it without the belt here and 'taken in' (I need the waist taken in.. the pic shows what it'd look like if I did take it in).

klj · Oct 29th, 2009, 06:40 PM

Love both!
Hmmm....the first is nice for a change if you already have dark coats...less work to alter...I love the style and shape of it..its very flattering.
The black is nice too. Is one warmer than the other..do you need it to be?

PANda_USC · Oct 29th, 2009, 06:46 PM

caterpillar!!! AHH, you did listen to me, ^_^!! I'm so glad they fit okay, hehe.

Since I have both coats but in different colors, I know the pros and cons of each, hehe. I know you mentioned you didn't like the belt for the black bow trench, but I think it looks a bit odd(the buttons look huge) without the belt, so I would say keep the Angel!!! And no need to make alterations right? You were looking for a warm, winter coat no? The black trench is good all year round. The Angel is heavy and perfect for the Fall/Winter..and the color is this ivory so it looks classy chic...gah..but I love the bows on the shoulders of the black trench..ehehe

caterpillar · Oct 29th, 2009, 06:54 PM

I guess since they're both so different I feel like I can't choose one (I could use both but I am poor now)! After looking at it some more, I do like it with the belt but I don't have a picture of it with the belt on.

SPOILEDkiwi · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:05 PM

If it were me, I would go with the black one. I have an ivory coat that I absolutely love but I don't wear it that often because it gets dirty so quickly. The black one can be worn all through the year and not just in winter like the ivory one. They're both gorgeous though, good luck choosing!

caterpillar · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:07 PM

^hmm that is true. i don't think i'd have that much trouble keeping it clean (i used to have an ivory wool coat before) but it def can only be worn in the winter while the black trench could be worn at anytime.

flashy.stems · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:13 PM

i like the second one better.. if its meant to have a belt, i'd keep the belt on there.

Straight-Laced · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:19 PM

The ivory wool

The shape is great on you and the ivory/winter white colour will really lift your winter wardrobe.

Black trenches are easy to come by, and the buttons bother me on this one.

caterpillar · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:28 PM

^but for me, no coats are easy to come by (you'd think a black trench would be easy, but i have really narrow shoulders and most jackets/coats don't fit them).

MintChip7 · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:32 PM

black cotton for sure! White would show the slightest stain or dirtiness, much easier. Also black is always flattering!

PANda_USC · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:41 PM

You know I'd say keep both OP but...hmm..for practicality reasons, if it doesn't get that cold where you live, the ivory coat isn't necessary(even though the color is beautiful). Trenches that fit us petite girls are very hard to find. The belt on my camel colored trence wraps around 1 and a half times. Please take pics with the beltttt!!

P.S.:I don't think potentially sullying the ivory coat should be a reason to return it. The best part about the ivory is that it's an easy to match color, and if you aren't careless, you'll look really luxe in it.It's not the same as a Chanel white lambskin bag..you can take it to the drycleaners! My ivory Juicy coat always gets compliments from girls and guys and I'm sure yours would too!

caterpillar · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:45 PM

^i'm in the bay area too. we should have a meet up one day!

i'm surprised the coats fit you.. you seem tinier than me

Melissa71 · Oct 29th, 2009, 07:48 PM

I really like the ivory wool coat, it's gorgeous!

PANda_USC · Oct 29th, 2009, 08:04 PM

OP, I find the jackets are okay..I love layering so I put sweaters and hoodies underneath them...oh yeah..and I edited my last post to help you with your decision!

I am organizing the tPF meet for the Bay Area for November at my brother's restaurant "Gitane". Let me know if you're interested in coming. Stiff drinks and Tapas!! You can yelp the restaurant, ^_^.

Straight-Laced · Oct 29th, 2009, 08:15 PM

A black trench coat is a wardrobe staple caterpillar, so maybe that's the better choice if you can only keep one and you find coats difficult to find in your size.

For future reference, Max & Co (Max Mara's younger line) is another label that makes well cut coats and jackets for small framed girls. Their IT36 is tiny, and their trench coats are fantastic.

http://www.maxandco.com/ingl/collect...atsandco/coats

Oct 29th, 2009, 06:40 PM	#2
klj Member Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 1,300	Love both! Hmmm....the first is nice for a change if you already have dark coats...less work to alter...I love the style and shape of it..its very flattering. The black is nice too. Is one warmer than the other..do you need it to be?
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Oct 29th, 2009, 06:46 PM	#3
PANda_USC ♥ Strass CL Hunter ♥ Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Pacific Heights in San Francisco Posts: 2,432	caterpillar!!! AHH, you did listen to me, ^_^!! I'm so glad they fit okay, hehe. Since I have both coats but in different colors, I know the pros and cons of each, hehe. I know you mentioned you didn't like the belt for the black bow trench, but I think it looks a bit odd(the buttons look huge) without the belt, so I would say keep the Angel!!! And no need to make alterations right? You were looking for a warm, winter coat no? The black trench is good all year round. The Angel is heavy and perfect for the Fall/Winter..and the color is this ivory so it looks classy chic...gah..but I love the bows on the shoulders of the black trench..ehehe
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Oct 29th, 2009, 06:54 PM	#4
caterpillar OP Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 609	I guess since they're both so different I feel like I can't choose one (I could use both but I am poor now)! After looking at it some more, I do like it with the belt but I don't have a picture of it with the belt on.
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Oct 29th, 2009, 07:05 PM	#5
SPOILEDkiwi not a kiwi! Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,285	If it were me, I would go with the black one. I have an ivory coat that I absolutely love but I don't wear it that often because it gets dirty so quickly. The black one can be worn all through the year and not just in winter like the ivory one. They're both gorgeous though, good luck choosing!
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Oct 29th, 2009, 07:07 PM	#6
caterpillar OP Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 609	^hmm that is true. i don't think i'd have that much trouble keeping it clean (i used to have an ivory wool coat before) but it def can only be worn in the winter while the black trench could be worn at anytime.
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Oct 29th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#7
flashy.stems Hermès Hottie Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,197	i like the second one better.. if its meant to have a belt, i'd keep the belt on there.
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Oct 29th, 2009, 07:19 PM	#8
Straight-Laced Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 492	The ivory wool The shape is great on you and the ivory/winter white colour will really lift your winter wardrobe. Black trenches are easy to come by, and the buttons bother me on this one.
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Oct 29th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#9
caterpillar OP Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 609	^but for me, no coats are easy to come by (you'd think a black trench would be easy, but i have really narrow shoulders and most jackets/coats don't fit them).
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Oct 29th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#10
MintChip7 Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 49	black cotton for sure! White would show the slightest stain or dirtiness, much easier. Also black is always flattering!
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Oct 29th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#11
PANda_USC ♥ Strass CL Hunter ♥ Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Pacific Heights in San Francisco Posts: 2,432	You know I'd say keep both OP but...hmm..for practicality reasons, if it doesn't get that cold where you live, the ivory coat isn't necessary(even though the color is beautiful). Trenches that fit us petite girls are very hard to find. The belt on my camel colored trence wraps around 1 and a half times. Please take pics with the beltttt!! P.S.:I don't think potentially sullying the ivory coat should be a reason to return it. The best part about the ivory is that it's an easy to match color, and if you aren't careless, you'll look really luxe in it.It's not the same as a Chanel white lambskin bag..you can take it to the drycleaners! My ivory Juicy coat always gets compliments from girls and guys and I'm sure yours would too!
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Oct 29th, 2009, 07:45 PM	#12
caterpillar OP Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 609	^i'm in the bay area too. we should have a meet up one day! i'm surprised the coats fit you.. you seem tinier than me
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Oct 29th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#13
Melissa71 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,106	I really like the ivory wool coat, it's gorgeous!

Oct 29th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#14
PANda_USC ♥ Strass CL Hunter ♥ Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Pacific Heights in San Francisco Posts: 2,432	OP, I find the jackets are okay..I love layering so I put sweaters and hoodies underneath them...oh yeah..and I edited my last post to help you with your decision! I am organizing the tPF meet for the Bay Area for November at my brother's restaurant "Gitane". Let me know if you're interested in coming. Stiff drinks and Tapas!! You can yelp the restaurant, ^_^.
	__________________ Shopping List 2009-2010 CHANEL: Jumbos Red C GHW, Navy C SHW\| M/L Beige C GHW\| 227 Matte Black Reissue GHW CL's: RR's Fuxia Glitter, LS Black w/Gold Strass, R Black Patent, B Nude Patent UHG's: Chanel M/L Fuchsia SHW or GHW, CL LC Aurora Borealis Strass and Fire Opal Strass, CL LC Stars Black My Yorkie S'mores**

Oct 29th, 2009, 08:15 PM	#15
Straight-Laced Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 492	A black trench coat is a wardrobe staple caterpillar, so maybe that's the better choice if you can only keep one and you find coats difficult to find in your size. For future reference, Max & Co (Max Mara's younger line) is another label that makes well cut coats and jackets for small framed girls. Their IT36 is tiny, and their trench coats are fantastic. http://www.maxandco.com/ingl/collect...atsandco/coats
Straight-Laced Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 492

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