Burberry Trenchcoat

[chessmont]

I thought I would ask opinions - I want to get a classic Burberry trench with removable liner. If only getting one, should I get the tan or the black?

On the one hand, the tan is so classic. OTOH, I am thinking, if I only have one somewhat winter coat (this is Northern CA, though if I travelled, I would use it with the lining in cold areas) perhaps I should get the black because if I have to wear it to a dress event it would look better than the tan. Though, hmmm, it's not like I would be wearing my coat at the party, LOL

What think you?

Also- I have fair skin and brown hair - sometimes black in a large expanse, as in a long coat looks a little harsh on me, FWIW.

 

[tweetie]

I have a Burberry trench and picked tan - for me, it's my spring/fall transition coat... I could never get away with it in the winter. I prefer the look of tan trenches too.

 

[girlie]

I pick tan as it is so classic. I actually bought a white Burberry one a few years ago, just fell in love with it.

 

[chessmont]

I have a Burberry trench and picked tan - for me, it's my spring/fall transition coat... I could never get away with it in the winter. I prefer the look of tan trenches too.

--Your Canadian transition weather is my extreme winter

 

[noon]

I have a classic tan aquascutum trench coat - and I've been able to wear it a lot. I much more prefer the tan, and you can wear it with black and brown etc. The black I feel you would be more limited in the colors you can put with it.

 

[chessmont]

I have a classic tan aquascutum trench coat - and I've been able to wear it a lot. I much more prefer the tan, and you can wear it with black and brown etc. The black I feel you would be more limited in the colors you can put with it.

-I am leaning towards the tan. I ordered them from Nordstom.com, so I can try them both on and see what I think then.

 

[brwneyedgrl]

I bought one in brown during the anniversary sale. I just totally fell in love w/its rich color. I think you get the best of both worlds w/brown.

 

[canada's]

i would like the coat in black.

it looks chic and sexy, whereas the tan can look a bit masculine and utilitarian at times.

 

[loserxstar]

i like tan more than black. i think you could use tan in fall, winter, and spring, but black would only work during the fall and winter

 

[greenleaflettuc]

I have this coat http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/22520 in tan and black. I find I use the tan one most. It's much more versatile.

 

[meluvs2shop]

i have the black & now i want the tan. it's actually on my must-have-soon-list.

 

[gglvs2shop]

tan, I guess, is more versatile and neutral.

 

[Leelee]

I'd choose tan for myself. I swear, this is the year I buy one!

 

[chessmont]

Well, I am not going to keep either color - the way the coats fit, I can only wear thin clothing underneath; won't do me any good in a cold winter. If I go up a size, the shoulders will be too long, and I think it will look sloppy. Sigh, continuing to look for the perfect trench.

Thanks for all your input!

 

[noon]

Sorry to hear that. Have you looked at the Aquascutum trenchcoats? They have a good selection of their classic trenchcoats.