The size 10 I picked up as I tried the 8, loved it, but it felt ever so slightly tight around the shoulders when wearing a thicker jumper or cardigan underneath. I had the sleeves taken up and the back slightly taken in.Woah from 4 to 10 ? That is huge difference! Damn it how it can be that big ? I wouldn't though by wearing the Westminster one must size down a lot
So you could have gone to 8 size but ended up for a 10 ? Why did you pick up size 10 and what alterations did you do on the coat? Do you wear your trench often wear you are from ?
And yes I am wearing a suit jacket underneath the coat. Maybe it is easier to spot the suit jacket from these pictures? I worn a suit and tie because I was attending a special event and meeting from work. View attachment 5846651View attachment 5846652
And yes looking at your trench coat it seems that buttons are lighter than mine. On my trench coat I do have more mild balance button colors between light and dark.
Looking on Google and according to pictures it seems that women trench coat versions have slightly lighter buttons compared to men. But at the same time I see some trench coat for women with buttons just like me. So I really don't understand
Could be it is very unique to each coat. Some have lighter button colors and some like me are more balanced? I know back in the 2000s and 2010s khaki/beige trench coat used to have black buttons. Maybe it just some random details
Here is some close up view over the color from buttons of my trench coat
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The Westminster however, in all its oversize glory can seemingly take any amount of layering!
Thb, looking at pictures, the women's coats seem to differ more between styles than the men's and I suspect you wouldn't have to size down quite as much if you were to get the men's Westminster.
I've got to admit I prefer the slightly darker buttons on your trench compared with those on my coats. I think it gives a bit more character, the light ones can look a bit bland IMHO.