Hi!
I have a heritage Trench situation. I live in Finland (north Europe), where the market for luxury goods are limited. I have been wanting a Waterloo trench to replace my Kensington (old model, UK4/US6, unfortunately damaged during a wash, which I’ll post later). I kind of like the Waterloo more due to the classic rounded shoulders and the longer length. However, I’m wondering about the proper size for me in Waterloo, though I once was fitted for the old Kensington.
I’m 160cm and 48kg, that is about 5 feet 3 inches and 105.8 pounds. So quite tiny. I have now two sizes of Waterloo at home to try on.
Waterloo is very long, and as mentioned, I kind of like it. I like the classic, a bit loose trench as a protector from the world. I’m still wondering does it look stupid on me and would appreciate other’s views.
Then there’s another twist in the plot:
The price in Europe for Waterloo is 1850 euros. I managed to get a UK4/US2 -10% off as a first time buyer discount at My Theresa -webshop, so for 1665 euros. Then a local department store with limited stock had one size larger, UK6/US4 at -20% discount, so for 1480 euros. So, the price difference is 185 euros, which I think is quite much. I’m by no means rich, but I’m not putting my last pennies towards a coat. When making a big purchase like this, the coat should also feel like “your own”.
I think the smaller and more expensive is better, but what do you think? Should I take the larger and save 185 euros? The larger is 2cm wider across the chest, measured laid flat, and about one inch longer.
Having both coats at home I made a photoshoot with different garments under. Especially really thick ones! I thought about putting makeup on for this, but then I thought nah..
I’m working remotely due to the pandemic and I’m used to looking like a zombie. I promise, makeup does wonders on my plain Scandinavian looks! 
I’m using my Apple Watch as the camera button, hence the weird poses and creepy staring into nothing, (and some very unflattering angles!) but I decided to keep this authentic and not cover my face 
The first 4 collages are of the smaller one (I have written the sizes in the pics), and the last 2 of the larger one.
I have a heritage Trench situation. I live in Finland (north Europe), where the market for luxury goods are limited. I have been wanting a Waterloo trench to replace my Kensington (old model, UK4/US6, unfortunately damaged during a wash, which I’ll post later). I kind of like the Waterloo more due to the classic rounded shoulders and the longer length. However, I’m wondering about the proper size for me in Waterloo, though I once was fitted for the old Kensington.
I’m 160cm and 48kg, that is about 5 feet 3 inches and 105.8 pounds. So quite tiny. I have now two sizes of Waterloo at home to try on.
Waterloo is very long, and as mentioned, I kind of like it. I like the classic, a bit loose trench as a protector from the world. I’m still wondering does it look stupid on me and would appreciate other’s views.
Then there’s another twist in the plot:
The price in Europe for Waterloo is 1850 euros. I managed to get a UK4/US2 -10% off as a first time buyer discount at My Theresa -webshop, so for 1665 euros. Then a local department store with limited stock had one size larger, UK6/US4 at -20% discount, so for 1480 euros. So, the price difference is 185 euros, which I think is quite much. I’m by no means rich, but I’m not putting my last pennies towards a coat. When making a big purchase like this, the coat should also feel like “your own”.
I think the smaller and more expensive is better, but what do you think? Should I take the larger and save 185 euros? The larger is 2cm wider across the chest, measured laid flat, and about one inch longer.
Having both coats at home I made a photoshoot with different garments under. Especially really thick ones! I thought about putting makeup on for this, but then I thought nah..
I’m working remotely due to the pandemic and I’m used to looking like a zombie. I promise, makeup does wonders on my plain Scandinavian looks! I’m using my Apple Watch as the camera button, hence the weird poses and creepy staring into nothing, (and some very unflattering angles!) but I decided to keep this authentic and not cover my face The first 4 collages are of the smaller one (I have written the sizes in the pics), and the last 2 of the larger one.
- Any thoughts which size is better? (the sleeves will be shortened anyway)
- And how much would you let the price difference control the decision?
- How about the length in general?
). And the smaller trenchcoat fits really good on you. I think, if clothes are too oversized it can look like little-girl-playing-dress-up-in-mums-clothes. --> if you are 5''10 it is a whole different story. 
I always use this phrase “little-girl-playing-dress-up-in-mums-clothes” as an example when balancing between “oversized” and “too large”. My best friend is very used to the question “can I pull this off as oversized, or does it look like little-girl-playing-dress-up-in-mums-clothes?” 
). Living up north I of course have separate winter coats, but for a spring/fall coat, a Burberry trench should be enough. And having a fabulous coat like this, I'd want to wear it all the time 
). I love fashion! BUT I want my trench to look good and not be too big! I also love classics (obviously), but then it’s fun to mix them with something quirky. The Minna Parikka “Raw” heels, with mis-matching sushi-details, in that one picture for example, they look SO good with any black dress or LBD, or with skinny blue jeans and a plain white t-shirt 
I’m making a huge purchase, so it needs to be perfect. I should be grateful for the -10% off, as many online retailers have brand exclusions, and for example at Net-a-Porter their promo codes do not include Burberry.
Quoting my old math-teacher: "It depends on". 
It was devastating then, as the coat was new, so it was a lot of money wasted. However, then Burberry launched Waterloo, which is more my style. I love the VERY classic look with the rounded shoulders 
