Hello, I'd also wanted a Burberry trench forever. Before Covid, I had the opportunity to try on both the Waterloo and the Kensington. I'm 5'4" on a good day and have a busty figure. The Kensington was more flattering to me. The raglan shoulder of the Waterloo did not look as good on me as the structured shoulder of the Kensington. I recently got a Kensington in the mid length. I don't know where you are but, the boutiques here will do complimentary alterations on their coats. I had just the sleeves shortened and I love how it turned out. I chose navy over black - just better for my coloration and wardrobe. Your day will come! Good luck!
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I just bought the Waterloo in camel and it is a stunner! The color is gorgeous. I was originally going to get the Kensington, but the camel color made me purchase the Waterloo instead. You won’t regret it.
Wait, Camel is available? I saw it on the German website but when I went back to purchase it was gone and customer service said they didn't plan to bring it back. I found it much more flattering than the Honey colour.
I bought it in London! It is on the UK website. The color is actually called dusty caramel.
Found it on the German site! It isn't listed under the "classic" Waterloo but has its own listing as cotton gabardine Waterloo. That's not the camel colour I remember (which was lighter, just a tiny bit darker than Honey but warmer) but it sure is stunning. Maybe I'll take the trip to my nearest store to see it in person.
I had a black Burberry trench years ago and LOVED it! Sadly, I left it in the overhead bin on an airplane and the few minutes it took me to realize and head back to the gate it was gone.
I bought a navy Kensington size 6 in 2023 in the mid length. At first I got the Chelsea in size 8 but I found it to be very stuffy and stiff. The Kensington is a little roomier while still a tailored fit. Today I visited the store to purchase either the Kensington in long or the Waterloo. I ended up purchasing the Waterloo in size 6. While I was there they only had it available in black and when I tried it on it really made me second guess if I wanted the honey colored one. The associate suggested I order the honey so that they could bring it to the store and she placed the black one on hold in case i change my mind when i see it. I liked the Waterloo better this time because it’s seems more roomy and slightly oversized yet still tailored feel. I loved the length even though I’m about 5’4”. It didn’t overpower my frame and looks really nice and classic yet trendy at the same time. I say buy it. You won’t regret it!! My plan is to buy 1 per year until I have all 3 black, navy and honey.