debating between the camel and the pink color ways for this coat. i know the camel is classic, but the pink looks like it could also pass as a neutral but a bit more unique. does anyone have thoughts? i’m so torn.
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Hi! I can share my two cents.
For me, hands down, of the two choices, I would get the camel. Why?
First, my thoughts on pale pink to put things in perspective...
I love pale pinks, but what I do not like are dirty pinks with a tint of brown/orange. Dirty pinks look old and "dirty" to me and do not pop. I know pale pink is a neutral, but I like for neutrals to pop neutral (e.g. ivory is a neutral, yet it pops).
I like pale pinks with a drop of white to make it bright and light.
I have a lot of pale pink cashmere, and the pale pinks I love wearing have a drop of white/ivory to make it look like an icy pale pink. It's so beautiful. However, I have a pale pink sweater that is almost the same shade as the dusty pink coat above, and I rarely wear it. Why? The dusty pink color is in no-man's land. It is not a true neutral that pops like ivory or camel, nor is it a true beautiful icy pale pink that glows. It's "dirty and dusty" to me, like a pale brownish pink. To me, it would be like wearing the color "sand", another neither here nor there beige/gray neutral. Some people like these dirty muted colors, but I am not one of them. You'll have to decide what you prefer.
That said...
On to your coat... The pink coat in the photo looks like a dirty pink to me, or the industry words would be "dusty pink" or "salmon."
I see drops of brown/orange in that pink coat which is what I personally do not like. It could be the photo too.
Camel is a classic. Max Mara's camel has that deep richness that you can't beat. Max Mara's camel has a drop of yellow to give it that rich golden camel hue, so lovely. I actually just wore my camel Manuela the other day, and a person commented on how she liked the coat, even though it's just a classic camel coat. That put an ear to ear smile on my face as I used to never wear camel thinking it was boring. Not anymore! Camel is not boring; camel is quiet luxury, especially Max Mara's camel shade.
Another idea...
Since you are not afraid of pale colors and want something different, I would choose the white.
A white winter coat is the bomb! It's a neutral that pops, especially for winter. If you want to be different and yet still keep it neutral, white is the color. I have white coats, and it pops.
Here is the white version of your coat.
https://us.maxmara.com/p-1016033306...G3VgLoYK0gOBUBivlHsaAvWyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
That's just my two cents. Hope it helps. Good luck in your decision.
As FYI, I also went to MM website to look at the pink shade and looked at the pink only, not next to any other clothing to alter the color. To me, in both photos, your photo and the website, the coat definitely looks like a dirty pink with a drop of brown/orange. If you like that, go for it! Color is 100% preference.
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thank you so much for your input!! so well thought out and persuasive. i was actually also considering the white, but im terrified to have a white coat and keep it clean. do you own any white coats? but all in all, i think camel is the way to go. i was worried camel was too safe/boring!Hi! I can share my two cents.
For me, hands down, of the two choices, I would get the camel. Why?
First, my thoughts on pale pink to put things in perspective...
I love pale pinks, but what I do not like are dirty pinks with a tint of brown/orange. Dirty pinks look old and "dirty" to me and do not pop. I know pale pink is a neutral, but I like for neutrals to pop neutral (e.g. ivory is a neutral, yet it pops).
I like pale pinks with a drop of white to make it bright and light.
I have a lot of pale pink cashmere, and the pale pinks I love wearing have a drop of white/ivory to make it look like an icy pale pink. It's so beautiful. However, I have a pale pink sweater that is almost the same shade as the dusty pink coat above, and I rarely wear it. Why? The dusty pink color is in no-man's land. It is not a true neutral that pops like ivory or camel, nor is it a true beautiful icy pale pink that glows. It's "dirty and dusty" to me, like a pale brownish pink. To me, it would be like wearing the color "sand", another neither here nor there beige/gray neutral. Some people like these dirty muted colors, but I am not one of them. You'll have to decide what you prefer.
That said...
On to your coat... The pink coat in the photo looks like a dirty pink to me, or the industry words would be "dusty pink" or "salmon."
I see drops of brown/orange in that pink coat which is what I personally do not like. It could be the photo too.
Camel is a classic. Max Mara's camel has that deep richness that you can't beat. Max Mara's camel has a drop of yellow to give it that rich golden camel hue, so lovely. I actually just wore my camel Manuela the other day, and a person commented on how she liked the coat, even though it's just a classic camel coat. That put an ear to ear smile on my face as I used to never wear camel thinking it was boring. Not anymore! Camel is not boring; camel is quiet luxury, especially Max Mara's camel shade.
Another idea...
Since you are not afraid of pale colors and want something different, I would choose the white.
A white winter coat is the bomb! It's a neutral that pops, especially for winter. If you want to be different and yet still keep it neutral, white is the color. I have white coats, and it pops.
Here is the white version of your coat.
https://us.maxmara.com/p-1016033306...G3VgLoYK0gOBUBivlHsaAvWyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
That's just my two cents. Hope it helps. Good luck in your decision.
As FYI, I also went to MM website to look at the pink shade and looked at the pink only, not next to any other clothing to alter the color. To me, in both photos, your photo and the website, the coat definitely looks like a dirty pink with a drop of brown/orange. If you like that, go for it! Color is 100% preference.
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**sorry just editing to note you said you did own white coats!!!
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I'm glad that was helpful. Yes, I love white coats. I have been waiting for the Manuela to come out in a seaonal white. So far, the closest has been Sand, but I'm not a fan of sand as it is a dirty grey to me.
I have never had issues with my white coats. Never, and I do not baby my coats. I take them on the plane with me when traveling and toss them up in the overhead bin. It's not like I'm walking on a farm in the mud with my white coat on. I'm doing my normal things such as walking in the city, getting in/out of the car, going in to a building, to a restaurant, etc.
It's not like you are eating spaghetti with your coat on, so perhaps the fear is unwarranted.
Maybe pause for a moment now and think about your lifestyle when you wear a coat and what you do during those times your coat is acutally on your person. I bet you are fine.
I would go for white if you don't have a white coat. I love white and ivory in general (bags, shoes, clothing/coats) and never have any issues.
If you can't deal with white, then yes. camel is second best.
Good luck to you!
Yes, I did. I love it, the shorter length works for my height while still keeping that oversized look. With the mild winter we are having it has been getting a ton of use I just add a scarf for added warmth if needed.
Hi all
I have been trying to find a camel coat from MaxMara for ages
Been so many times and tried a lot of the unlined ones, but something doesn’t sit right. They don’t feel as luxurious as the lined ones and they seem to crease easily no matter what lune I choose from
I have straight frame and slightly full tummy so the robe ones don’t look good at all
I tried the buttoned ones with optional belt like the Paride they look okish but not wow
I am contemplating the Bcollag one
Thought of asking the experts as I am tired of feeling like nothing at Max Mara suits me
I have been trying to find a camel coat from MaxMara for ages
Been so many times and tried a lot of the unlined ones, but something doesn’t sit right. They don’t feel as luxurious as the lined ones and they seem to crease easily no matter what lune I choose from
I have straight frame and slightly full tummy so the robe ones don’t look good at all
I tried the buttoned ones with optional belt like the Paride they look okish but not wow
I am contemplating the Bcollag one
Thought of asking the experts as I am tired of feeling like nothing at Max Mara suits me
I am quite straight up and down, and I can wear the manuela and like it quite a lot - be sure you're trying the right size as despite the more fitted nature of the coat, you may need to size down as the fit in the shoulders is the key to making it look like a coat instead of a robe. However you might like the Bingo as even though it's belted, it's not a lapel coat and in my opinion can't be considered to resemble a robe. https://world.maxmara.com/p-1016133306001-bingo-camel
I have a couple of the lilia and I find if I wear them much as the 101801 is intended, with the sleeves rolled up or pushed up a bit and showing a sweater underneath, it takes on more of the casual "this is my husband's coat" vibes and a lot less of the "this coat is just too large" vibes. you might try experimenting a bit with the styles and wearing them differently - you might like the manuela buttoned closed at the neck, for example. I thought the lilia was much too bathrobey for me until I started wearing them this way.
Hi! I agree with @pasdedeux1 in that I think the Manuela will look nice on you. It's not robey at all. On the contrary, becuase of you body shape, the wrap and tie can hug your waist to see definition. I feel with a shapeless coat, it will just accentuate your straight look and add more bulk, like a potato sack, so to speak.
Also, for me, I don't like unlined coats. They hang wrong making the shape awkward. They also stick to your body because there is no sleek lining to separate your body from the fabric. Hence, there is a higher tendency to see lumps.
Finally, and this is the biggest issue for me, and unlined coat also has unlined sleeves. Unlessn the sleeves are super wide, traditional slim sleeves will stick to your sweaters causing more lumps and worse, it will be a pain to slide off.
Maybe try the Manuela again in different sizes. I think a wrap coat would look great on you.
Thank you so much @pasdedeux1 @BigAkoya I think I will give the Manuela another try
The unlined are just not for me
They are lovely at first and they look trendy but I am nit sure how practical they are especially in winter, which is when a coat is meant to be worn!
I think I need yo try more of the main line as most of what I tried was from S Max Mara line
I am quite tall 175cm and 78 kg so can carry a longer coat but has to make me look less like a rectangle
The unlined are just not for me
They are lovely at first and they look trendy but I am nit sure how practical they are especially in winter, which is when a coat is meant to be worn!
I think I need yo try more of the main line as most of what I tried was from S Max Mara line
I am quite tall 175cm and 78 kg so can carry a longer coat but has to make me look less like a rectangle
Has anyone worn their max Mara 100% cashmere (ie. Ludmilla) in the rain? How does the coat fare? I don’t mean drenched in downpour, assume with umbrella but the umbrella can only cover so much, then there’s the wind factor.
Mine have been fine. No issues just let them air dry naturally not near a gray source and they come out the same as they were before
Just steamed my Manuela camel coloured coat - @kiwanja I don't think you're imagining the 'ripples' coming back. I've steamed mine twice and there is a significant difference. The ripples on the collar are coming back, they were in almost similar state to the bubbles of my inside sleeves, now no longer! I'm planning to give it another steam in a couple of days.