What are your opinions on long mink coats?

[GirlieShoppe]

My SIL has a gorgeous full-length mink coat and it looks fabulous on her. She wears it mostly for formal occasions, but it would also look wonderful with jeans and a pair of boots. I agree with CEC.LV4eva's statement that a fur coat is a wardrobe staple. I would love to own a full-length mink one day, but I would buy it second-hand. I am definitely not against fur (I own a cashmere coat with mink trim), but I probably would never buy a brand-new fur.

ETA: I bought a vintage waist-length mink at a thrift store several months ago. I may have it altered into a shawl.

 

[ellaballet]

I think they are pretty - but I'm a vegetarian and don't really support the whole fur industry..

 

[echo_23]

Honestly, they make me want to cry However, since I still wear leather boots and purses I won't cast stones! If you feel comfortable in it and like it, go for it....it will certainly keep you warm!

 

[Flip88]

I think they are lovely. They are stylish and will keep you warm. Mink can definitely be worn with jeans a part of a casual outfit, even a full length one.

 

[cbtg818]

I got 3 when my grandmother passed away (1 stole, 2 long) I got one long cut off to a inch or two above the knee and like it much better now. I took it back to the original retailer, still open after like 50 years. it wasnt too cheap to fix but still cheaper than brand new

 

[Sloane_Ranger]

I wouldn't buy fur, but if I inherited it I would wear it.

I like the look of long fur coats. Very classic and old hollywood.
I hope you don't get it shortened. I know when you hem jeans too much they lose the shape they were supposed to have.
It might be the same with the coat and it would look weird.

 

[ProfessorLV]

:useless: As some others have observed, it all depends on the style of mink coat and how it suits you. Mink is one of the most versatile furs, and can be dressed up or down. But not all of them are equally as adaptable. One of my full length minks (a scanbrown vintage coat by James Galanos), I only wear for church or for dressy occasions. I have another that is a couple of inches shorter, but still below the knee, that I wear with jeans or when dressed up, because IMO it looks appropriate either way. I hope you will enjoy your coat. We want pictures!!!

 

[Flip88]

Just to (hopefully) develop the thread. I have found a few examples of how full length minks can be worn. My preferred look personally is with a dress revealing heels or boots (ala Anna Wintour). I know the pic of her I post isn't full length but hopefully it explains what I mean.

Here is Ashanti wearing a full length one also with trousers and heels which also works well.

Finally, Beyonce teaming one up with jeans.

 

[lily25]

Beyonce looks like a mess. I only like her earrings. Fur coat and sandals???? Sandals??? Was there a fire alarm in her hotel?

Casual looks by Catherine Zeta Jones => http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/1/...rs_c63a.jpg?adImageId=8716632&imageId=7415377

a bit more polished but I think anyone could adapt this look in day time too
http://chicstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/fur.jpg

Not full length but she could carry it easily, Sharon Stone in the airport
http://bauergriffinonline.com/2007/12/07/stone_120707-thumb-590x1024.jpg

A young take- Agyness walking her doggies
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/12/30/article-1103042-02EA1310000005DC-812_468x581.jpg

 

[Flip88]

Beyonce looks like a mess. I only like her earrings. Fur coat and sandals???? Sandals??? Was there a fire alarm in her hotel?

Casual looks by Catherine Zeta Jones => http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/1/...rs_c63a.jpg?adImageId=8716632&imageId=7415377

a bit more polished but I think anyone could adapt this look in day time too
http://chicstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/fur.jpg

Not full length but she could carry it easily, Sharon Stone in the airport
http://bauergriffinonline.com/2007/12/07/stone_120707-thumb-590x1024.jpg

A young take- Agyness walking her doggies
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/12/30/article-1103042-02EA1310000005DC-812_468x581.jpg

LOL at Beyonce - she does indeed look a mess
CZJ wears her mink well and Sharon Stone I have seen in a range of full length furs and always carries them off well.
Agyness Dean - I am not really liking this look. Her fur is quite nice actually but her outfit sadly lacking. I am thinking hers is coyote?

 

[papertiger]

Great illustrative pics Flip and lily

All JIMO

AW: Not mink but perfect. The woman knows how to wear fur. She is petite but she makes sure the fur never overwhelms her. If she would wear full length it would have to me cut narrow on the shoulder and under the arms or the coat would look like it was walking by itself.

A: whisky mink is not the best colour for her and the whole full-length (overworked) shape completely consumes her.

B: I don't mind the coat or the way it's worn and it's the right length and shape for her but I hate the lining and the colour (blue iris/pearl (?)) does not suit her at all, completely wrong for her skin-tone. The rest of the outfit is so awful, let's not even go there since it's not the point.

CZJ 1. Grandma's late-1950s-style mahogany mink coat with small shawl collar. Good length but with those boots should be worn open as it cuts her height and all at the legs. Perfect bag with the coat - hand-held (never wear shoulder bags with fur) and not too small (clutches an exception)

http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/1/...rs_c63a.jpg?adImageId=8716632&imageId=7415377

CZJ 2: Classic, simple cut and just under the knee that works for most- (I'm sure that's my mother's coat ). The dark dramatic suits her perfectly (and they don't suit everybody). It shouldn't be done-up, better to wear a scarf around the neck underneath if necessary and leave the coat 'shrugged on'.

http://chicstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/fur.jpg

SS: Although it's not mink it's perfection. Cut, colour and shape and the way she wears it are faultless.

http://bauergriffinonline.com/2007/12/07/stone_120707-thumb-590x1024.jpg

AD: Def coyote - prob vintage, I think it works for her as she has the height to carry the coat's fur and the length. She wears it as it's meant to be worn and it's a bit wild like her.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/12/30/article-1103042-02EA1310000005DC-812_468x581.jpg

That was fun!

 

[OlgaBeauti]

I LOVE the blue iris color..but I do agree that it's not the most flattering for Beyonce

 

[lily25]

Papertiger, can I move in with you and talk fur all day long?

 

[papertiger]

Papertiger, can I move in with you and talk fur all day long?

I would totally love it, and with Flip too

 

[yappy12]

I wouldn't buy fur, but if I inherited it I would wear it.

I like the look of long fur coats. Very classic and old hollywood.

ITA. I would prefer faux fur but I'm not against real fur. I think everyone likes to get dolled up once and a while and a fur totally tops it off. They remind me of like 50's hollywood glam. Not wild about beyonce's outfit either though