STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Irene · Dooney & Bourke

Does this look cheap?

Elle · Hermes

I think it look just fine. Not investment-quality of course, but fine through a few seasons at least.

ETA: Go with the BR one - not too much more $$$ and it will last you much longer.

-- Edited by LMonet at 13:27, 2005-10-25

Hermes

the BR one certainly appears to be more well made...

wicked · Coach

I would definitely go with Banana

calichic · Dooney & Bourke

I would go with the BR coat.

Hedvig · Coach

I would probably get the one from BR. It looks lovely and is much better quality.

stellanotte · Nine West

Think of it this way ... Banana Republic is the more upscale subsidiary of Gap, and Gap is the more upscale subsidiary of Old Navy. Thirty dollars more and you'll be getting significantly more quality! Go with Banana

Irene · Dooney & Bourke

Ok, so I got this jacket from BR. It's only $84 in the store.

Thanks for the advice.

Cricket · Gucci

Oooh, I love that in grey. Good choice.

rosie_the_riveter · Gucci

Love your new coat!

Lilykind · Hermes

Wow...it looks awesome in grey! Nice choice!

Irene · Dooney & Bourke

Thanks ladies.

I am actually taking the jacket back. After trying it on at home, I realize that it doesn't fit me body type. I usually think, what would Stacey and Clinton think of this, before I buy something, but I didnt have time yesterday. I really need a coat. So I bought t in haste. Now I am regretting it.

I have tried to keep to the main ideas of that show What Not To Wear because I think in general, they are right on target. The jacket is too short for me. I still have large legs and when I put the jacket on, it ends at my hips, drawing attention to that area and making me look boxy. I need something a little bit longer that will draw attention to my waist and minimize my hips. I need a longer peacot or maybe a trench. This is an example of what I mean:

However, I don't want pay $200 for a coat. I will have to keep looking.

This would be perfect but it only comes in this color.

Someoen help me. My limit is $150.

-- Edited by Irene at 06:59, 2005-10-26

-- Edited by Irene at 08:56, 2005-10-26

Bastet · Kate Spade

Nordstrom $129 (comes in other colors, too)

Nordstrom $148 (black only)

Esprit $179

Esprit $149

HTH!

laken1 · Hermes

Irene wrote:

Thanks ladies.
After trying it on at home, I realize that it doesn't fit me body type. I usually think, what would Stacey and Clinton think of this, before I buy something, but I didnt have time yesterday. I really need a coat. So I bought t in haste. Now I am regretting it.
I have tried to keep to the main ideas of that show What Not To Wear because I think in general, they are right on target. The jacket is too short for me. I still have large legs and when I put the jacket on, it ends at my hips, drawing attention to that area and making me look boxy. I need something a little bit longer that will draw attention to my waist and minimize my hips. I need a longer peacot or maybe a trench. Tr.

This is SO exactly what I am trying to do. I guess I just need to watch endless reruns of What Not To Wear.

What about this one? It's $39.99 from Target. Surely not an investment coat, but cute

poptart · Coach

I like this one and think it would be very flattering: