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Kitty · Hermes

Sweatshirt coat - missing belt question *UPDATE w/ Pic*

Sibeski · Dooney & Bourke

RE: Sweatshirt coat - missing belt question

littlebean · Kate Spade

Sibeski wrote:

Does it have to match perfectly? If so the only thing I can recommend is to scour fabric stores and have one made.

How about going in an absolute-different direction? It sounds like a casual coat, how about a faincy belt? Like a satin ribbon in a complimentary color?

I think this is a good idea. I see people wearing all sorts of cool belts in complementary colors with their coats. Maybe if you post a picture we could give you more specific ideas for color/style of belt?

Kitty · Hermes

I love the idea of a more dressy tie-belt!

It's double-breasted, so I think it's going to be a bit harder to add a belt.

*going off to take a photo*

I knew you ladies would be able to help!

ILoveChoo · Hermes

RE: Sweatshirt coat - missing belt question *UPDATE w/ Pic*

bloomie · Marc Jacobs

ILoveChoo wrote:

I think a red sash belt would be really cute on it. Or maybe even a regular wide black belt- I've seen a lot of "normal" belts over coats this year and I think it's a cute look.

Yes red would look good. What about red patent?

wicked · Coach

If all else falls you could always get a seam ripper and pull out the belt loops altogether?

littlebean · Kate Spade

Cute coat! I bet it's comfy. I like the ideas that have already been given for a "normal" or sash belt in red or black. Or just removing the belt loops and going sans belt. If I were you, I'd probably go check out a department store or someplace like TJMaxx where they have gobs and gobs of belts and just try on all sorts of different ones with the coat.