TIP fashionistas -- coat me

fussbucket

I need a new coat for winter. Winters here are mild (typical evening temps in the mid- to high 40s), so if you live in a very cold climate, think of a fall/early spring type coat.

I am fairly large-busted (like 40D) and thick-waisted so I prefer to minimize overall bulk/tentiness (I usually wear a 14-16 or L/XL depending on the maker), but at the same time I generally hate belted coats because they never "feel" right, or the belt ends up riding up under my boobs. No bueno.

It needs to be suitable for daily wear to a professional work environment. Black and gray or bright colors are preferable over khaki/earth tones, to better match my overall wardrobe. Length anywhere between mid-hip and knees.

I could spend up to $200 for something I really want that will keep me happy for several years, but would prefer to spend closer to $150.

Can anybody help meeeeee?

srs5624

Unrealistically (because it's white) I love this one

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/via-spiga-novara-double-breasted-coat/3196869?origin=category&resultback=286

But I'll keep looking. I just really, really like that coat. But I have no need for it.

fussbucket

Oh, that is a nice find! I like the style a lot. But white, yeah, you're not talking to a woman who makes it to the dry cleaner's very often.

srs5624

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/nine-west-coat-notched-collar-classic-wool-walker?ID=575442&CategoryID=269#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D314%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D8

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/steve-madden-coat-double-breasted-wool-peacoat-with-faux-leather-piping?ID=575453&CategoryID=269#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D314%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D54

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/kenneth-cole-reaction-coat-double-breasted-military-peacoat?ID=575170&CategoryID=269&LinkType=#fn=PRICE%3D0|150%26sp%3D2%26spc%3D189%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D118

I think this one might be too short, but I like that it comes in purple
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/style-co.-coat-removable-hood-double-breasted-pea-coat?ID=605457&CategoryID=269&LinkType=#fn=PRICE%3D0|150%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D189%26ruleId%3D65%26slotId%3D4

 

http://www.zappos.com/product/7887610/color/695

I keed... I keed

srs5624

fussbucket:

Oh, that is a nice find! I like the style a lot. But white, yeah, you're not talking to a woman who makes it to the dry cleaner's very often.

Same here. I died a little inside when I saw it was only available in white.