The print is striking and the style has a vintage feeling to it (it's double-breasted with it's slight A-line and big buttons):
But the fit is off. I understand that this is not meant to be slim but it is way too wide in the chest area and arms. As a reminder, I bought it in a 2P that is the smallest size available for coats at Talbots. In particular I didn't like the look of the collar on me. It felt old-ladysih but it could be that I am too petite to pull off such a print (I think it overwhelms me):
Sorry for the cargo pants in the previous pic. I too did think that it deserved better, so I put on my best "lady outfit" and gave it another try (but it didn't change my feelings):
I was really hoping that it would work but sadly I am going to return it and this pretty much ends my brief affair with Talbots. I will go back to JCrew like a unfaithful and repentant lover and I hope that he will take me back. JCrew fits me SO. MUCH. BETTER.
However this order wasn't a complete waste of money as I received a free lipstick in the exclusive "Charmed" Talbot's shade, that pretty much made up for the shipping charge that I am not going to get back. It's a beautiful red with brown undertones and even if I wasn't looking for a red lipstick I am pretty pleased with it (I find it flattering, unlike most of the red lipsticks that I have tried on):
I took about a million pics to show you the shade on me and this is all I can show you (who knew that it's such a difficult task to take a picture of one's lips):
I think that I will stick to animal-print accessories this season. While I was in Italy I shopped my mom's closet and brought back a scarf in real fur that I remembered she used to wear when I was a little girl:
And I bought a little cross-body at Zara with a leopard-print calf hair patch on the front (a Lanvin knockoff), that goes very well with my leopard-print bucket hat from last year (bought also in Italy for $20):
Ready to go:
And for the evening, a little tiger-print feathered headband by the Loft (after wearing all summer long my sunglasses over my head as a headband, even in the evening, I decided that it was time to buy a few ones):
What do you think of the coat? Are you into animal prints this season?
Hi! Do you have the style no. or name for the Zara leopard shoulder bag? I would love to find it in the USA or Spain. Pardon for asking, too, but was it under $100? Is the camel colored area leather, or wool? Thx!
ReplyDeleteI had some hope for the leopard coat. I'm sorry it didn't work for you, and I'm certain after seeing it that it won't work for me. I can't wear petites since I'm tall, and the smallest regular size is 4.
ReplyDeleteI also have a fur scarf I plan to pull out this year! I purchased it several years ago and forgot I had it. I've been seeing fur scarves and collars, real and faux, in many of the fall magazines. We're right in style :)
The bag is super cute and I love the lipstick on you but the coat, oh no!
ReplyDeleteI just don't like leopard print anyway apart from small touches on bags and shoes, it's just so tarty looking to my eyes, sort of barmaid pulling pints in a an east end pub wear!
i am always into animal prints, I have a Guess coat from a few seasons ago, will bring it out
ReplyDeletethe talbots coat is way to big for you and like you said it has a oldfashioned look to it.
ReplyDeletei do love the leopard hat and scarf with the red lipstick.
for myself i only like it in small touches,like a scarf or a bag.
OT have you seen the rimini sweater IRL?is it worth the 59.99?
i am considering the black,but i would like a few opinions before ordering since its FS.
Oh the coat was huge. 2P? I can't believe it.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have any leopard print with the exception of a printed JCrew belt (cheetah?) which is a very subtle detail, more my style.
I convinced a good friend (who doesn't shop like we do) to buy the leopard print JCrew tote a couple of years ago and she is so happy to have it now, it is a beautiful bag, I wish I had purchased it too!
Love the fur scarf from your Mom, that is the perfect thing for this Fall!
CMG, I cut the tag off when I was in Italy but I found this number on a tag inside: 8430/304/195/M.
ReplyDeleteI have been to a couple of Zaras here in the US and I haven't seen it but they receive constantly new stuff. It was 49 EU that should translate into $59. It's 100% leather (suede), even if not the most luxurious one (of course). HTH
Desert Flower, I guess you were right re. Talbots sizing. It seems that item alphabetically sized (XS) fit me better that those numerically sized.
Tabitha, the image of a barmaid pulling pints in a an east end pub didn't conjure up but I agree that it looked pretty aweful ;-).
isabella,I have also a faux-fur leopard coat from Zara that looks so much better!
ina, yes I saw it and tried it on. It wasn't very flattering on me, it was pouching where the zip is placed but I know that many people liked it so maybe I should have sized up.
The merino is pretty substantial though, no doubt about that.
DaniBP, yes, it was huge, I felt pregnant in it. I also have the Jcrew belt but I don't remember the tote.
I made an order on the phone. I hope they ship a lipstick with it. It looks pretty. I wasn't fond of the coat either. You described it all pretty good.
ReplyDeleteThat leopard purse is an amazing find! I wish we had a good Zara near me :(
ReplyDeleteTalbots needs to fix their sizing. You are swimming in that jacket! Bummer that it didn't work out, but at least you have $250 extra to spend at J.Crew :)
ReplyDeleteHi Ema - Just a note to say that Garnet Hill's website has a very cute Faux-Fur coat that is similar for $180. I saw it and thought of you!
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