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Closet Couture _ Shopping Tips _ Classic Trench Coat ::Tall Women!
Posted by: Kruenegel Oct 12 2009, 11:19 AM
The "Icon Trench," by Jcrew, is exactly what I am looking for in a trench coat; however, they do not sell it in tall sizes, and I am a 6' tall with a small-medium but athletic frame, so sleeve length and width at the shoulders is a huge issue, along with being smaller in the middle. In regular sizes, I usually have to buy up for my arms and shoulders but then item is huge on my torso. I realize I can get items altered, but at some point, it isn't even worth it if sizing is too off.
Where can I find a beautiful and super classic trench coat for tall women?!
Posted by: Chris Oct 13 2009, 06:40 AM
this is a tough one..... my first instinct is to call J. Crew and ask them to make you one to measure. I have a great trench from Martin Grant (who is the in-house designer for Barneys right now) - I would look at the Barneys in Chicago - and for sure at the Coop one, too.
Burberry may be a good idea to investigate to see if there outerwear section has a great coat for men - you can get the longer, leaner frames there, I would suspect.
Aside from that, dare I suggest that you go custom? Most good tailors would be able to custom make you one - especially tailors that specialize in men's wear - the trench would probably be easy.
Anyone else have good ideas on this?
Posted by: fabulousnobody Oct 17 2009, 09:56 PM
Burberry's trench coats used to come with sizes for different heights, not sure about their currently collections though.