Vintage-Inspired Coats

[lindylady]

Good afternoon, ladies,

It's getting cold in DC and I was wondering where I can get a nice vintage-inspired coat. So far, I've looked in Macy's and Burlington Coat Factory, but I couldn't find anything that looked good (all skimpy fabrics, low armholes, and shapeless cuts- ugh!) or suited my tall frame. Do you ladies know of any lines that cater to us?

 

[Lady Day]

I dont know your size, but Torrid.com always has som good VI things as far as coats goes. Try em on tho, their cuts can be strange.

Also thriftin' is the great tried and mostly ture source for a mean lookin coat.

Good luck,

LD

 

[jitterbugdoll]

I second Lady Day's suggestion--I have found some wonderful vintage coats in all sizes at thrift stores

 

[Rosie]

The bay also. I got a great almost brand new VERY heavy wool swing coat for a hundred bucks. Not bad considering it probably would have cost upwards on 400 if brand new and modern. Again, don't know your size but there are quite a few nice coats up there now.

 

[olive bleu]

Just repeating what has already been said, but i agree wholeheartedly that thrift stores are the way to go for vintage coats.I have found some great very warm coats of great quality for next to nothing.

 

[CherryRed]

Don't forget good ole' ebay! I got a beautiful black 1940's Marshall Field's wool coat for $70.

 

[olive bleu]

what about these?

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[Honey Doll]

how about....

http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=26056056&index=0&gp_coll_id=9&gp_cat_id=1649&nav_cat_id=5409&category_id=5410

I bought a lovely brown tweedy one with a belted waist from Ann Taylor loft...can't seem to find a pic of it tho online.

Honey Doll

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

thrift stores and ebay! you can get real bargains if a coat is missing buttons, then just have vintage buttons sewn on!

 

[thebadmamajama]

I found a lovely brown coat (and I'm tall too--finally one long enough for me) from Burlington by AK Anne Klein with some great detailing on the collar and pockets that really hearkens back to "our time."

 

[LizzieMaine]

The best part of this time of year is that all the nifty coats go on the racks at the Goodwill! I found a very nice emerald-green single-breasted-belted '40s-looking coat there last winter for $15, and now I'm trying to justify spending money on a very nice camels-hair number they've just put out.

One caveat about thrift store coats, though -- watch out for moths. Whenever I get any kind of coat from a second-hand source the first thing I do with it is stick in the deep-freeze for a couple days to make sure there aren't any Unwanted Hitchhikers that could cause trouble later....

 

[lindylady]

Ok, thanks for all the helpful suggestions and starting points! I will be on the lookout this weekend!

 

[jazzzbaby]

what about these?

I had a coat like this (still do) but it's quite weathered. It was my favorite coat ever!! I did pick up the swankiest coat at an antique store for $50. I need to take a photo and share it with you girls. It's in tip top shape...I would say from the fifties...all black...with square rhinestone buttons. Absolutley gorgeous. I don't wear it very often at all, only on special occasions.

I was looking the coat above online at it's $250 & I just can't reason getting a coat that cost that much when I won't really be able to wear it very often. Having a toddler really doesn't allow one to get out very often. NOW if I found it for $40 like I did my last one I would wear it all the time...lol!

 

[katiepickle]

I found both of these at the swapmeet for under $30.

This one has a real beaver collar and didn't even need to be cleaned.

And this one is in perfect condition and I couldn't turn it down. Unfortunately, now I can't get rid of it.

 

[Lady Day]

Oooo, Katie, those are supercute!!!

LD

 

[Lauren]

Ditto on the thrift stores/swap meets. Katie, those are adorable! And yay! Another San Diego gal!

 

[katiepickle]

Too bad it's too hot to wear them most of the year. I live in the wrong city to be infatuated with coats.

 

[lavendar lady]

I found

I found a nice coat at an antique fair for me under $30.00. My husband(moustache) bought one under $65.00.


L.L.

 

[katiemakeup]

Ooh Katie- you got a deal! I usually find myself wearing a black wrap around cape... but I'd love to have one of those old Florence Nightengale wool ones

 

[katiemakeup]

... And yay! Another San Diego gal!

lol Another Katie!!