Want a long-line cardi but what do you wear over it on a cold day? - long coat?

[lisasimpson]

well just that really as I don't think my formal long coat is going to look right over long cardi and leggings!

[CybilCeremony]

I would prob just layer up under long cardi, scarf, long sleeve teeshirt etc. I don't think wearing a coat over works really.

[ScaryFucker]

yeah, I find this awkward too

I have a grey, "crumpled" mac that looks ok, sort of

until it is really cold though, I layer with vest, long sleeve top underneath a dress, thick tights, cardi, woolly scarf, gloves, thick socks, boots and hat

I am usually warm enough for just popping to shops/school yard etc ie. in/out of the car

for longer walks though, probably not enough

[PuppyMonkey]

You are supposed to wear the cardi instead of a coat.

[cornsilk]

I leave my coat open if wearing a long cardi.

[lisasimpson]

puppymonkey I don't mean a chunky knit cold weather one - just a fine knit bum/hip length one casual style. Not going to look stylish on the school run if long anorak covers it up!

[lisasimpson]

say thigh length then!

[lisasimpson]

what I mean is longer than most casual coats cover

[KristinaM]

i think it has to be a parka

agree formal coat is a different look

[Ewe]

I have a short black single breasted pea coat from Zara that I wear over my long cardi, it looks good I think. Don't do it up though.

[Ewe]

It's a bit like this, wear with long grey cardigan and long grey scarf.

[VictoriousSponge]

OI have a middle lenght coat
in fact i dont have any long ones

[momijigari]

I have a good winter coat for wearing over my long cardigans, it is very warm, so Sassenachs may find it a little excessive, but perfect for anyone living in the baltic North of Scotland, here, especially if you do a fair bit of walking.

[Tortington]

i agree re layering.

i also think tht one should consider their height

short arses should avoid long coats imo

[LovelyDear]

i love your merrell coat momijigari

[momijigari]

Thank you Lovely, it is better in rl, I have had quite a few compliments about it so far, but it is so snugly AND waterproof too, it makes me almost feel prepared for being frozen in the playground this year.

[AmyGroovy3]

just fold your cardigan up a bit under your coat