A coat so beautiful, I'd feel embarrassed to be such an empress in it

[Wh1stles]

I just might buy it

I've been looking at hobbs coats and ted baker coats but this is just another league. anybody have one? ARe they warm?

Yes she's a clever sod is VW, very clever. I actually feel quite safe lusting after it as there's no way I can ever afford it whereas at, say £500, I start thinking it might be in reach if I can just persuade husband and son to live on lentils for six months.

That Westwood coat is stunning. She’s gone for the early 18th century sack backed gown vibe.

Wow Flo, thanks for linking. The first one is interesting, kind like a Kapono, (cape kimono! did I make up a portmanteau) it's v daring. Most would not be able to carry it off, I'm too short myself but I can see it is not your run of the mill coat. The MH one is lovely. There's no way you'd feel differently about it in five years I don't think. If you like it now you will like it in five years. It has that longevity about it. I had not heard of MH so now I will have to peruse the site

One woman in my dress design club is making a coat which is a really audacious project. One day.......

I'm thinking of training to make coats myself after seeing this thread

It would take five years of training!

I think the model is hungry. Or just pissed off she can't afford the coat.

Is this the VW coat? It's, umm, interesting 😂 I don't think I could pull it off.

Yes that's the one. Her clothes are often a lot more wearable than they look. That's what so clever about them - they're not just bonkers for the sake of it.

In the case of the coat - I'm not likely to ever find out for myself but I enjoy looking and trying on.

VW’s pieces are amazing. They are instantly recognisable but very wearable. They also show you know what proper tailoring is. MH is the same, and with your budget OP you could probably afford one of her wool coats. They are true classics and will become collectors items, like VW.

I’d far rather blow a grand on some proper tailoring than a mass produced Burberry with a gold tag. Burberry’s aimed at the Chinese - people who want something they perceive as quintessentially British.

I’d far rather blow a grand on some proper tailoring than a mass produced Burberry with a gold tag.

Ditto. And if you choose a flattering classic style, they'll last.

Normally I’d agree WhataHexIgotinto - but the thread title is so over the top it’s silly.
No one should feel embarrassed that they’d look like an ‘empress’ in what is essentially, a very average coat.

I took the thread title as a joke surfer, I didn't think the OP actually thought she would look like an Empress. Though even if she did, I don't believe that's an excuse for just being a cow to someone. Totally unnecessary.

I normally like VW's bonkers tailoring but that coat looks like the model is halfway out of a straight jacket!
Sorry

@Wh1stles did you buy the coat ? I’m debating the grey Burberry for my birthday 🤗🤗

I spent nearly 2 grand on my dream coat. 'Tis a thing of extreme beauty.

But I hardly dare wear it. Would never trust it to a cloakroom, even a manned one (especially a manned one). A sniff of rain and it goes back in the cupboard. Last train home, surrounded by people eating onions and burgers and waving cans around? Not a chance.

What was the 2 Grand dream coat?? We must know! Full description and pictures if possible. Coat porn!!!

Yes, do tell us.

And do wear it!

Beautiful yet unworn garments make me sad

I can't! It would out me

I bet the quality is not coming across in the photo.

The fit too is probably superior.

You’d really need to go and try it on and see if it thrills you in the flesh.

I’d be worried that the price does not actually reflect the quality and you won’t get a longer time out of it.

Also a funnel neck is prone to catching make up?

If I saw a coat 3 times my usual budget and absolutely adored it, i might well buy it. Why not? Life is short. Get your pleasures where you can

Ha ha, coat porn! V funny!