What are we feeling about Borg/Faux Shearling coats

[AnnieSnap]

They are nearly everywhere this autumn/winter. I saw this sleeveless River Island version on a YouTube ‘influencer’ video. I loved it and couldn’t resist ordering it immediately. Unfortunately, when it arrived, although I liked it, I didn’t love it, so back it went.

www.riverisland.com/p/cream-shearling-longline-gilet-778130

I thought maybe it would look better with sleeves and buttons (I really didn’t like the press studs. So I tried this version on in the shop. I liked it much more, but suspect the fabric would begin to look scruffy after maybe just one season, plus it’s very much a fashion item, so could look dated fairly quickly. Therefore, I felt I couldn’t justify the price (it’s a shame H&M don’t do one). They do feel gorgeously snuggly on though, so it’s tempting.

www.riverisland.com/p/brown-borg-oversized-coat-781610

My mother wears things like that. She's 84 and smells of mould, dust and weirdly, wet dog when it rains when she's wearing it. She doesn't have a dog, though.

@NeverDropYourMoonCup

My mother wears things like that. She's 84 and smells of mould, dust and weirdly, wet dog when it rains when she's wearing it. She doesn't have a dog, though.

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I love them, warm and practical and they look really good on. I've got a more neutral coloured one from next, which will be getting a lot of wear this winter!

You look great in that coat AnnieSnap - what's the sizing like? Reviews say it's large size so did you size down?
Very tempted to get this one!

I don't like that they are made of plastic and at a price point that some people will but for a 'season' and then dispose.

I absolutely love them! They are so warm but also (in my very dated and unstylish opinion ) look great. I like to dress quite quirky so a borg coat and DMs is the perfect addition to any winter outfit for me. I also find them to be quite durable as long as you look after them! I just gave my 3 year old one a bobble shave and it spruced up nicely.

I think the Boden one looks fab on you OP , it’s a gorgeous colour and I think the style is pretty classic.

If you like it, wear it! It’s only fast fashion if you religiously follow trends and throw away stuff every year

I like them! I have just bought a brown one in M&S and don’t think of it as fast fashion (which I don’t buy into) because of the 70s vibe.

OP, you look fab! Somehow it also goes well with your dog — I hope he gets to be your accessory

Here’s mine:

www.marksandspencer.com/teddy-double-breasted-coat/p/clp60508124

I can't bring myself to go there because I just think that fabric looks super tatty so quickly. That said, OP, you look lovely and happy in the blue.

I'm sticking to my boiled-wool overshirts (I have two from stories.com last season).

www.next.co.uk/style/st927046/m66743

I bought this from Tesco, but they have it on next online too. It looks beautiful and has a lovely shape

@Gingefringe

You look great in that coat AnnieSnap - what's the sizing like? Reviews say it's large size so did you size down? Very tempted to get this one!

Thanks @Gingefringe. Remember a lot of Boden reviews are from pretty conservative (with a small C) women, often from the US. They are not supposed to be worn fitted of course. I bought my normal size and feel it’s a perfect, roomy fit, but not horribly oversized.

@DameMaureen Thank you 🙂

@DukeofEarlGrey the fabric of that M&S one looks good, but I’m not keen on double breasted clothes, so it wouldn’t work well for me.

@Ontheblink the next one looks amazingly nice given the price.