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Is this jacket nice or awful?

80 replies

Littleguggi · 07/03/2022 20:48

www.arket.com/en_gbp/women/jackets-coats/product.short-trench-coat-black.1074681002.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA95aRBhCsARIsAC2xvfxiaYgkONJGn2SAhNmPaIG7Ya2d6AWrD_IBIG7SSAHdloY0joSmP7EaAh7QEALw_wcB

Sorry I don't know how to link very well but looking for opinions on this jacket.

I'm missing a jacket in my wardrobe that is in between smart and casual.

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hobbledyhoy · 07/03/2022 21:57

Sorry, another vote for the 'dreadful' column.

No shape at all, I can't believe they want to charge people £135 for that

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Littleguggi · 07/03/2022 21:58

@JaninaDuszejko

I'm guessing you're a 28 or 30E? That's not a big bust. I like the coat, if you like it go back and try on the S and XS and see if you still like it

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Yes you are spot on.

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Verite1 · 07/03/2022 21:59

Awful

AfterSchoolWorry · 07/03/2022 22:00

@AnyFucker

Good god, that is terrible
Yeah, it's hideous.
Polecat03 · 07/03/2022 22:00

Yes you can be an E and "not busty", cup size doesn't determine what people imagine it does, it's all relative to the band sizing. I've been fitted to 28E, 30E, 28F, 32DD - I don't have a large bust though.

tkwal · 07/03/2022 22:01

To me it looks like the designer couldn't decide exactly what it was they wanted so threw a little bit of everything in. That said, it must have something you really like or you wouldn't keep thinking about it. Go try it on again and take a photograph this time and make your own mind up, you definitely can't please everyone else

Littleguggi · 07/03/2022 22:04

@Polecat03

Yes you can be an E and "not busty", cup size doesn't determine what people imagine it does, it's all relative to the band sizing. I've been fitted to 28E, 30E, 28F, 32DD - I don't have a large bust though.

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Thank you for explaining it much better than I would have. For those interested look at BOB, they have some helpful guides on bra sizes.

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Littleguggi · 07/03/2022 22:06

Unfortunately I don't have an arket in my town so will need to plan another shopping trip, but yes I agree about trying it on again. I'm usually quick to buy things on an impulse so the fact I didn't must mean I am not 100% plus I did hesitate at the price. I am sure h&m will have something similar for much much less

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Thatsplentyjack · 07/03/2022 22:08

Not my cup of tea but I think with your height it actually might not be bad. Just looks really bad on that model....maybe.

CPL593H · 07/03/2022 22:08

I think that could be ...challenging...if you actually want to wear it with anything.

Basically no, it doesn't work OP.

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Milomonster · 07/03/2022 22:09

I like it but I think it looks good on a tall, flat, thin frame. It’s all in how it’s carried off.

CPL593H · 07/03/2022 22:11

PS I've had a lifelong admiration of the YSL Le Smoking look. As an E too I would look like a bundle of washing OK I probably look like that anyway

Yellownightmare · 07/03/2022 22:13

It even looks awful on the model. Really bad sign. I like the Cos one though.

Littleguggi · 07/03/2022 22:18

I like the belt on the Cos one but not a fan of the huge collars

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FinallyFluid · 07/03/2022 22:26

We have a saying in our family......................NOT WHILST I HAVE BREATH IN MY BODY,

This is covered

Enzbear · 07/03/2022 22:28

Really awful

jay55 · 07/03/2022 22:29

It does look like the model picked up her grandads anorak by mistake.

Littleguggi · 07/03/2022 22:31

Shame, I still quite like this one. I think 'bin bag vibes' and 'dowdy' are completely my style 🤣

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Luredbyapomegranate · 07/03/2022 22:33

I am short and round so I’d look like a lady plumber.

If you were at least 5 foot 9, no more than a size 10 or a small c cup, and you were generally good at working a scandi utilitarian vibe.. then I don’t see anyone loving it but it could do a job

OverByYer · 07/03/2022 22:37

Terrible

WowStarsWow · 07/03/2022 22:39

E cup means boobs 6 inches bigger than underbust. That’s 3 inches per boob, hardly enormous. Think some people need to check out boob or bust!

Kiitos · 07/03/2022 22:41

I like it. I’m very into the oversized, Scandi vibes at the moment!

LittleWins · 07/03/2022 22:42

I love the first one from arket.