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Opinions on this coat?

24 replies

Floradon · 21/11/2024 12:37

I really like it because it’s long, looks warm and isn’t just plain black/grey/navy. But does it look a bit shiny? I’ve never had H&C stuff as it’s always felt a bit horsey/sporty for me - just not my usual style.

It is expensive so grateful for any thoughts!

https://www.hollandcooper.com/products/crawford-longline-coat-ecru-houndstooth

Crawford Longline Coat (Ecru Houndstooth)

Crawford Longline Coat (Ecru Houndstooth)

Introducing the Crawford Longline Coat, our latest iteration of the long-length padded coat, designed to combine comfort, style, and sustainability. This coat features a unique fit, narrow on the shoulders and easing loose through the body and hips, st...

https://www.hollandcooper.com/products/crawford-longline-coat-ecru-houndstooth

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Pivotting · 21/11/2024 12:42

It’s a no from me, sorry. Mostly because you can get one a lot lot cheaper but also I just dislike HC in general. I would imagine Superdry have a similar jacket since they’re married!

Viviennemary · 21/11/2024 12:44

I'm not keen either. And it's not exactly cheap.

henlake7 · 21/11/2024 12:46

Not a fan. I do love a houndstooth or plaid coat but not in that puffer style, it just looks abit cheap to me (not what you want at those prices!!LOL).

GettingStuffed · 21/11/2024 12:51

I like it, it's different to the boring black or beige or that awful olive. Winter needs brightening up

UpToonGirl · 21/11/2024 13:00

I do like that it's a bit different but I always think HC stuff looks nice at first glance then there's something that makes it look tacky. Either the logos or material. I also think their stuff is ££ for what it is.

HundredMilesAnHour · 21/11/2024 13:13

I like it apart from the blingy logo on the sleeve (which ruins it).

TubularBeIIs · 21/11/2024 13:16

I think you'd get fed up of it very easily. Go for something plain. More stylish.

Floradon · 21/11/2024 13:23

HundredMilesAnHour · 21/11/2024 13:13

I like it apart from the blingy logo on the sleeve (which ruins it).

The logo is really annoying, agree, it’s off putting!

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Floradon · 21/11/2024 13:24

TubularBeIIs · 21/11/2024 13:16

I think you'd get fed up of it very easily. Go for something plain. More stylish.

Plain is what I’m trying to avoid - so many plain black, olive, navy puffers around!

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goingtotown · 21/11/2024 13:46

It looks cheap.

Walkingtheplank · 21/11/2024 14:07

I personally wouldn't wear it because I like Togo unnoticed but I would admire someone else for wearing it!

ImNotThereAmI · 21/11/2024 14:08

It’s very expensive and I think it looks very cheap I’m afraid

Floradon · 21/11/2024 14:13

Thanks all! Probably confirmed my suspicions. I’m now on the lookout for something similar but less logo-y and shiny!

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ImNotThereAmI · 21/11/2024 17:30

The strangest thing happened today, as soon as I’d posted on this thread, I saw a woman wearing the exact same coat. I didn’t think it looked great in the flesh either to be honest

Britpopbaby · 21/11/2024 18:25

For that price you could get a wool coat which would be my preference.

Patienceinshortsupply · 21/11/2024 18:36

I like HC clothing, and think that coat is a bit different OP - in a good way. I work in Cheltenham and HC coats/jackets are a very common sight especially in race weeks.

Floradon · 21/11/2024 19:02

Britpopbaby · 21/11/2024 18:25

For that price you could get a wool coat which would be my preference.

You could…. But that would have a completely different function in my wardrobe. I’ve got several wool coats including a lovely Max Mara so don’t really need another one! After a puffer for warmth.

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Floradon · 21/11/2024 19:03

ImNotThereAmI · 21/11/2024 17:30

The strangest thing happened today, as soon as I’d posted on this thread, I saw a woman wearing the exact same coat. I didn’t think it looked great in the flesh either to be honest

Ah really - interesting!! In what way didn’t it look good?

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ImNotThereAmI · 21/11/2024 20:39

Floradon · 21/11/2024 19:03

Ah really - interesting!! In what way didn’t it look good?

A bit shiny, just cheap looking really. To me it looked like a coat from shein rather than a £400 coat

ImNotThereAmI · 21/11/2024 20:39

Plasticy actually, it looked like it might be made of plastic

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 21/11/2024 20:42

Looks just about bearable on Pic 1 but you'd need to be 5 ft 9 or taller (and slim) to carry it off. On Pic 2 it looks hideous. It does not look good fastened. The model looks like a sack of potatoes!

I agree with other posters too that it looks tacky, and cheap/slightly below average quality.

Expensive too. I can think of better ways to spend nearly half a grand! Especially when it looks like it cost £25 from Primark!

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Floradon · 21/11/2024 20:52

ImNotThereAmI · 21/11/2024 20:39

A bit shiny, just cheap looking really. To me it looked like a coat from shein rather than a £400 coat

Eek not great!! Thanks for the update though - definitely helped me to swerve this one!

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Floradon · 21/11/2024 20:53

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 21/11/2024 20:42

Looks just about bearable on Pic 1 but you'd need to be 5 ft 9 or taller (and slim) to carry it off. On Pic 2 it looks hideous. It does not look good fastened. The model looks like a sack of potatoes!

I agree with other posters too that it looks tacky, and cheap/slightly below average quality.

Expensive too. I can think of better ways to spend nearly half a grand! Especially when it looks like it cost £25 from Primark!

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Edited

I am tall - 5 ft 10 - and size 8 so the long coats tend to work on me (they don’t drown me like they might a petite person). But it won’t be this one! Will keep looking…

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ImNotThereAmI · 21/11/2024 20:58

I’ve just read the description properly and it says it’s made of faux leather pu, which explains why it looks like plastic.

Hope you find a great coat op

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