<p>I also have the new Sundance catalog and that coat looks simply gorgeous. My hesitation in your place would be that I usually have to try on many coats in person to get the style and fit just right. You may be willing to take your chances and return it if it doesn’t work out for any reason. I would just make sure there are good return policies and/or free shipping.</p>
<p>Thanks, DY-ers. (Dressing Young-ers)</p>
<p>I just can’t believe I’m smitten with something from Sundance. When did Robert Redford get so cool? Must be a smart woman in his life these days because the catalog is vastly improved. It used to be all turquoise beads and fringe . . .</p>
<p>Alumother, I once lived in SF and used to go down to training in the OC. I remember being really chilly there several times. Plus, you could always wear a new coat to Tahoe . . .</p>
<p>Very understated coat. It conveys a confidence. Scarves would be fun as the coat serves as a canvas. You must be willing to return, however, because as you well know, sometimes things just don’t look the same IRL. I remember I loved another coat you were checking out, but when you actually saw it, you didn’t care for it. </p>
<p>keep us posted.</p>
<p>BB - BTW, I believe you are a little taller and thinner than I, but I bet we could share closets without much hardship:).</p>
<p>^^^ and I will be standing by for your cast offs!</p>
<p>Well, I just want the clothes you two get tired of wearing. :)</p>
<p>DANG! Mafool gets first dibbs!</p>
<p>I’m done with raking leaves, and wow - we are still talking leather pants and now closet swaps! Maybe we should start CC siterhood of traveling Prada skirts, Armani pants, Sundance leather peacoat, etc. ;)</p>
<p>Sewhappy, that coat is gorgeous. It calls for a cashmere scarf and some sort of a cashmere hat. (Now the coat is prominently displayed in the ad window to the left).</p>
<p>I made a little trip to the outlet mall earlier today. Their Burberry store had a huge selection of wool coats, trenches, puffers, jackets, etc., but the prices were rather disappointing, only 25-30% off retail. Nordie’s and NM’s sales have better prices!</p>
<p>Ladies, take a look at this:</p>
<p>[Elegance</a>, Grace and Edge at 70](<a href=“http://youlookfab.com/2011/10/26/elegance-grace-and-edge-at-70/]Elegance”>Elegance, Grace and Edge at 70 - YLF)</p>
<p>She is turning 71 soon and is not afraid to wear slim jeans and leather dresses (of course, not together). Holy… :eek: She looks fabulous and stylish! Not a bit trashy or trying too hard to look young. Way to go, Karen!</p>
<p>Wow, she looks fantastic. In a general way, I look like her (green eyes, pale skin, short dark hair with a bit of gray in it), and this has given me some great ideas for my own wardrobe, which could use some sprucing up!</p>
<p>I think I have similar taste- but I don’t like to go shopping so I would have a harder time finding anything but a black moto jacket. ( maybe I need a stylist) I really like her black velvet Lauren jacket.
She also looks great and not 70 or even 60. ( although I have to wonder if she has the rest of her hair tinted- meow!)</p>
<p>This blog was linked many pages back but it is too fun to miss.
[ADVANCED</a> STYLE](<a href=“http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/]ADVANCED”>http://advancedstyle.blogspot.com/)</p>
<p>Am I the only person in the world who hates a scarf as an accessory? I have never seen one that I liked. Scarves have only one purpose to me - keeping one’s neck warm. They are not giant necklaces.</p>
<p>Scarves have only one purpose to me - keeping one’s neck warm</p>
<p>You must not share Nora Ephrons affliction. ;)</p>
<p>I like scarves more than jewelry, they add color & texture & aren’t clanky.
I also like the keeping the neck warm feature.</p>
<p>Love scarves. Love, love, love 'em. Always glad when it turns chilly and I can wear the cashmere ones.</p>
<p>My mom could not wear a scarf. Or a turtleneck. Claimed this meant she was hung in an earlier life.</p>
<p>I love the look of scarves on other people. When I put one on myself they seem to look bulky.
My good friend who is from Europe uses a scarf to dress up any outfit. She has even been known to wrap a pashmina scarf around a pair of Juicy velour sweatpants and somehow still looks pulled together.
As much as I love so much of the clothes and coats being linked I have to remind myself that I wear basically two types of outfits. Exercise clothes or jeans with a tshirt or with a cashmere sweater.
I do need to find a few blouse type tops to wear with a cashmere cardigan when I want to change things up a bit. I am very boring. I had a few chiffon type tops but they are all too big. My body type does not do well with anything that needs to be tucked in.</p>
<p>I’ve recently gotten into scarves. It takes some practice and some patience finding the right size and weight. I don’t like the ‘bulky’ scarf look either.</p>
<p>There’s a great you tube video about 3/4 ways down this website that shows you 25 ways to wear a scarf:</p>
<p>[Accessories</a> | Fabulous After 40](<a href=“http://www.fabulousafter40.com/category/accessories/]Accessories”>Accessories Archives -)</p>
<p>BB - love the link to ‘Karen’. She looks great. Love her clothes. Hope I can look like that at 70.</p>
<p>The key to wearing scarves is to buy them in proportion to your body size and frame. I am petite and find that I need narrower scarves and ones that are made from soft fabric that drops away from my face. Otherwise I look like I’m going to hold up a bank.</p>
<p>Heheheh. You guys crack me up! I can’t bear to retire the clothes I have loved, so maybe a traveling club is the best idea:).</p>
<p>Well for me, the key to wearing a scarf is in the winter with a coat and gloves. When the coat comes off, the scarf comes off. It does not remain as an accessory.</p>
<p>If you like scarves (by which I mean silk ones, not heavy winter woolen ones designed for outdoor wear), google a blog called Mai Tai’s Picture Book. She has a collection of Hermes scarves to die for (I’m not even at #1!) and shows all different ways to tie them.</p>