Read an article in the paper today (off-line on newsprint) that trench
coats are making a comeback for women.

Man, I remember when this one hit a few years back and *everyone* seemed
to be wearing them. Hope it's not true as we don't need a city full of
Columbos again...


--
Dennis

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Ruddell <ruddell'Elle-Kabong'@canada.com> wrote in message news:<MPG.1a649bf07904b5c989969@news.sasktel.net>. ..
Trench coats have been hot for a while now.
However, the trend has been to go outside the traditional "Casablanca
trenchcoat" to include other colors, and even print.

--Maria

"Maria" <airam1002002@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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I don't have a particular fondness for the style for myself; the details
probably don't make a short person look taller, if you know what I mean. (I
tried to ebay a navy one with red stitching last fall and got zero bids on
it.)

I would strongly recommend that anyone--or at least any woman--who is
looking for a great deal on trench coats should head to the nearest
Salvation Army store. I always see tons of London Fog and Misty Harbor
trenchcoats there in a huge range of colors, usually in great condition and
priced between $5 and $10. Like dress coats, trench/raincoats seem to
languish in closets, remaining in great condition until they are donated.

cofarb the manycoated

"Maria" <airam1002002@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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I love tranchcoats. I wasn't aware they were ever "out"
much less in. However, A pal gave me the WNTW book for Xmas. Trinny and
Susannah advise women of my build (along Susannah's mould) to avoid
trenchcoats. I was in the market for a new coat, so I went out looking for a
non-trench. Sadly, I found the most gorgeous brick red-deep berry (I swear
it changes shades) trench. Had to lemming. I do look as wide as two Mack
trucks with it buttoned and belted, so I mostly run around with it open.
Kind of defeats the purpose. But it's a coat that gives one that "princess"
feeling. Very fun.
Cheers & all
Morgs

Morgan wrote:

I bought a trench years ago, as they're classic and sort of
executive-looking, but found that they do, indeed, make me look four
feet wide. Won't buy one again, regardless of the color! But I do need
a raincoat. Any suggestions re a good cut for a short, stocky woman's
raincoat?

Dana

Dana writes:
I would think a trench coat without the belt would look fine.

Linda