I think you can straddle both Autumn and Spring even as a true spring. This mustard jacket and the green jacket looked great. I really like the cream cardigans.
Yes I agree, I think I can get away with wearing colours from both palettes, just as long as they're really warm and have the correct value etc 😊 Thank you!
Thank you! I'll be going through my scarves and other accessories in another video so we'll see what I have then. I usually wear a cream cashmere scarf in the winter but a true spring pop of colour would be nice 😊
Nice collection Vicki! Jackets and coats are my weakness. Yet nowadays it is difficult to find something that suits me. I often search second hand stores for something that flatters me. For cold mornings, I like to have a short jacket that covers my entire back, which I can easily throw over my arm if it's too hot in the afternoon. A long coat then becomes such a hassle. Suede jackets are in, but they cannot withstand the regular rain showers that we are used to. I like the look of a pea coat but my body needs single-breasted shapes.
One suggestion to deal with the trench coat buckle problem is to put a few stitches (by hand) to keep the strap in place. If you don't have the skills you could either ask someone you know to help you or take the trench coat to a tailor. Also, finding a scarf that bridges the autumn and spring colours to harmonize the autumn coloured coats with the spring direction might be a good idea.
That's a great tip, thank you! I'll try that 😊 I'm going through scarves and other accessories in another video so I'll check then what I have, but a true spring pop of colour in a scarf would be a good idea. I need to make a list of these wardrobe gaps!
Your figure is very similar to mine. What I found with jackets is wrap coats, with a medium to large sharp lapel, is the most flattering. For other jackets I always try to get a very fitted waist, not like skin tight PVC or anything, but generally following my figure. I also found that really long coats look great, or cropped ones that end fitted at the natural waist, so you're still following that one third proportion. One trick I found was to get a men's coat that fit my shoulders, and then find one with two zippers so you could zip from the bottom and the top to create more space for the bust and hips, this works super well for the cotton field jackets where it's for brisk days. I really struggled with the oversized fashion that's currently available in store, so I buy secondhand suits based on their measurements. Boyfriend jackets look dreadful on me. I wouldn't worry about your "typing" for season--just think of the spectrum of chroma/saturation, warmth/coolness, tone/amount of black, tint/amount of white and whether it looks good on you or not. Because realistically the cream cardigan, the brown Vietnam jacket, the really long cardigan, and the green short jacket all look great on you.
This is very helpful, thank you! I agree with you - wrap coats and also jackets with a fitted waist. I think that's why I struggle with jackets cos they're more often boxy in shape. Ooh good idea about buying second hand suits! Not heard that one before. Yes I'm inclined to go by contrast and chroma, that seems to work well for me. And thank you :)
I think the darker autumn colors are giving some of the contrast that springs need as opposed to some of the true autumn makeup that's just heavier. The same with some the coats over V- necks ,which I like better than the v-necks themselves.
As for trying to make a decision about which season you truly are, I always think your lipstick will help you to determine and since spring and autumn lipsticks are quite different that should really help. Which one harmonizes with your features?
Yes that's a really good point! I spent a good chunk of time last night looking at clips in a lot of my older YT videos and paying attention to the makeup. Lighter and brighter colours definitely look better, there were a couple of coral lipsticks that I decluttered a couple years ago which in hindsight I really shouldn't have! Browns and darker shades look too heavy on me.
You seem to suit "equestrian" sporty natural styles like the jackets at 7:33(love the curve at the bottom ends) and 11:38 the collar. Even the long flowy trench coat and cardigan styles.
The coat is a size S, and I'm a UK 10-12. I'd say the coat is more of a 12 than a 10 but that's fine with me, I like to size up a little bit with coats so I can wear it over thicker jumpers and layers.
I love the Vietnamese jacket. Just the right colour, depth of colour and shape. Beautiful garment on you.
Thank you! I'm very happy with it 😊
I think you can straddle both Autumn and Spring even as a true spring. This mustard jacket and the green jacket looked great. I really like the cream cardigans.
Yes I agree, I think I can get away with wearing colours from both palettes, just as long as they're really warm and have the correct value etc 😊 Thank you!
You have a great coat collection! Maybe a warm scarf and silk scarf in true spring colors would fix the color aspect.
Thank you! I'll be going through my scarves and other accessories in another video so we'll see what I have then. I usually wear a cream cashmere scarf in the winter but a true spring pop of colour would be nice 😊
A light Spring here, the camel coat looks beautiful!
@@karendebrawarwick thanks! I get a lot of use out of it in the winter which I’m glad about as it was a bit pricey!
Nice collection Vicki! Jackets and coats are my weakness. Yet nowadays it is difficult to find something that suits me. I often search second hand stores for something that flatters me. For cold mornings, I like to have a short jacket that covers my entire back, which I can easily throw over my arm if it's too hot in the afternoon. A long coat then becomes such a hassle. Suede jackets are in, but they cannot withstand the regular rain showers that we are used to. I like the look of a pea coat but my body needs single-breasted shapes.
Thank you! I'm not keen on suede jackets purely for practical reasons. They look nice but not ideal for UK weather!
One suggestion to deal with the trench coat buckle problem is to put a few stitches (by hand) to keep the strap in place. If you don't have the skills you could either ask someone you know to help you or take the trench coat to a tailor. Also, finding a scarf that bridges the autumn and spring colours to harmonize the autumn coloured coats with the spring direction might be a good idea.
That's a great tip, thank you! I'll try that 😊 I'm going through scarves and other accessories in another video so I'll check then what I have, but a true spring pop of colour in a scarf would be a good idea. I need to make a list of these wardrobe gaps!
Nice collection 😊
@@melligolightly thanks! ☺️
Your figure is very similar to mine. What I found with jackets is wrap coats, with a medium to large sharp lapel, is the most flattering. For other jackets I always try to get a very fitted waist, not like skin tight PVC or anything, but generally following my figure. I also found that really long coats look great, or cropped ones that end fitted at the natural waist, so you're still following that one third proportion. One trick I found was to get a men's coat that fit my shoulders, and then find one with two zippers so you could zip from the bottom and the top to create more space for the bust and hips, this works super well for the cotton field jackets where it's for brisk days. I really struggled with the oversized fashion that's currently available in store, so I buy secondhand suits based on their measurements. Boyfriend jackets look dreadful on me. I wouldn't worry about your "typing" for season--just think of the spectrum of chroma/saturation, warmth/coolness, tone/amount of black, tint/amount of white and whether it looks good on you or not. Because realistically the cream cardigan, the brown Vietnam jacket, the really long cardigan, and the green short jacket all look great on you.
This is very helpful, thank you! I agree with you - wrap coats and also jackets with a fitted waist. I think that's why I struggle with jackets cos they're more often boxy in shape. Ooh good idea about buying second hand suits! Not heard that one before. Yes I'm inclined to go by contrast and chroma, that seems to work well for me. And thank you :)
I think the darker autumn colors are giving some of the contrast that springs need as opposed to some of the true autumn makeup that's just heavier. The same with some the coats over V- necks ,which I like better than the v-necks themselves.
Ooh I didn't think about contrast! That's an interesting point, I'll take more notice of that now!
As for trying to make a decision about which season you truly are, I always think your lipstick will help you to determine and since spring and autumn lipsticks are quite different that should really help. Which one harmonizes with your features?
Yes that's a really good point! I spent a good chunk of time last night looking at clips in a lot of my older YT videos and paying attention to the makeup. Lighter and brighter colours definitely look better, there were a couple of coral lipsticks that I decluttered a couple years ago which in hindsight I really shouldn't have! Browns and darker shades look too heavy on me.
Great coat collection!!!...where you got the last one?? I love the color .
The yellow one is from Cotton Traders 😊
@@vickilouise7764 thanks😀
You seem to suit "equestrian" sporty natural styles like the jackets at 7:33(love the curve at the bottom ends) and 11:38 the collar. Even the long flowy trench coat and cardigan styles.
Thanks! Something else I hadn't noticed 😊 very helpful!
@vickilouise7764 You're welcome. You look great 😊.
What size is your COS camel coat? Did you need to upsize at all?
The coat is a size S, and I'm a UK 10-12. I'd say the coat is more of a 12 than a 10 but that's fine with me, I like to size up a little bit with coats so I can wear it over thicker jumpers and layers.