Q: Doesn’t Leighton Meister look cute here?
A: As usual, yes.
And why? It’s the peacoat! True, plaid may be a little more than we mere mortals can pull off, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t simpler versions out there for us.
What brought about this sudden obsession? Well, it all started in Fry’s Electronics.
After going to Fry’s with my father to buy a SD Card for my phone and seeing no less than 10 women wearing the peacoat with such fabulousity it would make Holly Golightly jealous, I decided to get one for myself.
There is a slight problem with this. Mainly being the fact that I am, indeed, broke. I’ve only got a pitiful $50 to my name and where on earth can you find a cute peacoat for that whelp of a price? Answer: Forever 21.
As I was perusing all the cute but most definitely flawed pieces of clothing at F21 (a favorite past-time of mine), I saw it. The peacoat. And jeeze, was it cute.
Does that look $40 to you? (God, I hope it doesn’t..) and I quote, made of “46% wool! Dry clean only!”
It says dry clean only, right? That’s a sign that it’s top-quality, right? RIGHT.
What do you think of peacoats? Do you own one? What’s your favorite type?
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urrgh. i think she looks hideous in that coat.
it makes her look really chubby.
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i got a purple peacoat form f21 and i really like it, even though their clothes are known for bad quality. that one looks cute too (:
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haha. i don’t wear peacoats.. i’m not a fan of the material.
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i love pea coats but i think they work best when they FIT. i’ve seen too many girls wearing pea coats that are too big or too small for them (when they’re not supposed to be) and it looks weird. so try it on before you buy your coats!
magnolia / 1296 posts
i only ever wear my peacoat
i adore them. they’re adorable and suitable for anyyy occasion.
i have a blue and gray plaid one from american eagle.
and i have a solid black one from burlington coat factory.
i use the plaid one every single day of the winter, and the black one for more… formal occasions.
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i like my peacoat, but i hate the ones with belts or odd colors/patterns. mine’s just black with double-breast buttons.
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I love peacoats! I own 2, both from Aritzia.
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@tubbz87@datingish - haha BALLIN
Oh yeah whats the difference between peacoat / trench coat
tulip / 17 posts
my peacoat was $60 at h&m and i’ve gotten my money’s worth out of it . . . i wear it every day! i liked the fabric better than what i found at forever 21.
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I have a black and white patterned peacoat from Costa Blanca a few seasons ago. I love it! I definitely need a new one though – I’ve practically worn that coat to death.
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i wanna get one in navy. they’re stylish and keep you warm at the same time. and they go with sneakers i so love to wear.
daisy / 501 posts
I love my peacoat.
hydrangea / 63 posts
i own a couple ^___^
a long black one from DKNY
a medium length black from GAP
a small fitted red one from GAP
oh and a thin mid length one from HERITAGE for the fall or spring
oh yeah and a flared out thin one from forever 21 in black for spring or fall.
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I love peacoats. I own one, and two that are longer that would proably be considered trenches. They are fabulous!
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I love peacoats. I’m kind of due for a new one because I’ve had the same gray Delia’s peacoat for three years, but it’s lasted great, and is so classy.
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I like them, but I feel like I’d look goofy in them. lol.
orchid / 103 posts
i thought peacoats were shorter.
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$40? That’s a steal!
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I agree with the first comment. She does not look cute in that outfit. It is all wrong for her body. Her coat is cute, but I would have paired it with something else. The dress makes her waist look non exisistant, but she does not look chubby. It is just a matter of ill fitting clothes.
Of course I have a peacoat. I think I might have 2 or 3.
magnolia / 1030 posts
i LOVE peacoats! they are timeless, chic, however are not warm for winter (10-35) degree weather…so in that way they arent practical
they’re good for 36-60 i think tho..maybe 60 is a bit too warm.
usually, peacoats are only like 40% wool and 60% polyester- I hate that they cant just make it a great quality 100% wool coat! polyester sucks.
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I have a red peacoat from Guess. I absolutely love it and it goes right above the knee. At first, I was a bit skeptical about it’s length but then I learned to love it once the weather grew colder. Although I agree, peacoats are not for NYC winters. If it’s under 40-45, I won’t wear it and opt for my North Face. Anywhere from 40-55 is a good time to put it to use. However, when it comes to peacoats and winter jackets, I try to avoid going to stores like F21 b/c I feel like the quality doesn’t measure up to the higher end stuff. Otherwise, F21 is my favorite place to shop =D
daisy / 742 posts
Okay, in the first picture, the coat is cute but she looks kinda fat. And is that really Leighton Meester? Her face looks different.
I own only ONE peacoat. I love them – I think they’re fashionable and they make you look thinner. However, in my opinion, it doesn’t really favor those who lack height. I would buy more peacoats, but since all the money I make goes towards school (damn school), I’m poooor
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i need one!
sunflower / 331 posts
I have about four. They’re all fabulous.
sunflower / 331 posts
P.S.- You spelled Leighton’s last name wrong. It’s Meester.
daisy / 565 posts
I love peacoats! I’m trying to find one that’s not made of wool. Jessica Simpsons makes the most beautiful coats (& not wool – plus!) but they are pricey!
Gotta pay for quality, huh?
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i have a black one from aritzia… the designer is talula babuton. i don’t know if you guys have this store in the states, but i love it
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Too hot to wear any kind of coat where I live, since there’s no such thing as winter here.
But Pea coats are cute. My sister (who lives in NY) has a Steve Madden one I would love to steal, but then again, I wouldn’t have any use for it.
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here’s my definition: pea coats usually end between your waist and your crotch. anything beyond that is considered a trench coat. the similar thing for both is the double breasted buttons.
anyways, i love pea/trenchcoats. i have a dark navy one from gap that i no longer like because the length makes me look squat and round and it’s NOT black but is close to it.
i just got a trench from H&m, it’s heather grey, hits above my knee, has a belt to create shape, and has a high collar. so gorgeous, but the wool itches a lot despite the lining. kind of like that one you want! it’s cute!
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Her style was fawned over in a blog just a couple of days ago, and if I’m not mistaken that same photo was included, or one in that coat anyway. And once more I’m reminded how thoroughly pissed off I am, that the darling, heather gray peacoat that I saw marked down, went home with some other lucky lady before I could get back with some money. I may have to end up settling for a black one. They’re only $30!
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Cute coat. I went crazy and bought about 3 coats last winter, so now I have four– a navy one (but that’s not a peacoat), a red one that just covers my butt, a black one that goes to my knees and a houndstooth one that goes to mid-thigh. Now I want a grey one!
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peacoats are cuuuuuuute!!
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i need one!
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my mom is always bugging me to buy a peacoat because i’m desperately in need of a winter coat. (getting lil’ late now?)
i just don’t think I like ‘em, though. the material is really thick and not flattering. it makes my shoulders and hips look big. i’m short and disproportional enough. i don’t need any more help.
i see a lot of people pull them off and they seem to go for many occasions. a bit jealous i can’t be part of it.
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I always liked peacoats, but I’m more into bomber jackets.
I’ve got a purple, navy, & gray plaid one.
http://shopimages-pe.delias.com/154619_mul_w.jpg
;D
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I’ve got a peacoat… I bought it during the summer season from Delia’s, so it was on sale. The only problem is, it’s a size too big. So I wear it with a belt, because it didn’t come with one.
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I got one at pacsun [: I adoooore it!
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i found a knee length on by anne klein at burlington coat factory. and i got the cutest plaid one by l.a.m.b. it was a splurge, but it was SO worth it.
HM is way better than F21. they don’t own sweat shops either, unlike F21…
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my pea coat is by st.john’s bay, and i think it’s my life line. the end.
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a peacoat i has one
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I own two black pea coats. One is a cheap one that I wear when the weather is a little warmer, the other is a nice ralph lauren, very thick for the cold. Both are flawless, and never-go-out-of-style black. I would like to get a dark, navy blue pea coat too, but I haven’t found one yet, except at navy surplus stores. I love the pea coat, it looks classy with slacks or khakis, and dressed up, but causal in jeans. It’s a staple for any man’s wardrobe.
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i LOVE peacoats. i own one in black and want maybe another one in an eccentric color haha but my mother wouldn’t let me
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My husband once told me the only reason he joined the Navy was to get the Navy-issue wool pea coat (retail something ridiculous like $300). He’s funny. But I do love me a good pea coat. I have 3. One short grey one, one long houndstooth one, and now I can only wear my long grey maternity one
My husband has 3, as well, 2 of which are Navy-issued.
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@runnerE@xanga - That’s weird because I could have SWORN my husband’s Navy-issue pea coats are black (the dress blue uniforms also being black). But, of course, he’s deployed and he took them with him, so I can’t check!
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@strappleberry_xD@xanga - I disagree, I think short people can pull them off just fine (:
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I have a black peacoat that I got from Fashion Bug on sale. It was about $50. I think peacoats look really elegant and I love how you can wear them with just about anything and look fine.
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i love peacoats!
i got one this year before i thought they would be in style.
i got it because i wanted a long coat instead of the short fur hood one i have.
well they are everywhere!
all ages are wearing them. :]
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i like actually love peacoats!
they just pretty much complete your whole outfit
i think you should totally go for it
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I want one.. but I know I suck at taking care of stuff. The coat would be ruined within a week ):
daisy / 512 posts
i don’t think she looks great in that pic. i don’t even know who she is… anyway i guess peacoats are pretty standard in fashion, i was just looking at some today in a spam email. i don’t know why i even bothered because i don’t like buying clothes. they seem pretty nice but i wouldn’t waste money on another coat while the one i have is still serviceable
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I love peacoats.
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i got an official army/navy peacoat at a thirft store for $40. :]
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I think Peacoats are so cute! I plan to buy more. <3 I like peacoats that have a collar that goes over your neck, and you can pull it up over to cover your mouth. Idk how to explain it, but I’ve seen them and it’s so adorable. By the way, I have the same peacoat as you!
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i have that same peacoat from F21 also, but in black! its not warm enough i think. but its definitely worth the money. cheap and still look good
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i wish i would have bought a longer one. i still love mine though, and it’s warmer than i thought it’d be. o, and if you get a grey/black/white one, you should try pairing it with retro colored scarves and gloves!
<3 micalyn
sunflower / 294 posts
I love peacoats, but I don’t own one. They’re too expensive for me and I’m not willing to break my $20 only rule.
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@furyyes@xanga - I’ve seen them in the actual color navy blue before at the surplus, I swear. Of course I have no idea how to know if it’s geniune article or some other company that manufactors a pea coat in navy blue. Either way, they’re pretty spiffy.
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I own 1 peacoat.
A black Dollhouse peacoat. I bought it at Ross… for $40. It’s cute and it keeps me warm… I think the weather was about 30F and I was still warm in my peacoat.
They are sophisticated outerware. I don’t like scarfs but I think peacoats and scarfs are a wonderful combination. Maybe I’ll try out a scarf with mine…
dahlia / 2012 posts
I love them. I own two (one is a green cowl neck peacoat from Urban Outfitters that I always get tons of compliments on and the other is a simple, black, double breasted peacoat that I got from Goodwill).
I love them on men, too. I think it’s really sexy when my boyfriend wears his peacoats, especially his spring/fall one from Calvin Klein. If anything is more flattering on him, I have yet to see it. (Maybe I have a coat fetish. Hmmm….)
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Ive yet to get one of my own. But I want one. theyre really cute and stylish
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What’s the difference between a peacoat and a trench?