Help me replace my favorite (long lost) winter coat

October 4, 2012 9:02 AM

I had this Marvin Richards Stand Collar coat and I was madly in love with it. Tragically, it was thrown away by accident three years ago. Help me find something like it.

Things I loved about this coat (in order of importance to me):

• Shape - I'm a fat, kind of pear-shaped lady (5'7-8" size 16-18) and I felt like a god damned princess in this coat. The waist was pretty high and the bottom is full (fabric was gathered in the back, see the second picture here.
• Length - this coat went down almost to my knees, if I recall correctly, and I loved that. It doesn't need to be that long, but I hate coats that are so short they barely go past the waist.
• Wool and cashmere blend - so soft! I'm absolutely willing to compromise on this, but I liked that it was warm without being too scratchy.
• Stand collar - I think it looked nice and it was warm even when I forgot a scarf, but this is another thing I'm not dead set on.

Other requirements/preferences:

• Cost - I can spend about $200.
• Location - I'm in DC, so any shops around here or anywhere online would be fine.
• Color - I prefer black, charcoal grey, or navy blue, but might consider other colors if the coat is otherwise awesome.
• Single or double-breasted is fine.

I'd appreciate any suggestions you have for me. The more specific, the better. Thank you!

posted by SugarAndSass to Shopping (7 answers total)

This one at Macy's is very similar, except in the collar.


This Betsy Johnson one with a corset will be as flattering, and very fashion forward. Also at Macy's.

This one from Burlington Coat Factory has a similar shape, and a fur collar.

I got a fabulous Russian Cossack Coat at Burlington about 20 years ago and I love that thing like crazy. I bought it in Florida and I live in Georgia, so I get to wear it on vacation and maybe twice a year. It's so awesome.
posted by Ruthless Bunny at 9:20 AM on October 4, 2012

I found a bunch

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posted by rmless at 9:46 AM on October 4, 2012

Overstock.com
posted by Iris Gambol at 10:08 AM on October 4, 2012

Best answer: Would either of these do 1 2? They have the empire waist and full bottom and are wool, but neither looks as soft as your original. This one is a bit different, but I thought it looked cool with high waist and standing collar as a well as a full bottom.

ASOS has a few in this style (1 2 3), but they are only about 60% wool which isn't great. If I were you I would go through Overstock's styles every once in a while and check out a Loehmanns or Marshalls (I've had good luck at the Loehmanns in Falls Church for coats). You'll get good quality but still be on your budget.

(Also "swing coat" is sometimes a term used for this high waisted/full skirted look, if that helps you search).
posted by bluefly at 11:09 AM on October 4, 2012 [1 favorite]

Here's one more from Lands' End. A tiny bit above your budget, but really good quality (wool + cashmere), and the shape seems right (with a pleat in the back).

{I just happened to be winter jacket shopping myself!}
posted by bluefly at 1:40 PM on October 4, 2012

Best answer: This one at Asos is similar, but without the stand collar.

This is double your budget but, OMG, it's gorgeous.

This one is corduroy, but it has the right collar.

This one has a hood and some embroidered detail.
posted by essexjan at 2:57 PM on October 4, 2012

Response by poster: Thanks, everyone! I ordered this ASOS button swing coat in navy and I love it! If anyone else looks at this, I recommend ordering a size smaller than usual. I ordered an 18 thinking I'd need that for bulky sweaters and whatnot underneath, but I ended up exchanging for a 16 which fits perfectly.
posted by SugarAndSass at 8:17 AM on October 19, 2012 [1 favorite]