Reasonably priced and pretty
After trying on over a dozen coats in the past 2 months, from pricey (Badgley Mischka) to ultra-affordable (Amazon Essentials), I ultimately ended up keeping this Allegra K coat in the pretty Cream color, due to the right balance of style, versatility, and affordability.
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Unlike most of the other coats I tried, this is a very feminine princess cut that highlights the waist. When buttoned, the coat is very flattering. Even if you leave the coat unbuttoned, it still has a feminine shape that follows your waist and then flares out (significantly) at the bottom hem. I wear between a Medium and Large in outerwear, and both sizes were actually fine on me, but if you have a large bust, you may need the larger of 2 sizes.
This is a medium-to-lightweight coat, but since I live in Northern California, this is fine for me. If you live in a very cold climate, it might not be enough, especially with the open neckline. The collar won't stay popped, FYI. I'm 5'6" and the length is roughly lower-mid-thigh, which is ideal because it's such a versatile length. You can easily wear this with casual clothing and workwear. (I tried on many below-the-knee coats, but they were all too dressy for just running to the Post Office, if you know what I mean. I needed a coat that would keep away the chill, cover my butt, and work with any style of clothing and shoes.)
It's polyester, not a wool blend, but the real advantage is that it's potentially possible to throw this in your washing machine in an emergency. I haven't tried this myself with this coat, FYI---but I have successfully washed similar polyester blazers without ruining them. Can't do that with a wool coat! (Tip: use warm water, mild detergent, and hang dry.) It might pill a little, but that's what fabric shavers are for.
Finally, the Cream color is a bit of a chameleon. In broad daylight, it looks like a bright bone color. In dim light, it looks more like ecru or even fawn. It's an attractive color. I also ordered the Hot Pink, which was a gorgeous neon, but ended up returning it since I'd get more use out of a neutral. Overall, this is a good coat for the price, as long as you are fine with the light weight polyester and super-feminine shape.
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