If there is one coat in my closet right now that just screams autumn this is it. Although if you ask my kids it looks like a cob of corn. I am going with the autumn turning leaves thing though.
Outfit details: Coat // sweater // bag // trousers // hat // boots
Daphne Tweed Topcoat Jacket review
The style of jacket I have on is called the Daphne Topcoat in Tweed. It comes in in three colours, black tweed, green tweed and the yellow I am wearing. The yellow looks brighter on the JCREW website than it does in real life. It is a darker more autumnal colour as opposed to a lighter more summery yellow.
The coat is lighter weight than other JCREW coats that I have, although apparently heavier than the boiled wool version of the Daphne Topcoat. I would say this coat wouldn’t be warm enough for the dead of a Canadian winter but if you are somewhere that doesn’t get really cold this coat would be a good option. For me this is more like an early winter or end of winter coat. For the transition season but when a trench coat is not warm enough.
I love that this coat has so many other colours flecked throughout. It really makes the coat have some beautiful visual interest.
I saw another blogger wearing the green version with a red turtleneck layered underneath and it was the PERFECT Christmas combo. If you aren’t into the yellow I would go for the green.
Another reason why I wouldn’t consider this a true winter coat (at least for not where I live) is that I can only layer thin knits underneath. The cut of the coat is quite tailored which I like because it gives a great shape. However it also means that there isn’t much room in the arms for chunky knits.
The closure is a bit higher than the natural waist. It kind of reminds me of this coat in a way because the button placement is a bit unfortunte for anyone with curves but making the button placement lower would have made the coat more fit and flare. I like how the coat is a straighter cut with a bit of a nip above the waist.
What do you think? Are you into yellow? Would you choose another colour?
Outfit details: Coat // sweater // bag // trousers // hat // boots
Rachel Piltser
Wednesday 10th of November 2021
How would you say the sizing is on this coat? True to size or size down?
Jane
Wednesday 10th of November 2021
I would say this coat is true to size. I am in my usual size in this coat. I wouldn't wear chunky knits with it however as the sleeves are pretty tailored. Not much room for a thick knit.
Vicky
Wednesday 21st of November 2018
Wow, it's a beautiful coat and it looks lovely on you. I love the colour, seems perfect for fall.
jane@chiceverywhere.com
Wednesday 21st of November 2018
It was perfect for fall! Ours is already over though and we have snow. I have to figure out how to style it when the leaves aren't popping the same or complementary colours.