Top Shop Trench (similar concept here), Vince Jeans, Zara Boots, J Crew Chambray Shirt (similar style/color), Balenciaga Bag, Karen Walker Sunglasses, Tourneau Watch. Bracelets: McQueen, HRH Collection, LA Kahn Designs. Nails: American Apparel from the Neon Collection.
I got this Burberry-esque trench a few months ago (you might remember it from this post) and although I adored the style, something about the fit never felt quite right. Over Thanksgiving break, I wore it home and asked my mother, who has a background in Fashion Design and an incredible eye, what she thought the problem was. She pointed out a few things: “it’s too long on you…the belt positioning is too high… and there’s too much material that is overwhelming your frame.” Hmmm, okay?! She generously offered to take it home and fix those little (big?) details for me. I just got it back last week and I must say, those adjustments made a world of a difference. You guys probably cannot tell from the before/after photo, but it feels so different on. Unfortunately for me, I didn’t inherit that sewing/tailoring gene, but so grateful that at least she did. You often hear people talk about the importance of fit & good tailoring, well I could not agree more. Thanks, mom!
I got this Burberry-esque trench a few months ago (you might remember it from this post) and although I adored the style, something about the fit never felt quite right. Over Thanksgiving break, I wore it home and asked my mother, who has a background in Fashion Design and an incredible eye, what she thought the problem was. She pointed out a few things: “it’s too long on you…the belt positioning is too high… and there’s too much material that is overwhelming your frame.” Hmmm, okay?! She generously offered to take it home and fix those little (big?) details for me. I just got it back last week and I must say, those adjustments made a world of a difference. You guys probably cannot tell from the before/after photo, but it feels so different on. Unfortunately for me, I didn’t inherit that sewing/tailoring gene, but so grateful that at least she did. You often hear people talk about the importance of fit & good tailoring, well I could not agree more. Thanks, mom!
98 comments
nessy
I love your outfit of the day and your bag balenciaga.
March 28, 2012http://purplerubys.blogspot.com
Maja
AMAZING coat! amazing, and you look great in it!
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March 28, 2012.Tinacious Me.
love the trench with the leather combo!
March 28, 2012xo, Tina
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Babe Jane
Great look! Your coat is amazing 🙂
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March 28, 2012Eliza
The trench looks great! It's edgy without being over the top, and kudos to your mom for having an amazing eye and tailoring skills.
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March 28, 2012Irene Buffa
I love your trench coat!
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March 28, 2012Art School, Continued
Those adjustments made all the difference in the world! Looks great!
March 28, 2012Beaute Jadore
Love the jacket, fits great!
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Natali
Burberry has the best and most classic trenches, but this is a great option too and
it does remind of Burberry 🙂
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March 28, 2012Amor
Love the trench coat and the your arm candy! xoxo
-Amor
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Anonymous
definitely can see the difference and fits much better now!
March 28, 2012PartyMixTape
I think you really DO notice the difference! Your mom has some serious talent!
Happy Wednesday,
March 28, 2012Emily
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Samantha Manzella
Wow, your mom is amazing! The trench looks incredible on you. Lovely outfit!
<3 Samantha
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The slow pace
That trench is absolutely gorgeous!
March 28, 2012Timna
Your trench is so cool! The combination with black leather is brilliant!
And it fits perfectly!
xx Timna
March 28, 2012Siv
you look really good. Love your jacket. Burberry ?
March 28, 2012And the red bag, yummy! 😉
/Siv Maria
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mirjam schuurkamp
that coat is stunning
new outfitpost – Light me up
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Mariely Crowne
beautiful outfit!! love the neon on your nails!
March 28, 2012xo
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Rachels Lookbook
Awww I love it! Its amazing that your mother can do the tailoring for you! My mother has been my go-to for awhile but she's making me learn how to do things on my own!
March 28, 2012Sarah
I can definitely tell the difference, it looks good! Tailoring makes a world of difference. Amazing outfit!
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March 28, 2012Tamara @ Go Fish Style
<3
March 28, 2012Miss K
Great sunglasses!
March 28, 2012Estherina
Love the trench!
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March 28, 2012Kimberly
I couldn't agree more about the importance of a perfect fit. I have a fabulous tailor near my house that I take almost everything to – it makes a world of difference! 🙂
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March 28, 2012Jolie Jouel
I can totally tell! I went back to the other post and checked…the new length, among other details, is much better. So lucky to have a talented Momma!
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March 28, 2012Tanja van S - PureGlam.tv
Very great styling… love your look and the ideal with the orange nail polish is brilliant…
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March 28, 2012Heather
I love that trench so much!!
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March 28, 2012Alicia
I've been wanting to get mine shortened in the length since last fall and this post just sealed the deal… need to make it happen asap. I thought it always looked great on you but I can totally see the difference!
March 28, 2012Stylist Steph
Love your shirt! This outfit is amazing and I love your bag!
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March 28, 2012HudsonEast
Incredible, as usual! That trench looks great on you after all the tailoring fixes. I wish I'd seen it when it was available at Topshop… the Veda one you linked to is a bit out of my price range at the moment.
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March 28, 2012EVA
great look! i love this colours and your bag!
Kisses!
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March 28, 2012PurplesPrettier
I'm such a sucker for denim on denim AND NEON NAILS!!! You go, girl.
March 28, 2012The Fancy Teacup
I'm addicted to getting my clothes tailored, that trench looks perfect on you!
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March 28, 2012jennifer and jessica
Love Love Love this outfit!
The denim on denim against leather is just perfect!
-thetwinsdiary x
March 28, 2012J ♥
I wish I had an eye like your mother! Sounds awesome and the coat looks wonderful!
With hearts,
March 28, 2012Janet
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Lily
What a fabulous coat, I love it!
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March 28, 2012Annie
oh gosh I am looking out for a perfect trench with leather sleeves for so long now. love yours a lot!
X, Annie
March 28, 2012anniewear.de
Recklessly, Headlessly.
Gosh, I can definitely see a difference, there seems to be so much more fabric before your Mother altered it! Love the touch of orange in contrast to the rest of your outfit but I'm definitely not brave enough to wear orange yet!
Natasha
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March 28, 2012Becoming Refined
The trench is a great staple piece, glad you got it tailored to fit you perfectly since you will be wearing the coat a number of times.
March 28, 2012Lady Danburry
I am a tailor, and I agree with you the most! This coat looks really great on you. I especially love the leather raglan sleeves.
March 28, 2012Sarah
Your mom did an amazing job it looks incredible! I wish I was able to sew since I get so much of my clothes altered.
March 28, 2012Maca
That trench is amazing and you can definitely tell a difference in the length which looks lovely on you!
March 28, 2012Meganne
Love the Two toned trench with the blue shirt! Great mix of styles and colors!
March 28, 2012Material Fixations
Jaclyn
That is an incredible coat! It is so amazing how tailoring can fix things. You've inspired me to finally take a few of my pieces in to get fixed.
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March 28, 2012Stylin and Profilin
Kudos to your mom for the tailoring fixes!!! The trench looks much better at the new length.
March 29, 2012Katie's Bliss
That coat is so interesting! I like the contrast of colors!
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March 29, 2012Call me M
Now that I saw the previous post again, I can see the difference, and it's obvious that your mom did a great job! It looks great on you! So congrats to her!
March 29, 2012Camille Beaudet
So in love with that coat.
Camille
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Giovanna
Your coat is AMAZING!!!! I'm obsessed!!
xx
March 29, 2012Giovanna
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IRENE
You always look so polished and cute. Congrats! I love your blog
March 29, 2012Xoxo Irene
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Street Lily
that's so cute! love moms… and it looks great. she did awesome
March 29, 2012GLAMTIMEE
Love your shirt!
March 29, 2012Xoxo
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Alela Sirah
I love the coat it is wonderful!
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Maria
I love this outfit its perfect. I can't agree more with you about how tailoring is so important I am petite and its hard to find coats that fit properly but with a trip to the tailors they are just great.
Xo Maria
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March 29, 2012Bettina
You've got one amazing mom!
March 29, 2012SAMANTHA
love your denim on denim and yes the trench.. AMAZING! also loving your nail polish 🙂
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March 29, 2012Rudy
Thank you for your recommendation.I want to tell you True Religion Outlet store is also a good choice.
March 29, 2012Adele
OMG! Amazing trench…must check out Topshop UK to see if they do the same!
March 29, 2012Have a fab Thursday hun xoxo
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la vie quotidienne
Super COOL Trench…Lovely bracelets…You have a great figure and face…Love the pics without sunglasses =)
Today you can check my LOUIS VUITTON Outfit in BMW Welt:
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XOXO from MUNICH
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March 29, 2012Kultur und Stil
the trench looks wonderful now, I now what you mean. It didn't at all look bad before your mum adjusted it for you, but now it looks indeed better! I wish my mum could do this too!!
xxx Anita
March 29, 2012Styleclouds
LOVE the trench!!! You look lovely! xo, Christina
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March 29, 2012vigilant lense
amazing outfit!!!!
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March 29, 2012The Purse Snatcher
I absolutely just love the trench, it's beautiful!
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March 29, 2012Nari-Elle
Love this look!
March 29, 2012Krizia
Loving the trench! LOVE.IT.
x Krizia
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March 29, 2012Neris / Fashion Fractions
moms always know the best 🙂 looking great helena!
xoxo,
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March 29, 2012Aurélie and Angelo
That trench is gorgeous!
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March 29, 2012Meagan
love the trench and sunnies!!! so cute
March 29, 2012x Meagan
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Mrs C
Simple and cool outfit. Your Bal is so well broken into and yummy!
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March 29, 2012Caitie
wow totally obsessed with that trench on you—- it does make all the difference! you are lucky to have your mama 🙂
xxx
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amanda
loving that trench! Great find!
xox
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March 29, 2012Blush
That Trench looks fantastic on you. Great outfit Helena. I love your neon nails!
March 29, 2012Nes
Love your trenchcoat! The leather details are great! Your whole outfit looks sooo good! Really like it:)
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March 29, 2012jenn~the stylish housewife
i have the leopard madmen for banana republic trench and the fit is off on me as well. now thinking of taking it to a tailor to get it nipped & tucked! =)
xoxo, jenn
March 29, 2012the stylish housewife
mollyeeb
LOVE the bag, killer!
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March 29, 2012Niki
I agree. I'm curvy and petite and usually have to get longer skirts hemmed and it makes a huge difference. I'm getting an asos floral skirt hemmed as it's just too long.
March 29, 2012Niki
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Andrea
love your coat dear!
March 29, 2012Claudia
This outfit is peeerfect – I love your trench coat, your Balenciaga, everything! Very well put together and you look great! xxx
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Hira
You look amazing! Your stacked bracelets as well!
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March 29, 2012CeCe & NuNu
Love your jacket!!!
x0x0
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Less Is More
Best trench ever! You look fantastic!
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March 29, 2012Night at Vogue
That coat looks just so good!
March 29, 2012Arra Abella
That coat is really gorgeous!
Arra
March 29, 2012theprincessonthebrink.blogspot.com
Rachel {raw-kul}
Perfect booties!
March 29, 2012Marisa
Having an amazing tailor is so important, you're lucky your mom is yours! Absolutely love the trench and only you can make denim on denim look so chic 🙂
Marisa
March 30, 2012http://style-rhapsody.blogspot.com
MessyDirtyHair
I love everything about this outfit! I love how you paired it w a red bag, just fab! I just found your blog, i love it, new follower! Love your blonde locks too so beautiful!
xx Kelly
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March 30, 2012Labella Luxe
Awesome trench coat and handbag!
March 30, 2012Dylana Suarez
So chic!
xoxo,
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March 30, 2012WHAT THE SHOE
love this..the trench is amazing!
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umi
amazing trench coat!!
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March 30, 2012Lately Stylish
Great coat! Your nail color adds the perfect pop of color!
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March 30, 2012the chilicool
Love the trench and the whole outfit, just perfect!
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March 30, 2012Nicole @ Giraffelegs
The trench is beautiful and I love the color of your nails. Spot on girl.
March 31, 2012pinkmate
Great trench!
Vanessa
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April 1, 2012kathryn diane
just, amazing.
April 6, 2012BelatedBloomer
I am sooo drooling over the jacket. I wouldn't know how to wear it, but it looks sooo darn good on you!
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April 10, 2012Esther
Beautiful ( !!! ) trenchcoat ! <3
X Esther
http://www.my-confashions.blogspot.com
April 10, 2012Hannah
Really like your coat AND your blog ! will come back soon 🙂
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April 11, 2012