Marie Anne, I live int the tropics in the north east of Australia. The clothes you suggest for summer would be what I would wear in Our dry/winter season. How can I remain stylish and cool in our wet/summer season. It is so hot & humid that even wearing accessories like scarves or jewellery is too hot.
I loved all of your jackets! The blue from Banana Republic and the green one are my favorites! I would leave the buttons to the tweed jacket but I would change the stitching to a gorgeous burgundy. I am a rectangle too and some days ago I went to Zara looking for a trench coat for my trip to Europe in October but despite the ones I found were Ok...that was the point, they were Ok and I never choose anything like that. Besides that the coats had no belts so they made me look like a bag of potatoes despite Im tall and slim. So my search still goes on! I’m still thinking about your green jacket, so beautiful like a walk in a forest on a autumnal afternoon! Have a wonderful weekend!
Min yndlingsjakke♥️er i koksgråt uld.den er overbroderet med matte,firkantede pallietter...ligner mit yndlingsmateriale...skind.har haft den i en årrække!er fra danske Day Birger et Mikkelsen🤗
I bought my favourite jacket from a thieves market in Mexico for the equivalent of U.S.$6. It is black, has a secret bright floral lining and is nipped in at the waist - very flattering. I wear it on only the coldest winter days here in Sydney. I love the look of the stylish jackets that you feature on your channel but in this climate, a lightweight, long-sleeved shirt worn open over a t-shirt is the closest I would come to wearing one for most of the year.
Wonderful jackets, Marie-Anne. It's just lovely to see such well made clothing in good fabrics. It's easy to forget what quality looks like with so much 'instant' clothing about these days. My favourite jacket is made of moss green Donegal tweed, with a dark brown fleck. It's got small dark brown leather buttons, and a little flap at the back. My father bought the fabric for me, and had his tailor make the jacket. The tailor was an old man, and very skillful. The jacket fitted perfectly. That was forty years ago. I still have it, it's still perfect, and when I wear it I think of my lovely father, and the gifted old gentleman who made my jacket. Merci beaucoup, Marie-Anne, for your lovely video. :)
Hi Marie-Anne, I checked some of my jackets and find out that they have nice details you were talking about! One of my jackets don't have lining so I'm thinking of making nice colorful lining to it to makes it look luxurious. Thank you for inspiration!
Hello, Marie-Anne, I only recently stumbled upon your channel, and have been watching it since. I am learning so much about clothes and am seeing them in a new and wonderful perspective. Thank you, so much.
I have a navy blue trench that I bought in the 80's & it was worth every penny ($100). It even has a zip in liner which helps transition with the seasons. I add a scarf for color. I like all your jackets. Thank you for sharing.
Another wonderful video, of course! I adore the outtakes! You sense of humor, as well as your love for your clothes is infectious! My go-to blazer, very sadly, had to be retired forever last year. It was brown tweed with leather elbow patches. My mom and I had patched the lining, changed out the buttons and made every possible repair. I wore it with the sleeves rolled up and truly loved it. It finally, after 20 years, just disintegrated. I am so lost.
I like classic styles but I like to find them in unusual colors. My trench coat, for example, has all the classic details but it is aubergine instead of the usual tan. It works as a neutral, goes with every color and works better as a more dressy, evening coat than the tan. It might be an unusual color but I've never regretted the purchase.
Bonjour. I just wanted to say that I look at clothes and accessories differently since watching your videos. Your right about buying classics, and trying not to follow the trends. I threw away so much money following the trends. It is never to late to develop spending good habits. Keep up the great work.
Marie-Anne, I have taken your advice re detailing from other videos & I now enjoy shopping even more. I love the little nuances. Thank you so so much for including outtakes. They are soooo funny & thank you too for your never ending passion. Mary
Marie Anne, You opened my eyes as to why I LOVE two of my jackets for my rectangle petite figure. Both are navy blue, ( one navy/white small pin striped), beautifully pieced together sleeves and fitted. One has beautiful lining with pale blue/white stripes which I can turn up the sleeves. The other has tucking at the shoulder? with cuffed sleeves for a 3/4 sleeve. The devil is in the details. Thank you for reminding me to really LOOK at clothes with a discerning eye. This was FUN!
Love this video - you really show how to focus in on a piece of clothing and appreciate all the small details. The more we do that the more we will appreciate our clothing and care for it. I love jackets, and coats especially. I like long coats, down to my ankles or at least mid-calf. I have a few this length, they are different weights. The advantage of a long, lightweight coat, is that it is a good windbreaker for the whole body.
I have a picture of my brother and I on our first day of school. We're in our driveway, metal lunch boxes in one hand and we're both wearing blazers -- navy with white piping, and we're waving to our Mom. After a long search, I finally found one like it. I love the feel of it. It's navy and has blue and white piping around the collar and down the front, along the bottom and the cuffs and trimming the two front pockets. I'm happy with it. It's really special to visualize something you would like and then to find it.
You and your videos are so relaxing! I love to watch them as I go through my stressful day because there is no way to be stressed when we are talking about style and silk 😊 Your videos remind me to lighten up and not take life so seriously ❤️
love your jackets! particularly the green one, it is so fun! my favorite blazer is from banana republic, it is black/grey wool (not acrylic) tweed with a nipped waist, gathered shoulders, a waist tie, and a dramatic pink floral lining. i love it because it’s feminine and not too serious. unbelievably i thrifted it for under $15
I have a grey blazer. It’s jersey but the collar is satin. I live in a hot climate so the cotton jersey breaths but the satin collar on the blazer makes its chic and feminine and not frumpy. I got it at Gap years ago! But I take such good care for it.
I love the trench as it is a classic and a good match for Wisconsin weather. Also, since finding you I got rid of my hoodies and now wear blazers or a classic sweater. I fibbed, I did keep a couple for doing my gardening.
On your inspiration I will pull out a beautiful burnt orange/brown tweed jacket that I bought… Oh my goodness... 2003 at Dillard’s. Never worn it. It’s time! Thank you for the inspiration. I also love your videos like many others.
Just been checking one of my blazers I recently purchased, lining is unusual, rim of pockets are dark blue velvet and with buttons on the sleeve, one of the buttons has different stitching to the other buttons. This is such a lovely blazer. I really like all your blazers. Very unusual.
I'm fixing to make myself a black coat much like your trench coat. Love the details and will add them. One thing to look for are box button holes. The sleeves that are in two parts will fix much better, Thanks so much
Hello. Love your idea. Sort by color. I tend ti have black, blue, white or biege. I am learning about accessories. . I am learning. Thank you for the piont of view
Hello Marie-Anne, interesting video, I enjoy listening to your enthusiasm, makes my day. I have a few interesting jackets, and I always like to change the buttons as a rule. Many jackets on the high street are well made but the buttons can let them down. I once bought a scarlet blazer but it had plastic tortoiseshell buttons bordering on black, I really didn't like them, so I replaced them all with plain gold buttons and the same for the cuffs, two sizes down from the body buttons. It now looks almost like a Balmain jacket (not that I ever care about labels, because I like to 'copy' styles, but would never dream of dishing out ridiculous amounts of money). I also have a royal blue jacket, the colour Princess Diana used to wear, which brought out the startling blue of her eyes. The buttons were plastic, dark and boring.....I scoured the internet and found some gold shank buttons reminiscent of Versace 🤭 Now the jacket looks high end and individual and I paid very little for it 😁 I bought, what I thought I would never buy again at my age, a denim jacket BUT this denim jacket was dark blue, with slight stretch for comfort, in the style of a blazer with raw hip length edging AND fuschia pink stitching! This set it apart from most denim jackets and looks classy (a term I wouldn't normally use for this type of fabric in a jacket)....I LOVE it....and guess what? I bought it for FOUR POUNDS in the sale 😲💕 I always hunt around for bargains, I see quality as, good cut, good fabric and good stitching (a tip from Gok Wan).....I feel SO smug when I snap up a nice piece for the price of a sandwich 🤭😁😂💕
Bonjour, I just purchased the Silhouette Modular Top pattern, which is a knit boat neck long sleeve tee with French darts and snaps on the sleeves. I thought the addition of snaps was a nice touch to what is otherwise an understated classic piece. Can be made in a nice ponte roma knit. I'll probably replace the snaps with buttons and put the buttons on only one shoulder/sleeve instead of both for a more asymmetrical look. This kind of garment is another "win" for jazzing up an otherwise "regular" all-purpose garment. Not sure when I'll wear it since I have six months to go on my one-dress wearing thing. LOL. Love your videos!
Bonjour thank you so much for your guidance, I’m enjoying your channel! I’m 56 and am struggling with hooded eyes suddenly and crepey eye skin. I actually have found that hand cream works amazingly well on my face, shocking but true!
Bonjour Marie-Anne, Love your discussion of the nice tailoring touches to look for. I’ve been making my own clothes (off and on) for decades and these are the touches that I love to incorporate into my work. Another aspect that is important (and one of the main reasons that I make my own clothes) is fit. A well made item that fits poorly will not be flattering. I just found your channel a few days ago and am thoroughly enjoying your videos. Marie
Loved this video thank you! A great jacket is worth its weight in gold, IMAO! Love your attention to detail; these details really do take things to the next level. You've inspired me with the trench! Yesterday, I put a black shirt on, which I don't think about that much, but it has some patterned detailing inside the collar and cuffs, and on the button panel - I thought of you, turned my cuffs back and opened another button to show these little bits of flair! xx I
Its all in the detailing,that is What makes it worth enjoying for a long time.also have a beautiful collection of wellmade jackets.you would love,finding their details...i still enjoy Them very much...they are not new...they are mine...
Some gorgeous jackets Marie-Anne. I love you passion for details as they are something I rarely think about, I’m more of a ‘big picture’ person. However, seeing your joy of the small things has opened my eyes and is something I will try an do more of in the future. I just wished you had have taken some footage of you wearing your jackets. I love trench coats but have no idea of where I would wear one or what I would wear with it, maybe I just need to have a better look through your other videos and find out.
I love your passion, you have inspired me to really appreciate my clothes. Buttons do make or break an outfit so maybe considering a change of buttons for your jackets could be an alternative? However I do like the idea of burgundy stitching. I have jackets which are a few years old now one of which is a Ralph Lauren tweed which I have always loved because of its cut, fit and quality.x
So glad I found this video, because I'm going to need a new blazer for fall/winter! My favorite blazer is now far too big, and I don't think the tailor will be able to alter it. I have one jacket that I purchased online, a designer piece that I picked up second hand. I love the fit of the jacket and the look, but am not thrilled with the buttons. They're just plastic. We have a shop not far from here that caters to dressmakers and women who are experts at sewing with fine fabrics and finishings. I'm going to take a couple of the buttons in there and select elevated buttons in the same size. I may do the same with a couple of my cardigans. These folks have buttons that cost ten or twelve dollars EACH, and sometimes more. But they also have some elegant styles that are a little less expensive. One of the many things I have learned from you is to pay attention to those little details. I'll be looking for them as well on my winter blazer. :)
Have a wardrobe full of jackets. Have whittled them down to my favourites can't live without them as I find a overcoat too hot in winter .love biker leather jackets. Fur jackets and Blazers
I recently thrifted a tweed jacket. No inside pocket, but contrasting muted olive notch collar goes perfectly with a long skirt I have of the same colour. It's very netural and I think It will be very versatile. It is a neutral brown/taupe tweed. Would you mind doing a video about metal/hardware jewelly and accessories?
Love the jackets Marie-Anne, favourites of mine too. The green one has a lot of detailing with the leaves and beads, it's really difficult to guess at whether removal would improve it or not, maybe just a few beads less would do it, as you can always put them back. I customised bought clothes, not always and only if it will enhance the original. I make some of my clothes too, jackets at the moment are my desire, but also buy if it's a particular design. I have my eye on a Chanel-type style black one. These things stay with me forever and get altered accordingly. Lovely video.
Great video - we have such similar taste. I got my sense of style from my mother, who would inspect and appreciate all of the details on a piece of clothing, just as you do. I didn’t know it at the time, but I absorbed all of that knowledge and love of style that has served me so well as an adult. My uncles owned a large clothing company, very well known throughout the U.S. in the 60’s and 70’s, and, as a child, family conversation would often be about cut, color, fabric, style. Your videos are such a joy to watch!
Very informative! I never would notice any of those details on anything. Yet you bring these to our attention! You have an eye for that and its good that you're educating us to see them also. Now I have to look and see what I can find...
Thank you Marie-Anne for sharing some of your favorite jackets ❤️ I love them all and I can see your love, passion and enthusiasm for each and every one! Hope you're having a lovely evening! xoCammie 🌸✨🦋✨🌸
Good morning Mary Anne. I vote for changing the stitching on one button on the Boden coat. On the brown checked, I like your idea of changing one button to burgundy. Have a beautiful day.
Bonjour Marie-Anne. I found this video interesting because I grew up wearing and seeing jackets and coats with wonderful detailing in the tailoring. One thing that you mentioned was perhaps changing buttons. I always changed the buttons on sweaters, jackets and blouses. I loved buttons and used to search the Paris flea markets for antique buttons. I also love piping around jackets like your Banana Republic jacket. I enjoy watching your videos.
Marie-Anne Lecoeur My husbands background was European. He took me to Paris in 1987 and we continued to make almost yearly trips there to celebrate our birthdays (a week apart) or our anniversary. Sometimes we would just wander neighborhoods, picnic in parks,Paris open tennis, talk to people. Unfortunately he died on our 36 th anniversary but I made 5 more trips there. I went to our favorite picnic spot in Paris to spread his ashes in the Seine. I hope I can make one more trip there in the near future.
really like the video and the funny " ending " lol...so funny is the Boden and green jacket in tweed like style froths season please? would really like one worn with a pair of jeans ..
I love this because jackets are so important to a wardrobe but also because I learned something about construction of the sleeve that was fascinating thank you
I love all the jackets you showed, but my favorite is your green tweed one...in part for all the unique touches: the stitching, the appliqued leaves, and the beads. I decided to inventory my fall clothing by type, and I was shocked! I t-h-o-u-g-h-t I was jacket "poor", but I had more jackets than any other type of clothing. I added four jackets for fall before I realized I had so many: a rust tweed one, a teal one, a print wool paisley boho one, and the most gorgeous orange-red suede one...all found inexpensively on Ebay. (I do already have basic ones in black, grey, navy and camel.) I now feel ready for fall!!!
I just bought a trench coat from Everlane that is very similar to yours although it wasn’t very expensive. I can tell by the buttons but at least a lot of the detailing is the same. I got a classic gray plaid blazer but I may need to get the solid gray one too:)
Hello Marie-Anne. I bought my first men’s jacket last year. It’s a wool blend. Light weight and I feel so comfortable in it. Now I’m on the hunt for my next one. 💕 a camel or brown herringbone. Also just the right color silk scarfs to go with each jacket will be lovely. I can’t wait to wear it this fall. I’m going to look for some sweet little details, for my new jacket. Thank you.
I haven't really worn navy since my schooldays - try a trench coat in a different colour from the one that was part of your uniform? (Though it's taken me over twenty years to get to the point where I've only been able to buy a jacket without buying one as part of an interview suit!)
I don’t have anything that is so expensive but I do feel wonderful in my fitted jackets to give me a shape. Your ideas for twicking the coats sound a good ideas. I would love all jackets and coats to have bright stylish lining...many don’t unfortunately
I wear a lot of jackets/blazers as I think they give me that important 3rd layer finished look. I enjoyed your vlog. I need to find a someone to make some of my jackets more fitted at the waist to give me a shape. Great ideas. I am looking for a shorted blazer/jacket as I am 5-2 and they look better on me. Loved your choices.
I didn’t have too many jackets and now I am getting a few more because you have shown how they really elevate an outfit. My favorite jacket is a red houndstooth with a simple white lining. The collar is a shawl style; it tapers at the waist and it has these beautiful large red buttons. I get compliments whenever I wear it. I am going to start paying attention to the details. My favorite things do have a little something special. I took notes on all three videos. In my style journal of course 😊
I was wondering if you would do a video for summer wear. I live in Southern California and our Winter is more like other areas fall if it doesn’t decide to be in the 80s or 90s in December. Winter fashion is beautiful and I wear it for the style not because it is super cold. Thank you for your time in responding to our comments.
I would not change anything about the tweed jacket as the collar and sleeve has enough uniqueness combined w. the surprise lining. The checked jacket does need something special to make it more interesting. The burgundy button would be great, but what about also a burgundy lining in the sleeve, so it can be turned up. A tailor would not have to replace the entire sleeve. When you show the green jacket: I love finding shirts with that kind of sleeve with the extra piece as it is a more expensive touch and the sleeve falls better. Love your videos!
Re-watching this video because my nan bought me a jacket similar to the third one you showed (the checked one with the leather piping). I'd seen it in the Boxing Day sale and couldn't get it... it's a small check with different colours (beige, black, teal, rust-red and a dark yellow) and has beautiful corduroy detailing around the sleeve buttons, pockets and under the collar, and I can wear it with so many things. (I'm also trying to find the video where you style that particular jacket of yours to watch again for some more ideas!) It's the first jacket I've had that wasn't bought as part of a school uniform or interview suit and I'm looking forward to wearing it in many different ways in the years to come!
I love the look of a jacket. It dresses up and pulls together any outfit, even jeans. Details make all the difference. I hate to see cheap buttons on a nice jacket. I have to change them. Quality jackets last forever. I have a petite hourglass shape. I wear fitted blazers mostly. All your jackets are gorgeous!
Every detail including the lining are so important. I think I'll change the buttons on my gray wool blazer, I don't really care for the buttons it has. I found some t-shirts with a hemline that looks especially good on me so I bought several so I won't wear them out too quickly and find myself unable to get more. I have a few silk camisoles with lovely details at the top. They are really beautiful under a blazer for evening wear or special occasions. Structure is at least equally important. I'm too thin and rely on the structure of my clothing for shape.
Love your blazer collection ! I recently retrieved from storage an early 80's unusual soft brown colour London Fog trench coat that I've held onto all these years . I was a baby when it was worn first time around . It has all the features you show on your lovely trench but I will be removing the soft shoulder pads as they do date this classic piece . A zip out liner makes it warm for colder months . I'm glad I had the foresight to keep this piece over the years -surprisingly it still fits .
Barbara about 35-40 yrs ago i paid $350 or so, a ton of money at the time believe it or not, for a burberry trench coat from an outlet store in so calif...it remains classic and stylish, not to men- tion functional, to this very day! Im stunned it has held up all these years!
I have a beige linen jacket that has golden matte piping. The detail I like is there is gold thread stitches on the inner edge as well.The jacket is by Kenar.
It’s very easy to add a running stitch like on your green tweed. I once added white stitching to a plain navy blazer. I love to use odd buttons, usually all one colour, and contrasting thread to sew them on. Contrasting lining is utterly delicious.
Marie-Anne Lecoeur I’m going to wear it, Marie-Anne! When I saw it on your video at first I thought, I really like that. Then I was astonished when I realised that I’d bought exactly the same one 😁😁 xx
Your short ‘do is fab!!! I’m in the market for a classic trench, like yours, w/all the traditional details! Buttons can make an ‘ordinary piece’ soar!!! I’ll be adding your button thread colour change, also! I love Boden everything!!! I’m awaiting my latest Boden jacket, to arrive... It’s a beautiful black (of course) tuxedo-type style! Satin lapels/reverse crepe body, longer length! I 🖤it already!!! Xoxo 🇺🇸
I didn't realize how many details of a trench coat are actually practical. I'm sure many people don't get full use of their outerwear because they think it is all for decoration.
Thank you again for a great video! I am so glad we have another stylist from the continent. My favourite blazer currently is a Harris tweed hounds tooth pattern wool jacket. I love it for its cut, fit and warmth over a classic blue cotton shirt in the winter. It leaves me feeling comfortable, stylish and smart in a cold office or on a train platform. I also am in love with a very simple high street blazer from & Other Stories, it is designed by their Paris Atelier and has a wonderful cut. I think that is what draws me to a blazer, the silhouette and drape. Maybe it is time I had the courage to do my own styling video from Brussels ;)...
I would do burgundy stitching on the buttons of the tweed coat, fabulous jackets. I love to change buttons on garments, they can really change the look of a garment.
Marie Anne, I live int the tropics in the north east of Australia. The clothes you suggest for summer would be what I would wear in Our dry/winter season. How can I remain stylish and cool in our wet/summer season. It is so hot & humid that even wearing accessories like scarves or jewellery is too hot.
I have always changed the buttons on my coats and jackets. It gives them a special look and makes them my style!
I LOVE the green jacket!
I loved all of your jackets!
The blue from Banana Republic and the green one are my favorites!
I would leave the buttons to the tweed jacket but I would change the stitching to a gorgeous burgundy.
I am a rectangle too and some days ago I went to Zara looking for a trench coat for my trip to Europe in October but despite the ones I found were Ok...that was the point, they were Ok and I never choose anything like that.
Besides that the coats had no belts so they made me look like a bag of potatoes despite Im tall and slim.
So my search still goes on!
I’m still thinking about your green jacket, so beautiful like a walk in a forest on a autumnal afternoon!
Have a wonderful weekend!
I have a second hand channel with leather collar and leather braided trim on the sleeves and all edging. Priceless I will wear it forever.
Min yndlingsjakke♥️er i koksgråt uld.den er overbroderet med matte,firkantede pallietter...ligner mit yndlingsmateriale...skind.har haft den i en årrække!er fra danske Day Birger et Mikkelsen🤗
I bought my favourite jacket from a thieves market in Mexico for the equivalent of U.S.$6. It is black, has a secret bright floral lining and is nipped in at the waist - very flattering. I wear it on only the coldest winter days here in Sydney. I love the look of the stylish jackets that you feature on your channel but in this climate, a lightweight, long-sleeved shirt worn open over a t-shirt is the closest I would come to wearing one for most of the year.
Wonderful jackets, Marie-Anne. It's just lovely to see such well made clothing in good fabrics. It's easy to forget what quality looks like with so much 'instant' clothing about these days. My favourite jacket is made of moss green Donegal tweed, with a dark brown fleck. It's got small dark brown leather buttons, and a little flap at the back. My father bought the fabric for me, and had his tailor make the jacket. The tailor was an old man, and very skillful. The jacket fitted perfectly. That was forty years ago. I still have it, it's still perfect, and when I wear it I think of my lovely father, and the gifted old gentleman who made my jacket. Merci beaucoup, Marie-Anne, for your lovely video. :)
Brett Nine Always meaningful to know the maker.
I just luv, luv, and luv the British Tweed with the inside now/wow lining, burgundy collar and misc. buttons. Very classy classic and versatile.
Hi Marie-Anne, I checked some of my jackets and find out that they have nice details you were talking about! One of my jackets don't have lining so I'm thinking of making nice colorful lining to it to makes it look luxurious. Thank you for inspiration!
Hello, Marie-Anne, I only recently stumbled upon your channel, and have been watching it since. I am learning so much about clothes and am seeing them in a new and wonderful perspective. Thank you, so much.
Oh how I adore tailored jackets! Each one you showed was gorgeous!
I have a navy blue trench that I bought in the 80's & it was worth every penny ($100). It even has a zip in liner which helps transition with the seasons. I add a scarf for color. I like all your jackets. Thank you for sharing.
Another wonderful video, of course! I adore the outtakes! You sense of humor, as well as your love for your clothes is infectious! My go-to blazer, very sadly, had to be retired forever last year. It was brown tweed with leather elbow patches. My mom and I had patched the lining, changed out the buttons and made every possible repair. I wore it with the sleeves rolled up and truly loved it. It finally, after 20 years, just disintegrated. I am so lost.
Loving the pixie hair cut by the way.
A pleasure to watch you, thank you.
I like classic styles but I like to find them in unusual colors. My trench coat, for example, has all the classic details but it is aubergine instead of the usual tan. It works as a neutral, goes with every color and works better as a more dressy, evening coat than the tan. It might be an unusual color but I've never regretted the purchase.
Bonjour.
I just wanted to say that I look at clothes and accessories differently since watching your videos. Your right about buying classics, and trying not to follow the trends. I threw away so much money following the trends. It is never to late to develop spending good habits. Keep up the great work.
Marie-Anne, I have taken your advice re detailing from other videos & I now enjoy shopping even more. I love the little nuances. Thank you so so much for including outtakes. They are soooo funny & thank you too for your never ending passion. Mary
I have a new found appreciation of my jackets! Merci Marie-Anne.
Marie Anne, You opened my eyes as to why I LOVE two of my jackets for my rectangle petite figure. Both are navy blue, ( one navy/white small pin striped), beautifully pieced together sleeves and fitted. One has beautiful lining with pale blue/white stripes which I can turn up the sleeves. The other has tucking at the shoulder? with cuffed sleeves for a 3/4 sleeve. The devil is in the details. Thank you for reminding me to really LOOK at clothes with a discerning eye. This was FUN!
Love the green one! Fabulous
Your outtakes are adorable. You have helped me to notice the details in clothing. Thank you
Love this video - you really show how to focus in on a piece of clothing and appreciate all the small details. The more we do that the more we will appreciate our clothing and care for it. I love jackets, and coats especially. I like long coats, down to my ankles or at least mid-calf. I have a few this length, they are different weights. The advantage of a long, lightweight coat, is that it is a good windbreaker for the whole body.
멋진 영상이네요. 녹색 재킷이 예뻐요. 입어보고 싶네요. :)😍
I have a picture of my brother and I on our first day of school. We're in our driveway, metal lunch boxes in one hand and we're both wearing blazers -- navy with white piping, and we're waving to our Mom. After a long search, I finally found one like it. I love the feel of it. It's navy and has blue and white piping around the collar and down the front, along the bottom and the cuffs and trimming the two front pockets. I'm happy with it. It's really special to visualize something you would like and then to find it.
You and your videos are so relaxing! I love to watch them as I go through my stressful day because there is no way to be stressed when we are talking about style and silk 😊 Your videos remind me to lighten up and not take life so seriously ❤️
Greetings: Ms. Lovely 😊 Marie-Anne, thank you; again, Ms. Lovely 😊 Marie-Anne, thank you
love your jackets! particularly the green one, it is so fun! my favorite blazer is from banana republic, it is black/grey wool (not acrylic) tweed with a nipped waist, gathered shoulders, a waist tie, and a dramatic pink floral lining. i love it because it’s feminine and not too serious. unbelievably i thrifted it for under $15
I see that her elegant tweed jacket is from Biden…if you do not know this British firm…which has a Biden USA subsidiary…worth a look.
Mistake…proper name is BODEN. Hmmm, wonder where my mind was..,
I have a grey blazer. It’s jersey but the collar is satin. I live in a hot climate so the cotton jersey breaths but the satin collar on the blazer makes its chic and feminine and not frumpy. I got it at Gap years ago! But I take such good care for it.
I love the trench as it is a classic and a good match for Wisconsin weather. Also, since finding you I got rid of my hoodies and now wear blazers or a classic sweater. I fibbed, I did keep a couple for doing my gardening.
Loved the diagram for the trench coat. Nice touch.
On your inspiration I will pull out a beautiful burnt orange/brown tweed jacket that I bought… Oh my goodness... 2003 at Dillard’s. Never worn it. It’s time! Thank you for the inspiration. I also love your videos like many others.
I live for the out takes!!! Please don’t stop showing them. You’re hilarious. :)
My favourite clothing item! Jackets are so figure-flattering 😍. I love the fabric covered buttons, too!
Great as always. Love your videos
Just been checking one of my blazers I recently purchased, lining is unusual, rim of pockets are dark blue velvet and with buttons on the sleeve, one of the buttons has different stitching to the other buttons. This is such a lovely blazer. I really like all your blazers. Very unusual.
I'm fixing to make myself a black coat much like your trench coat. Love the details and will add them. One thing to look for are box button holes. The sleeves that are in two parts will fix much better, Thanks so much
you can be a wonderful actrice as well as top stylist! the end of the video made me laugh wholeheartedly!
Hello. Love your idea. Sort by color. I tend ti have black, blue, white or biege. I am learning about accessories. . I am learning. Thank you for the piont of view
Hello Marie-Anne, interesting video, I enjoy listening to your enthusiasm, makes my day. I have a few interesting jackets, and I always like to change the buttons as a rule. Many jackets on the high street are well made but the buttons can let them down. I once bought a scarlet blazer but it had plastic tortoiseshell buttons bordering on black, I really didn't like them, so I replaced them all with plain gold buttons and the same for the cuffs, two sizes down from the body buttons. It now looks almost like a Balmain jacket (not that I ever care about labels, because I like to 'copy' styles, but would never dream of dishing out ridiculous amounts of money). I also have a royal blue jacket, the colour Princess Diana used to wear, which brought out the startling blue of her eyes. The buttons were plastic, dark and boring.....I scoured the internet and found some gold shank buttons reminiscent of Versace 🤭 Now the jacket looks high end and individual and I paid very little for it 😁 I bought, what I thought I would never buy again at my age, a denim jacket BUT this denim jacket was dark blue, with slight stretch for comfort, in the style of a blazer with raw hip length edging AND fuschia pink stitching! This set it apart from most denim jackets and looks classy (a term I wouldn't normally use for this type of fabric in a jacket)....I LOVE it....and guess what? I bought it for FOUR POUNDS in the sale 😲💕 I always hunt around for bargains, I see quality as, good cut, good fabric and good stitching (a tip from Gok Wan).....I feel SO smug when I snap up a nice piece for the price of a sandwich 🤭😁😂💕
Bonjour, I just purchased the Silhouette Modular Top pattern, which is a knit boat neck long sleeve tee with French darts and snaps on the sleeves. I thought the addition of snaps was a nice touch to what is otherwise an understated classic piece. Can be made in a nice ponte roma knit. I'll probably replace the snaps with buttons and put the buttons on only one shoulder/sleeve instead of both for a more asymmetrical look. This kind of garment is another "win" for jazzing up an otherwise "regular" all-purpose garment. Not sure when I'll wear it since I have six months to go on my one-dress wearing thing. LOL. Love your videos!
Bonjour thank you so much for your guidance, I’m enjoying your channel! I’m 56 and am struggling with hooded eyes suddenly and crepey eye skin. I actually have found that hand cream works amazingly well on my face, shocking but true!
Bonjour Marie-Anne,
Love your discussion of the nice tailoring touches to look for. I’ve been making my own clothes (off and on) for decades and these are the touches that I love to incorporate into my work. Another aspect that is important (and one of the main reasons that I make my own clothes) is fit. A well made item that fits poorly will not be flattering. I just found your channel a few days ago and am thoroughly enjoying your videos.
Marie
Loved this video thank you! A great jacket is worth its weight in gold, IMAO! Love your attention to detail; these details really do take things to the next level. You've inspired me with the trench! Yesterday, I put a black shirt on, which I don't think about that much, but it has some patterned detailing inside the collar and cuffs, and on the button panel - I thought of you, turned my cuffs back and opened another button to show these little bits of flair! xx I
Fabulous instruction for how to look for the details in garments ... thanks!
Love your choice of jackets and the hobbs trenchcoat , a classic.X
Its all in the detailing,that is What makes it worth enjoying for a long time.also have a beautiful collection of wellmade jackets.you would love,finding their details...i still enjoy Them very much...they are not new...they are mine...
totally loving your haircut!! And the green jacket is heavenly
Some gorgeous jackets Marie-Anne. I love you passion for details as they are something I rarely think about, I’m more of a ‘big picture’ person. However, seeing your joy of the small things has opened my eyes and is something I will try an do more of in the future. I just wished you had have taken some footage of you wearing your jackets. I love trench coats but have no idea of where I would wear one or what I would wear with it, maybe I just need to have a better look through your other videos and find out.
Marie-Anne, I discovered your Chanel today. I've subscribed as I love your content. 👌🏼
I love your passion, you have inspired me to really appreciate my clothes. Buttons do make or break an outfit so maybe considering a change of buttons for your jackets could be an alternative? However I do like the idea of burgundy stitching. I have jackets which are a few years old now one of which is a Ralph Lauren tweed which I have always loved because of its cut, fit and quality.x
So glad I found this video, because I'm going to need a new blazer for fall/winter! My favorite blazer is now far too big, and I don't think the tailor will be able to alter it. I have one jacket that I purchased online, a designer piece that I picked up second hand. I love the fit of the jacket and the look, but am not thrilled with the buttons. They're just plastic. We have a shop not far from here that caters to dressmakers and women who are experts at sewing with fine fabrics and finishings. I'm going to take a couple of the buttons in there and select elevated buttons in the same size. I may do the same with a couple of my cardigans. These folks have buttons that cost ten or twelve dollars EACH, and sometimes more. But they also have some elegant styles that are a little less expensive. One of the many things I have learned from you is to pay attention to those little details. I'll be looking for them as well on my winter blazer. :)
A great way to elevate that jacket Anne 😃
You are so much fun! Thanks, Marie-Anne
Thank you very much for the tips. I look for details in clothing thanks to you Marie-Ann
I have the similar blazer with the white trim from Brooks Brothers.
Wouldn't change to burgundy stitching on buttons. But leather gloves the burgundy would be nice
I would use burgundy stitching on the buttons for the tweed blazer.❤
I agree! The burgundy would set that coat off and no one would have one like it. But I would also add burgundy buttons.
You are stunning! Enjoying watching you so much🤩
The green jacket is truly scrumptious!
Beautiful!
Have a wardrobe full of jackets. Have whittled them down to my favourites can't live without them as I find a overcoat too hot in winter .love biker leather jackets. Fur jackets and Blazers
You look great Marie-Anne! I enjoyed the video, I love the trench coat, and the other jackets featured in today's video!
I love the green jacket, I love the color and I love the detail, it is hard to find pieces like that these days.
I recently thrifted a tweed jacket. No inside pocket, but contrasting muted olive notch collar goes perfectly with a long skirt I have of the same colour. It's very netural and I think It will be very versatile. It is a neutral brown/taupe tweed. Would you mind doing a video about metal/hardware jewelly and accessories?
Love the jackets Marie-Anne, favourites of mine too. The green one has a lot of detailing with the leaves and beads, it's really difficult to guess at whether removal would improve it or not, maybe just a few beads less would do it, as you can always put them back. I customised bought clothes, not always and only if it will enhance the original. I make some of my clothes too, jackets at the moment are my desire, but also buy if it's a particular design. I have my eye on a Chanel-type style black one. These things stay with me forever and get altered accordingly. Lovely video.
Great video - we have such similar taste. I got my sense of style from my mother, who would inspect and appreciate all of the details on a piece of clothing, just as you do. I didn’t know it at the time, but I absorbed all of that knowledge and love of style that has served me so well as an adult. My uncles owned a large clothing company, very well known throughout the U.S. in the 60’s and 70’s, and, as a child, family conversation would often be about cut, color, fabric, style. Your videos are such a joy to watch!
Very informative! I never would notice any of those details on anything. Yet you bring these to our attention! You have an eye for that and its good that you're educating us to see them also. Now I have to look and see what I can find...
Thanks for introducing the new ways to appreciate what I already have and otherwise neglected. 😁👌
Thank you Marie-Anne for sharing some of your favorite jackets ❤️ I love them all and I can see your love, passion and enthusiasm for each and every one! Hope you're having a lovely evening!
xoCammie 🌸✨🦋✨🌸
You're welcome Marie-Anne! Wow! I hope you're getting some rest now!
xoCammie ✨🦋✨
Good morning Mary Anne. I vote for changing the stitching on one button on the Boden coat. On the brown checked, I like your idea of changing one button to burgundy. Have a beautiful day.
Bonjour Marie-Anne. I found this video interesting because I grew up wearing and seeing jackets and coats with wonderful detailing in the tailoring. One thing that you mentioned was perhaps changing buttons. I always changed the buttons on sweaters, jackets and blouses. I loved buttons and used to search the Paris flea markets for antique buttons. I also love piping around jackets like your Banana Republic jacket. I enjoy watching your videos.
Marie-Anne Lecoeur My husbands background was European. He took me to Paris in 1987 and we continued to make almost yearly trips there to celebrate our birthdays (a week apart) or our anniversary. Sometimes we would just wander neighborhoods, picnic in parks,Paris open tennis, talk to people.
Unfortunately he died on our 36 th anniversary but I made 5 more trips there. I went to our favorite picnic spot in Paris to spread his ashes in the Seine. I hope I can make one more trip there in the near future.
really like the video and the funny " ending " lol...so funny is the Boden and green jacket in tweed like style froths season please? would really like one worn with a pair of jeans ..
I love this because jackets are so important to a wardrobe but also because I learned something about construction of the sleeve that was fascinating thank you
The green tweed is so beautiful! And so different. Something you can never find now. Love it!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Can you do a similar video but with coats or outerwear? Merci!
I love the green jacket and the trench coat.
I just got a fuchsia colored blazer that’s quite a pop but, it’s absolutely beautiful!
I love all the jackets you showed, but my favorite is your green tweed one...in part for all the unique touches: the stitching, the appliqued leaves, and the beads.
I decided to inventory my fall clothing by type, and I was shocked! I t-h-o-u-g-h-t I was jacket "poor", but I had more jackets than any other type of clothing. I added four jackets for fall before I realized I had so many: a rust tweed one, a teal one, a print wool paisley boho one, and the most gorgeous orange-red suede one...all found inexpensively on Ebay. (I do already have basic ones in black, grey, navy and camel.) I now feel ready for fall!!!
I just bought a trench coat from Everlane that is very similar to yours although it wasn’t very expensive. I can tell by the buttons but at least a lot of the detailing is the same. I got a classic gray plaid blazer but I may need to get the solid gray one too:)
Hello Marie-Anne. I bought my first men’s jacket last year. It’s a wool blend. Light weight and I feel so comfortable in it. Now I’m on the hunt for my next one. 💕 a camel or brown herringbone. Also just the right color silk scarfs to go with each jacket will be lovely. I can’t wait to wear it this fall. I’m going to look for some sweet little details, for my new jacket. Thank you.
I love the trench coat.. but because it was part of my school uniform years ago... I have never worn one since lol
I haven't really worn navy since my schooldays - try a trench coat in a different colour from the one that was part of your uniform? (Though it's taken me over twenty years to get to the point where I've only been able to buy a jacket without buying one as part of an interview suit!)
Great info. Love the outtakes too!
Great tip on the Banana Republic jacket! i have to watch detailing that can add width to the hips.
merci beautiful Marie-Anne....
love the green tweed venetian jacket..
I don’t have anything that is so expensive but I do feel wonderful in my fitted jackets to give me a shape. Your ideas for twicking the coats sound a good ideas. I would love all jackets and coats to have bright stylish lining...many don’t unfortunately
Thank you for this video. I watched multiple times! I didn’t catch the brand of your trench coat. Who makes it?
I can see why you cherish that green jacket, Marie-Anne. ❤️
I wear a lot of jackets/blazers as I think they give me that important 3rd layer finished look. I enjoyed your vlog. I need to find a someone to make some of my jackets more fitted at the waist to give me a shape. Great ideas. I am looking for a shorted blazer/jacket as I am 5-2 and they look better on me. Loved your choices.
I didn’t have too many jackets and now I am getting a few more because you have shown how they really elevate an outfit. My favorite jacket is a red houndstooth with a simple white lining. The collar is a shawl style; it tapers at the waist and it has these beautiful large red buttons. I get compliments whenever I wear it. I am going to start paying attention to the details. My favorite things do have a little something special. I took notes on all three videos. In my style journal of course 😊
I was wondering if you would do a video for summer wear. I live in Southern California and our Winter is more like other areas fall if it doesn’t decide to be in the 80s or 90s in December. Winter fashion is beautiful and I wear it for the style not because it is super cold. Thank you for your time in responding to our comments.
Will do!
I am glad you added the trench coat. That is an item I am currently looking for.
I would not change anything about the tweed jacket as the collar and sleeve has enough uniqueness combined w. the surprise lining. The checked jacket does need something special to make it more interesting. The burgundy button would be great, but what about also a burgundy lining in the sleeve, so it can be turned up. A tailor would not have to replace the entire sleeve. When you show the green jacket: I love finding shirts with that kind of sleeve with the extra piece as it is a more expensive touch and the sleeve falls better. Love your videos!
Re-watching this video because my nan bought me a jacket similar to the third one you showed (the checked one with the leather piping). I'd seen it in the Boxing Day sale and couldn't get it... it's a small check with different colours (beige, black, teal, rust-red and a dark yellow) and has beautiful corduroy detailing around the sleeve buttons, pockets and under the collar, and I can wear it with so many things. (I'm also trying to find the video where you style that particular jacket of yours to watch again for some more ideas!)
It's the first jacket I've had that wasn't bought as part of a school uniform or interview suit and I'm looking forward to wearing it in many different ways in the years to come!
I love the look of a jacket. It dresses up and pulls together any outfit, even jeans. Details make all the difference. I hate to see cheap buttons on a nice jacket. I have to change them. Quality jackets last forever. I have a petite hourglass shape. I wear fitted blazers mostly. All your jackets are gorgeous!
Every detail including the lining are so important. I think I'll change the buttons on my gray wool blazer, I don't really care for the buttons it has. I found some t-shirts with a hemline that looks especially good on me so I bought several so I won't wear them out too quickly and find myself unable to get more. I have a few silk camisoles with lovely details at the top. They are really beautiful under a blazer for evening wear or special occasions. Structure is at least equally important. I'm too thin and rely on the structure of my clothing for shape.
Love your blazer collection ! I recently retrieved from storage an early 80's unusual soft brown colour London Fog trench coat that I've held onto all these years . I was a baby when it was worn first time around . It has all the features you show on your lovely trench but I will be removing the soft shoulder pads as they do date this classic piece . A zip out liner makes it warm for colder months . I'm glad I had the foresight to keep this piece over the years -surprisingly it still fits .
Barbara about 35-40 yrs ago i paid $350 or so, a ton of money at the time believe it or not, for a burberry trench coat from an outlet store in so calif...it remains classic and stylish, not to men- tion functional, to this very day! Im stunned it has held up all these years!
I have a beige linen jacket that has golden matte piping. The detail I like is there is gold thread stitches on the inner edge as well.The jacket is by Kenar.
It’s very easy to add a running stitch like on your green tweed. I once added white stitching to a plain navy blazer. I love to use odd buttons, usually all one colour, and contrasting thread to sew them on. Contrasting lining is utterly delicious.
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Yes Marie-Anne I have a Boden jacket EXACTLY like yours. Same tweed and spotty lining. Everything the same.... All I have to do is wear it I suppose 😁
Marie-Anne Lecoeur I’m going to wear it, Marie-Anne! When I saw it on your video at first I thought, I really like that. Then I was astonished when I realised that I’d bought exactly the same one 😁😁 xx
Your short ‘do is fab!!! I’m in the market for a classic trench, like yours, w/all the traditional details!
Buttons can make an ‘ordinary piece’ soar!!! I’ll be adding your button thread colour change, also!
I love Boden everything!!! I’m awaiting my latest Boden jacket, to arrive... It’s a beautiful black (of course) tuxedo-type style! Satin lapels/reverse crepe body, longer length! I 🖤it already!!! Xoxo 🇺🇸
I didn't realize how many details of a trench coat are actually practical. I'm sure many people don't get full use of their outerwear because they think it is all for decoration.
Totally agreed.
Totally agreed
Thank you again for a great video! I am so glad we have another stylist from the continent. My favourite blazer currently is a Harris tweed hounds tooth pattern wool jacket. I love it for its cut, fit and warmth over a classic blue cotton shirt in the winter. It leaves me feeling comfortable, stylish and smart in a cold office or on a train platform. I also am in love with a very simple high street blazer from & Other Stories, it is designed by their Paris Atelier and has a wonderful cut. I think that is what draws me to a blazer, the silhouette and drape. Maybe it is time I had the courage to do my own styling video from Brussels ;)...
I would do burgundy stitching on the buttons of the tweed coat, fabulous jackets. I love to change buttons on garments, they can really change the look of a garment.
Marie-Anne Lecoeur Your decision will be beautiful, I am sure!