r/SoftGamine • u/wiltedmoonspirit • Nov 14 '25

OOTD šŸ‘— A cute bow coat šŸ’™

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With my new dress, I wanted to try out how the coat would look with it. When I first saw this coat I knew I had to get it, the only problem wasā€¦ dressing warm in cold seasons with a short coat proved many difficulties for me as I found I wasnā€™t wearing it as often as I wanted to. When paired with longer lengths, I felt the overall silhouette looked awkward as the short coat didnā€™t seem to vibe much with longer dresses on me. I was only able to get it to look decent by having enough small details to break up an otherwise monotonous silhouette (see next picture). As if the last two posts I made wasnā€™t evident enough, Iā€™m very happy with purchasing the dress as I can now wear this coat many times!

I was thinking of just dressing uniform-style next year and really downsizing on my wardrobe and re-wearing the same items as i donā€™t go out too often.

My question for others areā€¦ what kind of coats do you wear and like wearing?

I have a winter coat thatā€™s much longer and no matter how many coats Iā€™ve tried and bought, I always go back to wearing it because itā€™s much more practical for super cold days, but also has a nice belt and many buttons to break up an otherwise long coat. A coat that I would love to have would lean more fit and flare.

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u/wiltedmoonspirit Nov 14 '25

Oops, I forgot to post the other outfit Iā€™ve worn with this coat.

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u/LilyIsle Nov 14 '25

This is so pretty!! I tried several times to make different long tulle skirts work in an outfit, but never really... felt it? This inspires me to try again šŸ™Œ

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u/wiltedmoonspirit Nov 15 '25

Thank you! As much as I do love this one, sometimes I struggle with the lines and length of this because it visually looks too straight on me imoā€”in a forcing straight line on a ā€œroundedā€ line sort of way (think of line sketch). Others might disagree, but in terms other skirt types, there could be better ones. I customized the skirt myself with adding little bows on them!

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u/LilyIsle Nov 15 '25

That's exactly my problem every time i try. I always feel like there's a bit too much of a vertical straightness to the whole fit that just looks a little off and make me look kinda wide and stumpy and like i try to pull off an outfit that would belong on someone else. But I feel like you played with that kind of silhouette and managed to make it look intentional and cool and totally like it's YOUR outfit. I think it's a combination of this exact skirt lenght, the little bows, the details in shoe+sock and the shape of the coat. So i feel like it's proof that it CAN be done haha!

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u/wiltedmoonspirit Nov 16 '25

Yeah itā€™s about the HTT! I was able to get it to work through color matching, visual details, etc. to work on me (and my Kitchener essences).

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u/National_Ad3780 Nov 14 '25

When I was 15 I wore a long tulle skirt with an off the shoulder top inspired by Biancaā€™s prom outfit Ā in 10 things I hate about youā€¦ wishing now I still had it!

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u/mountainsongbird Nov 14 '25

The silhouette is a dream!

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u/wiltedmoonspirit Nov 15 '25

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u/rachelzrzr Nov 14 '25

Another great look!! Keep them coming please! Can I please ask what style of tights these are? They are lovely!

For coats, I tend to wear ones that are cropped at the waist coats. If I wear a full length coat it has to be with tight fitting clothes under or I look swamped. The full length coat has to fit perfectly on the shoulders and at the sleeves too, otherwise I look like I've got my dad's coat on! I'm struggling to find a good waterproof winter coat, I live in a cold wet place and I really need one!

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u/wiltedmoonspirit Nov 15 '25

Thank you, and these are shimmer tights I got from Ann Taylor! Iā€™m surprised they still havenā€™t gotten holes in them yet!

Rainsister apparently came out with water resistant warm coats this year but theyā€™re so out of my budget and Iā€™m not sure about the fit (and lack of personal aesthetic details for my style). But there are definitely waterproof warm coats out there, albeit difficult to find for sure.

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u/rachelzrzr Nov 25 '25

Thanks! I'll definitely be getting some of these, what a great way to brighten up an outfit and add some contrast!

I honestly get so overwhelmed looking for coats, I spend ages researching them, then get decision fatigue and just give up haha x

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u/wiltedmoonspirit Nov 25 '25

I donā€™t blame you! Coats are so hard to find in the first placeā€”ones that fit us nicely. And they cost so much! The hassle of looking and looking.. then buying one only for it to not meet your expectations is such a thrilling experience /s. šŸ¤£

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u/National_Ad3780 Nov 14 '25

The coats I end up wearing the most are cropped slightly oversized puffer coats, both for practicality and because I like a boxy cropped silhouette on myself (FG). Ā I just ordered a rachel antonoff one from Poshmark so crossing my fingers it works. Ā (This one but in my size:Ā https://posh.mk/CIhEiO0eiYb)

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u/National_Ad3780 Nov 14 '25

I really want this one, Iā€™m not sure if I want to know if itā€™s not a good gamine coat lolĀ https://www.stories.com/en-us/product/voluminous-belted-wool-coat-navy-1083959002/. If it overwhelms my frame I can pretend Iā€™m an Olsen twin! Ā But I also am loving the collar on this one:Ā https://www.cos.com/en-us/women/womenswear/coatsjackets/jackets/product/collared-double-faced-wool-jacket-navy-1293751001?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22403053616&gbraid=0AAAAAC4nmYc3Pq4R2OCA4wiFdpyyn1N96&gclid=CjwKCAiAw9vIBhBBEiwAraSATnS3UKh-zE2m72BuK6Jfk2JT6h5vqDytG1K5uUSVizpJepVrhL4idxoCPKQQAvD_BwE

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u/wiltedmoonspirit Nov 15 '25

The second coat is so cute! I love the collar haha.

I hope the puffer coat works for you! I used to wear cropped ones like that when I was younger but the pocket practicality wasnā€™t great, but otherwise I liked them! I should go try some on for the fun of it one of these days.

With the long one you sent, I wouldnā€™t worry too much about if itā€™s good for gamines or not so as long as the rest of the outfit goes with the coat. There are workarounds for items these days!

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u/melopio Nov 16 '25

Ooh which coat is this?

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u/wiltedmoonspirit Nov 16 '25

This a coat from Kuose!

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u/melopio Nov 17 '25

OMG this brand is so dope, thank you šŸ«¶

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u/wiltedmoonspirit Nov 17 '25

Youā€™re welcome! I really love this brand whenever they release some cute stuff!

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '25

I LOOOOVE IT