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Down/feather coat too heavy
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Does it have a fitted waist? Try it with a belt or tightening the waist cord if it has one. I have a very heavy wool coat which feels surprisingly light because it fits well and not all the weight is dragging off my shoulders.But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,Had the whole of their cash in his care.
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Ha Reminds me of when full length sheepskins were all there rage, and me 5 ft and a tiny bit all of 7 stone, weighed a ton
Took a while getting used to the weight but it also made a great blanket during the cold of winter
Take it to dressmaker and get some of the weight removed
I love my sheepskin coats.
I have 4 including an inside out one where the curly fur is on the outside.
All vintage and bought from charity shops.
Fabulously warm, especially when I wear them with my UGGs.0 -
Removing feather will just reduce insulation. Absolutely pointless. Wear as is or return it would be my advice0
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Don't buy down would be my advice. Not without seeing the source of the feathers, try YouTube.0
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As above, down and feather are extremely cruel ...0
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I love my sheepskin coats.
I have 4 including an inside out one where the curly fur is on the outside.
All vintage and bought from charity shops.
Fabulously warm, especially when I wear them with my UGGs.
Ha I don't like my uggs either :rotfl:
Seriously make my feet too warm
Last I wore them was 2010 during the dreadful snow we had.
They did keep my feet dry and they are still look as good as new. I'd give them away but I know of nobody with small enough feet who deserves them
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I wear my Uggs as slippers now. Very toasty in the evenings!0
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They did keep my feet dry and they are still look as good as new. I'd give them away but I know of nobody with small enough feet who deserves them
Me! Me!
I've been a good girl, I have. :whistle:
Currently wearing child size 1, EU 32 but also have some ladies size 3 which seem to come up very small - that's why I've had so many bargains from eBay.0 -
Ha Reminds me of when full length sheepskins were all there rage, and me 5 ft and a tiny bit all of 7 stone, weighed a ton
Took a while getting used to the weight but it also made a great blanket during the cold of winter
Take it to dressmaker and get some of the weight removed
Yes, I remember them well! The sheepskin coat I had was really warm but exhausted me it was so heavy.0 -
Think of it as a 'keep fit coat' all that extra weight is giving you exercise
I expect you'll get used to it if you keep wearing it.Decluttering, 20 mins / day Jan 2024 2/20
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