Product Review: Double-Cloth Marie Coat

Double-cloth Marie Coat
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Item 99244
Regular: $330.00
Now: $129.99

How lovely is the Marie coat from the images at J.Crew!?! And the current price makes this coat even more attractive! Although, this coat (with its "slight cocoon shape") seems like the type that I would need to see and try on in person. (And unfortunately, this item is catalog/jcrew.com only.) :)

Luckily for us, two members of the blog shared with us their review of the Marie coat. :)

And4MyNextTrick (in this post) shared the following review:

I have the Marie coat in majestic purple. The colour is definitely more of a bluish purple, comparable to the Jackie twinset and kelly blouse in the same colour. I love the colour and the double-knit fabric, which has a bit of stretch and is very comfortable. The fabric also retains a fresh look for years.

This coat is generously cut IMO. The website copy says it has a slight cocoon shape, which is a major design element of the coat. The cocoon shape is not really evident on the model in the photographs online or in catalogues but it is evident as soon as you put it on. If you are pear-shaped, this is not a good coat for you. It is designed for people who are straight or apple-shaped as there is room in the middle and it tapers in at the bottom. Pear shapes will have too much room around the waist and it won't be as flattering as a cinched-waist coat like the Lady Day or Madeleine, any style with a belt. There is no inside pocket in this coat either, it is pretty basic in design.

The coat is a little longer than it looks on the model as well. I am 5'7" with long legs and it falls to the lower part of my thigh. Overall, the coat is not crisply tailored, it is a relaxed, casual coat. The raglan sleeves and seaming darts give it ease and comfort. The sleeves are roomy as one would expect in a more relaxed garment. I ordered my regular size and I can layer a sweater, suit jacket or puffer vest underneath. I didn't want to go down a size as I have several very fitted coats and I wanted one that allows me layering options for cold weather and is more casual for a change from my work life, which is all business suits. If you want it to be more fitted, a smaller size may be your best bet.

Review Marie Coat (in this post) also shared the following review:

This coat is a thumbs down for me mainly because of the color and the fabric. Even at the low price of $129 + add'l 30% off I'm not going to keep it or purchase it in any other color. (Just a note, the one I rec'd today is the one that went missing so lucky me, I have another Marie coming that I'll have to return.)

Add'l details:
- the collar is meant to be worn up, you can't put it down if you want to;
-I'm 5'7", 130 lbs., curvy with boxy hips & it fits TTS (ordered a size 4) but if you have any more than a bump of a rear the coat will hug it and the coat above your rear will look billowy between the rear and upper back. Maybe size up if you're curvy;
-the fabric is scratchy, not soft, to the touch, but not itchy;
-I dislike the seems along side the outside of each arm and I dislike the buttons;
-and finally it's comfortable but not a keeper for me.

I had high hopes for Marie to replace my mid-thigh casual coat from 9 years ago but the Marie isn't it. I wanted casual but this coat is just blah (as Snoopy would say). I also have a habit of building high hopes around items that never live up to my expectations. I hope it works for others. :)

"Thanks!" to both And4MyNextTrick and Review Marie Coat for sharing their great reviews with us! :)

What are your thoughts of the Marie Coat (do you like/dislike the style, design, fabric)? Are you considering or already have purchased this coat? Have you tried this coat on in-person? If so, please share with us your reviews too! :)