So...remember when Rae got a trench coat with a missing epaulette?
I have this fantastic Theory trench coat (courtesy an incredibly generous YLF friend who was no longer wearing it, I may add.) I adore this coat. It has been an absolute workhorse for me this cool and damp spring.
The other day I noticed that one of the epaulettes has fallen off and disappeared. It probably happened on the weekend while I was travelling and carrying my bags over my shoulder. I was rushing around quite a lot.
The way I see it, I have 2 choices:
1. Take off the other epaulette and the belt-like loops that were supposed to keep them in place. This would not be difficult and would not leave any marks, and the coat would still look fine (IMO). There are other design details such as wrist bands, decorative pockets, and the classic belt. And these particular epaulettes are on the small side anyway.
2. Do what Rae did and take the existing epaulette apart to make a new one (using new fabric to supplement). I think my seamstress would probably be up to this task.
What are your thoughts?
YAY: Take the other one off and forget they were ever there.
NAY: Make a new version to maintain the coat's integrity as far as possible.
