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helena · 20-05-2004

I have had a lovely Burberry trenchcoat which my Mum bought in the late seventies (i think) - it fits me perfectly (i.e nice & neat) on the shoulders/bust but the trouble with it is that it has a wide skirt caused by a pleat at the back and it comes to lower calf length - both of which are no good for me and result in it looking quite dated. I have considered having it shortened to knee length (which is best for my shape/height) for ages but have been really worried that if I do I'll totally ruin it. Any thoughts/advice anyone?

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helena Swim Upstream Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: europe Gender: femme Posts: 6,457	Reworking and refreshing vintage I have had a lovely Burberry trenchcoat which my Mum bought in the late seventies (i think) - it fits me perfectly (i.e nice & neat) on the shoulders/bust but the trouble with it is that it has a wide skirt caused by a pleat at the back and it comes to lower calf length - both of which are no good for me and result in it looking quite dated. I have considered having it shortened to knee length (which is best for my shape/height) for ages but have been really worried that if I do I'll totally ruin it. Any thoughts/advice anyone?