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Anonymous wrote:OP here - I don't wan the teddy as my first coat. I can't decide between camel and black as my first (and only!)

That’s a tough call. I have black wool wrap coat (not Max Mara) that I love, but I see the appeal of a camel one. Black is less likely to show stains but camel seems more chic. Although black may be dressier at night? Do you have a scarf that you plan to wear with it? Or do you have a scarf color in mind?

Black shows dust and dirt, it just shows up as paler marks vs darker marks on a camel jacket.

I think camel can be unflattering to your complexion so go with black.

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Anonymous wrote:I want one too—do they ever go on sale?

TJ Maxx had like 2 styles

Max Mara or Max Studio?

I think camel is more versatile than black, and actually can look dressy for evening. I have the Manuela coat in a dark blue and have been really happy with it. Max Mara camelhair coats all have this really lovely slight sheen that elevates their look a bit, even the lighter colors. But camel especially can also be dressed down for daytime.

I love the Max Mara 101801 Icon coat in camel! Also on my to buy list the next time we're in the EU.

Anonymous wrote:I want one too—do they ever go on sale?

TJ Maxx had like 2 styles

Are there any Max Mara coats that wouldn’t look ridiculous on a 5 foot tall petite woman?

I just got a max mara coat on sale at Bloomingdales. Check out their sale to see if theres anything you like

I would get the classic camel. I would wear at night too. It’s gorgeous. But easier to get dirty

Cheaper to buy them in France for sure.

I always see Max Mara coats for half off during the Ssense seasonal sales. There is one going on now.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here - I don't wan the teddy as my first coat. I can't decide between camel and black as my first (and only!)

That’s a tough call. I have black wool wrap coat (not Max Mara) that I love, but I see the appeal of a camel one. Black is less likely to show stains but camel seems more chic. Although black may be dressier at night? Do you have a scarf that you plan to wear with it? Or do you have a scarf color in mind?

No scarf plans - I can buy whatever later. Do you wear camel for evenings?

I wear black in the evening and to work. Last year I had both the black wool coat and a light beige one (neither Max Mara). I liked the beige during the day and the black at night. But if I were starting over and treating myself to a Max Mara, I’d probably get the camel.

NP here, I looked at them while in Italy over the summer. It was so hot I couldn’t deal with it. They were on sale too, but could not get my brain into it

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here - I don't wan the teddy as my first coat. I can't decide between camel and black as my first (and only!)

That’s a tough call. I have black wool wrap coat (not Max Mara) that I love, but I see the appeal of a camel one. Black is less likely to show stains but camel seems more chic. Although black may be dressier at night? Do you have a scarf that you plan to wear with it? Or do you have a scarf color in mind?

No scarf plans - I can buy whatever later. Do you wear camel for evenings?

Anonymous wrote:OP here - I don't wan the teddy as my first coat. I can't decide between camel and black as my first (and only!)

Good call, those are obviously opulent, but not what I was expecting from that link. I think camel is the classic MM coat, I don't see how you'd regret it.