Would you like the short story or the long one?
Short version: I needed a replacement for my winter wool coat. I needed it to be colorful, long and soft. I had no luck at local retailers, as this year, most of the coats were shorter, duller and even the cashmere ones felt stiff!
The long version: The coat had to be long--I wear so many skirts, I needed the warmth for these cold NE winters.
AND why, during the most dreary season, is there no color in clothing? I will never get that. So many coats are black and grey--JUST LIKE THE SKY!!!!
And when was cashmere so stiff? So many of the coats I tried on were like cardboard. I wanted something cuddly.
And lastly, I want this to be the last winter coat I buy! So no big budget here.
Finally found: A 90's (maybe 80's) barely worn, thrifted, royal blue, wool midi for $30.00. Ahhhh.
What a fantastic find! And a perfect price. You would not have found such a pretty coat at that price at the department stores.
ReplyDeleteThey are like cardboard...lol
Deleteit's a beautiful coat! I am so sick of the dull, dreary colors too....and so jealous that it will be the last winter coat you will buy.
ReplyDeleteSo true! so sick of dull colors...
Deleteand maybe not too much longer!
The 'thrifting goddess' was with you! Love the blue, the length and the price. This beauty should keep you warm for a very long time.
ReplyDeleteLove that--thrifting goddess!
DeleteGorgeous! Look comfy, cozy and warm.
ReplyDeleteAll of the above
DeleteGorgeous coat!!! I like how it's long enough so you can wear skirts with it--- never think about that kind of stuff here in the Sunshine State!
ReplyDeleteBecky :)
Jealous--wish I was in the sunshine state.
DeleteYou hit the jackpot! I love that color on you. Imagine all the pretty scarves you can wear for contrast, too!
ReplyDeleteI have them hanging on the hanger with the coat!
DeleteWow, what an incredible find! Perfect color on you as well as the length for every occasion. You really did good on this one.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great color on you! You look beautiful and what a bargain price! How are you? I hope all is well! XO, Jill
ReplyDeleteDon't you love it, when you find a thing like that? It is a beautiful coat.
ReplyDeleteAnd I so agree with you on the coats this winter (too short and no colour).
I scored a yellow coat at a thrift shop. Lovely but not for really cold weather and a hand above the knee...
Now I am trying to find a coat (even black will do)that gives me a waist and is just over the knee. Nowhere to be found...
Wow! Great find, and $30! Again, wow. You aren't the only person who's complained of cashmere of late. I wonder if tis just so expensive that moderate price retailers can no longer offer the real thing.
ReplyDeleteOnly $30.00 for this lovely color jacket is quite a find!
ReplyDeleteThe length is perfect for the weather and if you move to a warmer climate you can cut it and make it short.
That coat is STUNNING and PERFECT for you!!!
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