I already have a coat. In fact, I have several decent winter bluster-proof body coverings. Do not get me wrong. And were I an actual lass from a bygone era- I may only have had one good winter coat: ever.
But I isn't. And so I have a few on rotation. Some, I have recently rotated out to the Age Uk Donate a Coat appeal.
So - when I saw, what I believe to be a 1960's coat of warmth for a snip at £10 in a charity shop, I needed it.
Right?
Whilst not flattering in shape on me - it was more than pleasing in shade.
For it was green. A green of foresty hews of greeness.
I tried it on and thought it to be hideous. I made the above face. The Beard mumbled a comment about Pat Butcher. I had to agree. But then I remembered by all time favourite ever ever ever accessory.
The humble belt!!
Kept safely in the deep and cosy pockets of this wool / cashmere blend coat of bargains, it has pulled it all in and given it a shape I like.
This is my smug face. On account of the belt. And the price. And, most of all the toasty greenery that is now mine.
Yippy, yippy ,whoop, whoop, whoop!!!!
Ooh yes, perfect now it's belted! I do love your expressions. Have you ever thought about modelling for 'Deirdre's photo case-book' in The Sun?
ReplyDeleteSigh I wish I had a green coat. I have several coats too. I should donate some to le shop of charite. But then again, maybe one can never have too many coats. Looking lovely! x
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful........I love coats, wool ones are best though I am partial to a swing jacket too.
ReplyDeleteNattie x
Hot totty! The belt definitely makes it work for you. (Love those shoes too, they're aces.)
ReplyDeleteI only ever had one winter coat at a time for years. I was only a couple of years ago that I decided nuts to it, I was buying TWO distinctly different coats. It's jolly liberating.
Oh yes, it looks fab belted. It didn't look Pat Butchery before though. Not enough earring or leopard print.
ReplyDeleteYou are totally the queen of belt-usage! Can you please come and teach me? I am rubbish at doing belts but really want to learn!
ReplyDeleteLoving it with the belt. You look frigging awesome.
ReplyDeleteOh I love that colour! Looks fab on you, particularly once the belt is added ;) And I do adore the faces you pull, you crack me up!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coat made totally brilliant with the belt. x
ReplyDeleteI actually thought it looked ok without the belt, but it's how one feels about a thing that makes or breaks it, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteHave you thought about taking it to a tailors to have it re shaped, make it more waisted?
I am obsessed with coats and jackets, many of them impractical velvet, but in my defence they are all second hand!
Wow, the belt makes an amazing difference!! It looks fabulous on you :)
ReplyDeleteI think belts are the heroes of the accessory world. What a difference a belt makes... someone should write a song about them.
ReplyDeleteLooks so cute belted!! What a great steal. Sadly I am probably only a couple of weeks away from having to break out a completely un-vintage puffy winter coat here. For shame!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea to belt it in, it makes a real difference and is more flattering. I can see why you're wearing a very happy smile!
ReplyDeleteFab belt-ness in your yummy warm green coat smugness
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely, I'm pleased it's finally cold enough to wear my first "proper" coat since middle school!! X
ReplyDeleteI love it with and without the belt. I have similar levels of green obsession to you though so I was never not going to love it.
ReplyDeleteWow!! You look absolutely fabulous in that! Amazing how the belt transforms it. I'm now going to have to take a spare belt with me whenever I go charity shopping!!! I swear the racks have been full of coats like that but I havent given them a 2nd look - yet!!!
ReplyDeleteMaxine x
the belt certainly makes a difference. You have reminded me how much i need a new (old) coat. you look fabulous as usual - though it looks more blue than green to me! x
ReplyDeleteYou are the cutest!
ReplyDeletelove your hair down amor.
Your coat reminds me of my La Dama.
I also felt big in it, except when I would put my hands in my pockets. :)
I need a skinny magical belt. You look gorgeous.
I like it! I think it looks ok without the belt as well, as long as you don't pull that face ;)
ReplyDeleteReally nice coat, I prefer it with belt :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pic's.Just found your blog in my crazy love for anything 1920's to 1940's.Love you will read everyday in Klamamzoo MI U.S.A.
ReplyDeleteHey gals! Thanks for all the lovely comments! I have been wearing it all week and boy-o-boy is it WARM!!!
ReplyDeleteHi there! Totally new to your blogg, but I love it! It's nice to see a "bigger" girl with vintage outfits, a great inspiration! Thank you sooo much for sharing! And ps, you look great! :)
ReplyDeleteLove from Lena, Norway