Apologies for disappearing, having busy long Easter weekend with family.
TKMaxx experience was actually not that bad, everything is sorted by type of clothing and then there were racks and racks of just jackets but only 2 racks of jackets in my size. It was still hundreds of jackets to sift through, each one different. I scanned them by color and tried only 3 and liked all of them. One was cute yellow short trench with the hood, and other was very nice Wrangler olive military parka weight of a denim jacket for only 20euros - almost got that one too. But at the end, this blue one seemed more special and made me happy.
I was there on working day, so no usual Saturday crowds, but still there was snake like line at the check out that I almost gave up. Fortunately they had 15 working registers so it was moving quickly. I may go back there in the right frame of mind.
Jacket is fairly lightweight, and it has a hidden hood, so it is more like rain jacket. But that means that I will probably get chance to wear it this spring. I removed tags and wanted to wear it yesterday, but it was too warm for a jacket - already 25 celsius.
Color is not the same as my new handbag - it is cool grayish blue, while the handbag is warm greenish almost turquoise blue. They clash badly. But it will go with my yellows and reds and pinks beautifully.
So yes - long story short - it is a keeper.
Off to start with lunch preparation.
Happy Easter to all!
