Thanks for all the feedback ladies, I DID like it in-store but the lighting is so bad AND they have smoked mirrors, which is infuriating. This may actually be 'my' red, although it is a coral/watermelon leaning one. I am a big fan of collarless jackets too Deborah, especially with my shorter hair, and this falls into my recent desire for more structure. I feel like it adds a bit of femininity to my look, in a way that flouncy and cute cannot. Plus, I can wear it with moto boots for the juxtaposition that I love.
Janet, I thought of you and Una when I was trying it, as it fits through the shoulders just like our Classiques coats (the green and the black multicolor). This one has a definite flare at the bottom, which I think works for ITs to add faux hips. I'd love to see it on you too.
Lisa, I hear you, but what's 20 million and 1?
Colette, the clutch is a Ted Baker that I found on deep discount at the Rack a few months ago (see Find). I'm having a fixation with dark florals and it is my go-to for every day, because it seems to work with everything and it has a shoulder strap that I can pop out if I need to go hands-free.
Angie, yes, I did
Kari, thanks! I just got it cut and darkened last week and it's the shortest I've had it since I was little!