That's a good idea Jayne, I will. I am still learning about stores and brands, so it's very useful info.
The trench was not on my wish or need list, I just fell in love with this one. The more I pondered it, the more I was realising it was perfect. And so were other women, obviously. It's by MEXX, btw, I think it's available in Norway. The beige version is still available in almost all sizes, so you may check the quality if you walks pass the store.
And Una makes such brilliant point of buying substitutes when we realise our mistakes or regrets, that we may end up with more regrets. I am careful not to fall in that trap. I've checked a few stores around here for their merchandise and there are so many trenches of offer, even red ones, but I see faults with all of them. Because they are not *that one*. I'm really so angry at myself, but I try to be philosophical about it to get over it