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I got a new red peacoat for Christmas this year, and I wanted to show it off. The sleeves are a bit long, but since I often forget my gloves, I'm pretty okay with that. I'm also excited because this is my first non-parka and it isn't black!
Showcasing it with a few other new goodies from Santa this year.

1. Not as sure of how good it looks with a flared skirt, but it certainly looks better than my parka did.

2. My darling dad gave me this pin. It is absolutely not my style. In any way. But I love him more than I dislike the pin.

3. Coat worn open. Thoughts?

4. A smattering of snow meant flat boots, fleecelined tights, flared skirt, and some color going on up top.

5. Close up of my jewelry of the day. The necklace is new. DNA spiral!! Much more style, and a gift for Christmas from my BF. Quite happy.

6-7. Pinstripe shirt with a scarf, wide legged trousers, and my Docs Saras. I promise you this scarf is red. Really blue-red...I have no idea why it photographs looking pinky.

8. The red scarf. I've taken Angie's advice here and kept the scarf ending a bit higher up. How did I do?

9. Here's the coat with trousers. I feel like it looks better with trousers compared to skirts.

Thanks for looking. I have a feeling if my weight loss continues, this coat will only get one winter of wear, so any suggestions or thoughts for things to look for next time around?

ETA: Sadly my purple hair doesn't seem to be lasting well. I'm left with all my highlights up front, and a general purple glow. Nothing drastic. I'm kind of sad....I wanted it to last longer.

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13 years ago

Caro in Oz

Veteran

I love the coat on you but would like to see the sleeves shorter (just my opinion).
Also love the way you've tied the scarf, I think it looks perfect.

TraceyLiz65

(website)

I agree that sleeves on coat look too long. I love the cuff bracelet in #4 and the pop of color with the addition of the scarf and like the way you've tied it. I agree that coat works much better with pants...

Angie

Fashion Stylist

I love that you love your Dad more than you dislike the pin. That's precious.

That coat will be an 11 out of 10 if you shorten the sleeves. How about keeping a pair of purple gloves in the pockets so that you don't forget them?

You look gorgeous in #4! Fab proportions, silhouettes and colours!

Loving the white shoes in #7! They add a nice bit of modern to the look

Sorry that your purple hair is fading

Beth Ann

I agree with Angie -- #4 is really marvelous. Wear this again and again!

And, while I longer sleeves, too, I think these could be shortened a little. I love the coat, and just bought a deep purple one this year myself.

The last look is easy and fun. The scarf and shoes give it flair.

Atlantia

Thanks for the coat love!

I guess I should call the tailor and see how much sleeve shortening would be. If it isn't too much, I will certainly think about it. I tried on the petite version of this coat, and it just didn't fit at all.

Angie...are you thinking purple gloves to match my hair, or because purple and red go nicely together? Last year's shopping brought me accent colors of teal and fuchsia, but I adore red and purple, too. I never thought of wearing them together.

I like purple with red

Suz

LOVE the coat and agree that it is worth it to alter the sleeves. You will get years of wear from it (assuming you don't shrink out of it...and even then it may work as a layering coat).

#4 is so fab on you!

And I think your dad's pin is super-sweet and since it is seasonal you can happily wear it for him.

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