Thank you all so much! And wow, I like a diverse bunch of opinions. I will definitely wear the Gaultier more often - I was feeling a little overwhelmed by it but apparently I just have to remember who's boss!
nemosmom - Well, technically I don't have to get rid of anything heh heh!
Vildy - Thank you for your opinion. I will look at the brown coat through your eyes. The problem for me is I don't need much of anything for my lifestyle. But I enjoy many things I don't need.
NancyW Thank you so much. That is a great compliment!
RobinF Belt reassurance is just what I need - thanks!
torontogirl - Well no, it is more a question of should I than must I .
Janet - Yes why don't you have these jeans ? TheRealReal for cheap designer jeans, sometimes new with tags, take a look. I love your styling suggestions and goodness knows I have enough scarves etc. to play with.
Bijou - Thank you! Yes editing my closet is kind of ridiculous. I don't edit so much as revolve and evolve.
suntiger - Will do!
Cardiff girl - Thank you - you are probably right!
Jaileen - Thank you! Long wool coat is appreciative of some support!
Suz - Yes, exactly, it is wear it now or never here.
kellygirl Thank you - I am trying to take your approach.
rachylou - As it should be I suppose .
Eliza - Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I do love having a variety of coats, or rather I do love finding vintage and unusual coats and wearing them is the bonus.
notsaf - Thank you. Generally I avoid belting because I don't really have a distinct waist. It only works when the garment itself has enough bulk to create a the illusion of wider hips.
kkards Actually the thing I like best about Miss V is that it is brown not black .
Glory Excellent point !
Jenni NZ I love a good spanner comment. I am considering everything.
Sal Thank you! Truthfully I would keep them all if they all are wearable and I wear them. Because I am a wardrobe maximalist. There I said it .
Kate - Thank you! Very excited about making the Gaultier more of a signature.
April Yay to team silver curls! Hmm, maybe you, me and your son should get together next summer? Although I am a very unsocial thrifter, I am good for the coffee in between stops .
slim cat - Thank you! I am going to guess that all three coats are from the 90s actually. I have to double check, but I think so. Kooky but true.
Angie Uh oh! Thank you for recognizing the courage that belt took. It has finally dawned on me that instead of making my waist smaller, my hips just need to be bigger! Thank you for your always generous thoughts.