Monday, September 16, 2013

I Fell in Love with a Cobalt Blue Coat

I haven't purchased a new fall coat in probably about 8 years. Our fall season is so short lived that I find I never really need one long enough to justify buying a new one. That said, if I find one I semi like while out shopping around, I normally try it on or check it out. Most of the time, I don't love it enough to buy it and continue on.

This past weekend I tried on two coats that I fell in love with. I walked away from both and I am hoping one of them goes on sale.

Let's start with one that I tried on and was really cute but didn't fit me right. It was the J Crew Downtown Field Jacket . I tried it on in the green and wished so bad that it fit better. It was way too boxy for me and had no shape.

 
The downtown field jacket
 
 
 
I then headed to Jacob where I tried on this coat and really loved the fit of it. The problem was that I have a winter jacket that's basically identical to this that I still love. It didn't make sense buying something that was so similar to what I already own. It was cute though!
 
 

 
 
 
Lastly, Banana Republic. I fell in love with the most gorgeous Cobalt Wool Coat. The fit is perfect, it's well made, warm AND I don't own anything in this colour. Sadly, it's a bit too expensive for me so I passed it up. It's also wool so I'm guessing it's more of a winter coat anyways. I will say that it is very rare for me to instantly love something as much as I loved this..le sigh!!
 

 
 
 
See, I feel like by the time I decide what I even want, fall will be over and I'll be busting out my winter jackets.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

7 comments:

  1. I hear you about fall being short. I got a nice winter jacket last year from RW&Co. You can always check there!

    I'm still looking for a good trench coat though. I've been looking for years!

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  2. I know EXACTLY how you feel! Especially here in Newfoundland, it seems like we completely skip over that season!

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  3. Love the color of the last jacket! It is so hard to find a fall jacket! The military green jackets are everywhere or they go complete wool which is more winter!

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  4. Fall jackets are so tricky! Love your picks though :)

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  5. OMG I want that Banana Coat! Gotta keep my eye out for a lookalike at the outlet!

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  6. Oh I love that blue coat... It is beautiful!!!

    I once had this sky blue wool coat from Lands End. And then I grew out of it. Haha. But this one reminds me of it.

    You should totally splurge. :)

    Kate

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  7. love the side zipper on that Jacob coat. want!

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