The Comeback Coat

striped tee, denim skirt, floral trench coat

striped tee, denim skirt, floral trench coat

striped tee, denim skirt, floral trench coat

striped tee, denim skirt, floral trench coat

striped tee, denim skirt, floral trench coat

I got this floral trench in 2008 (I know because it was from the Thakoon Target collection), and I’ve only worn it about once a year since then. Maybe less. Every time I get it out, I think: “Man, I hardly ever wear this. I should just get rid of it. I have too many coats anyway.” So then I decide I’ll take it out for one last spin before it goes to the consignment store. But then I realize how adorable it is, and I put it back in my closet to be rediscovered next year.

Yep, it happened again. Over the weekend it was sunny and lovely, but not quite warm enough to walk around outside without a jacket. Since I was already wearing stripes, and since I’m me, the elusive floral trench was a no-brainer. I fell in love with the print all over again, but I did realize the coat’s actually too big for me.

So what do you think – keep it another year, or let someone else enjoy the Comeback Coat?

Tee (only $12!) // similar Skirt // similar Trench // Bag // Shoes // similar Sunglasses // Earrings* // Lips “Vivacious”

*Earrings purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Shopbop.

Not Too Shabby

burgundy jeans, embellished chambray, colorblock sweater, burgundy hat, express quilted bag, anne klein studded pumps

burgundy jeans, embellished chambray, colorblock sweater, burgundy hat, express quilted bag, anne klein studded pumps

burgundy jeans, embellished chambray, colorblock sweater, burgundy hat, express quilted bag, anne klein studded pumps

burgundy jeans, embellished chambray, colorblock sweater, burgundy hat, express quilted bag, anne klein studded pumps

burgundy jeans, embellished chambray, colorblock sweater, burgundy hat, express quilted bag, anne klein studded pumps

burgundy jeans, embellished chambray, colorblock sweater, burgundy hat, express quilted bag, anne klein studded pumps

Remember how I was just complaining about “paid-for” casual Fridays? A mere 3 days after wrestling with my complicated feelings on the topic, we had a good old-fashioned day-before-a-holiday jeans day. So this is how I decided to take advantage of the chance to wear denim to the office on Thanksgiving Eve. I switched it up a little with a chambray shirt and colored jeans this time. And I threw in a matching hat because why not. Sadly, the hat had to come off once I was at my desk. I’m not quite that daring, even on a casual day. I’m not too upset about it though. If my biggest problem is that I can only wear my cute hat while walking between my functioning car and my job at a fancy law firm, my life isn’t too shabby. Not to get too sentimental, but I’m feeling especially thankful this holiday season. Just to share the love, I might even donate to charity when I’m not wearing jeans to work.

similar Shirt (on sale) // similar Sweater (on sale) // similar Jeans // Shoes (on sale) // similar Hat // Bag (on sale) // Lips “Crush”