Tag: mix stripes and floral

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.

Repetitive

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You might have noticed I’m kind of a shopping fiend, so I’m always proud of myself when I can create an outfit made entirely of things I’ve worn multiple times but that still feels “new.” This was one of those outfits. I wore it to take myself out to coffee (the company was excellent), and then later to go to a local blogger meet-and-greet (the company was still pretty good). I felt sort of nautical and fall-ish all at the same time – like I was sailing a boat under falling leaves. Man, that sounds like even more fun than going to coffee with me.

similar Shirt (under $10) // similar Jacket* (under $50) // Jeans // similar Shoes // Clutch // Sunglasses (under $15) // Necklace* // Lips “Whimsical”

Need proof of my repetition? See below. It’s the Real Life Remix…

madewell striped tee, gray faux leather jacket, c wonder floral clutch, white jeans, shoemint silver flats

*Jacket purchased with gift card provided courtesy of H&M; necklace provided courtesy of Loopsway.