One of my coworkers today said that I looked like Beetlejuice (wiki link here) in my striped jacket.
- Jacket - Noa Noa; last worn here a year ago, in February 2019
- Blouse - L'Wren Scott's "A Tropical Conversation" FW 2011 thrifted; last seen here in December 2019 with a swooshy 70s skirt
- Skirt - Tribal, thrifted; last worn here just a few weeks ago in February with pink and blue
- Boots - Prepare 2.0 Tracker, Fluevog; last worn here in January with punk plaid and roses
This lovely striped cotton frock coat is one of my once-a-year items - I have quite a few of those!
Having said that, I have worn it 13 times now, since I bought it for $56.00 back in spring 2010 - I first wore it here for a company Hallowe'en costume party where I won first prize.
There's a bit of embroidery over the front pocket as well.
Without the jacket.
Nor did I wear a coat over this frock coat.
- Boa - thrifted
- Gloves - vintage, thrifted
The stuff:
Glittery bling:
- Silver/onyx ring - Tocarra, vintage fair
- Silver/crystal ring - Soul Flower
- Pin - c. 2001
- Earrings - thrifted
I genuinely gasped aloud over that sensationally stunning coat. I love it beyond measure and will now be on the hunt for one of my mine ever more (or until I luck out and manage to find one). If you ever spot another, please don't hesitate to let me know.
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If I ever decide to part with it, it's yours, Autumn. It was a sample, so I don't know if Noa Noa ever produced them. I'll let you know if I ever see another one (I haven't yet, and it's been 10 years).
DeleteThis is such a fun outfit with the mix of prints and the bold red! I don't see the bettlejuice resemblance but I do agree with the Jack Skellington one! That makes more sense to me. Similarities to movies aside though it's a beautiful coat on you :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Mica! I agree, Skellington all the way! I love the coat - it's so cool.
DeleteEvery time I see your outfits -- every time -- I wish I was wearing them. You dress exactly as I dream I could. Nobody else's fashion-choices affect me like this. Just sayin'. Not sure why you are my totem-styler but I'm glad I found you.
ReplyDeleteAw, you are so sweet, Ally! This is one of the best compliments I've ever received. :)
DeleteLovely outfit and it's clever to repurpose a dress as a jacket!
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Thanks, Vronni - it's not a dress! It is a "frock coat" which is a style of jacket.
DeleteChecks and stripes, orange and red: what a brilliant outfit in both senses of the word! And I love that you repeated the brooch trick :-) The boots do look lethal, even if they're really only a 1 inch heel. Bring on those double digit temperatures, I want to wear my lighter coats too! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann! The red blouse does look a bit orange, but it's more of a red with a slight orange tone to it.
DeleteI love that brooch trick! I love shoes that look high, but aren't (I'm wearing another pair today). I know!! I want warm weather!
What's not to love about this outfit!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy!
DeleteI love this and the SKellington/circus-y vibes! You must have made everyone who saw you that day happy!
ReplyDeleteLoving those boots! xxx
They certainly saw me coming! Thanks so much, Vix!
DeleteGotta love a black and white print with a POW of red!
ReplyDeleteTotally! Thanks, Shelley!
Deletewoww, such a lovely outfit!, love your jacket and it's no wonder that you keep it despite wearing it once a year (I have some of these ones too!). Embroidered details are so fab!.
ReplyDeleteLovely shirt and lovely houndstooth skirt and lovely boots and lovely You!!. Totally Gorgeous!
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This is right up your fashion alley, isn't it? I love that coat so much. Thank you!!
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