So this wool coat is a work in progress. I found it at the same time and in the same charity shop I discovered my navy vintage coat. It was a strange combination of too big and too small, but I fell in love with it. I had been hoping to find a princess coat, and I thought the velvet trim was sublime. The sleeves were too short, but there was extra lining, so I was able to use the same technique I used on the other coat to lengthen them. The coat itself was so long, it overwhelmed me, so I chopped off the bottom and hemmed it. Clearly, from these photos, I do not know how to hem a wool coat - lol. I'm going to rip out these stitches and attempt so sort of invisible hem. If anyone has experience with this, I'd love to hear your advice.
This look is me trying to breath in a gust of icy air. It may be March, but it's still wool coat weather.
wool princess coat/lace-up boots: vintage/thrifted
dress: mata traders
sweater tights/beret: target
scarf: knitted by a friend
Very cute outfit! I love the feel of these photos as well. Vintagy and a little bit eerie but beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. I thought they were a bit eerie too. I think it was the bleak weather. A lot of times I want to rebel against gloomy weather and wear something cheerful, but that day it just seemed right to blend in with the atmosphere. :-)
DeleteI'm always impressed when people know how to alter clothing. Love the coat.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, but I'm really just stumbling around in the dark when it comes to alteration. We'll see how this turns out. :-)
DeleteSo impressed at your sewing skills! I can't do a thing with a needle and thread...
ReplyDeleteLovely thrifty find!
(And I'm so jealous of how pale your skin is...)
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Aw, thanks. I'm just experimenting really. I really admire people who can sew.
DeleteLove the coat and the brooch!! I am jealous of your ability to sew and fix thrifted items! I am totally reliant on a tailor!
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Oh, I wish I really knew how to sew. I "sew by ear," as I call it.
DeleteThanks!
Love the colors of your look! This dress is so cute :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Preziosa!
DeleteSo pretty and so vintage looking! Like it so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kristina!
Deletethe coat is beautiful, I love the shoulder details! It sort of reminds me of this one: http://www.shopdearcreatures.com/Chelsea-Coat--TanOlive_p_258.html
ReplyDeleteoh, and that pin is very, very nice!
Oh my goodness, Daria - I was thinking the same thing. When I chopped the hem off it reminded me of a Dear Creatures coat too.
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That coat is beautiful, and I could never attempt to hem anything. I think you did a wonderful job!
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