Military Style Jackets (aka Freddie Mercury cast offs)

[dillydally]

Went shopping at lunchtime and warehouse was full of them, navy blue short military jackets - think freddie M or Sgt Peppers.

They were not flying out of the shops.

However, I am glad to report that having bought two items, not one shop assistant spoke to me at all...wouldn't want them to break out of their surly stereo type. I said thank you regardless - my mother would be so proud.

PS Does anyone know of any nice dresses with sleeves that reach the elbow. I refuse to wear strapless numbers in autumn / winter. If you come back with Diane von Furstenburg i shall not be happy.

re: capes - are we talking long or short?

Bum length i was hoping for
Think a calmer version of a villager from the prisoner.

i have a black wool (not fluffy) knee-length Hobbs cape, is it worth pulling it out of the wardrobe, and will i be ridiculed? (it's v sober but does have a hood, but obviously you never put it up unless you want to look stoopid)

I wouldn't, Bundle. I mean, I'm your mate and I wouldn't actually scoff, not audibly, but I might secretly condemn

Go for it bundle

I see an accessorising brooch in my crystal ball.

it is actually a coat and not one of those nasty crocheted ones (dh bought it for me when my coat wouldn't fit when i was pg with dd1)

double

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Was thinking the same about military jackets, but what's the verdict on
this coat
fancy dress or ok? Wish it was in black though.

The frock coat, turq? Lovely - and nicer in navy than black I reckon. Looks v luxurious.

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thats coats really nice turquoise (quite like it in navy tbh)

Nice if you're Lawrence Llewelyn bowen i guess

Really like that coat Turquoise.

I have cream jacket on right hand side which is military style without looking too Sgt Pepper. I don't wear it buttoned, think it looks nicer (on me anyway) open.