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Oversize wool coats...

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browneyedpixie · 06/02/2013 13:21

I really realllllly want one of these. I love the idea of vintage as Zara prices are not my friend right now!

I like when they come in at the thigh area, wondering if I can alter a longer version easily?

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DuchessFanny · 06/02/2013 13:24

Loving my wool coat, slightly oversized, goes with everything i own and i feel confident in it ... you can get a longer one and take it to get altered ( unless you're a whizz with a machine ?)

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browneyedpixie · 06/02/2013 13:31

Not a whizz but if I put my mind to it I'm crafty!
Any tips on the style I should look for? I'm a 8-10

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DuchessFanny · 06/02/2013 13:48

There's some nice coats in ASOS vintage boutique, marketplace.asos.com/listing/coats/vintage-long-wool-coat/698890 but i bet if you ebayed/second hand shop/market you could get cheaper ...

DuchessFanny · 06/02/2013 13:49

argh ! obvs can't do link !

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browneyedpixie · 06/02/2013 14:01

Hadn't thought of asos!
I'm drawn to a bright red one...
I want it to go with everything though so perhaps not the best colour!?

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browneyedpixie · 06/02/2013 14:34

Oh tweed cocoon like?

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DuchessFanny · 06/02/2013 15:04

Love red, it's my favourite colour and definitely a way to brighten up the wardrobe, but i have to say i prefer the tweed cocoon one's - properly gorgeous !and will go with pretty much anything i reckon !

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browneyedpixie · 06/02/2013 16:28

I like the cocoon styles. However I just popped into a charity shop near my children's school and they had a old style 86% wool coat for 6.99!
It was a size 14 which felt a bit too big so now I'm thinking I will search a few more charity shops tomorrow! Grin

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browneyedpixie · 07/02/2013 15:06

Ooh better result today! Burgundy double breast 100% wool £9.50 bargain! Grin

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DuchessFanny · 07/02/2013 15:12

9.50 ?? !!!! nice work !!

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browneyedpixie · 07/02/2013 16:20

Good old charity shop! Got a lovely precision blouse/shirt for £3.50 too

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DuchessFanny · 07/02/2013 16:48

fantastic ! haven't managed to get a bargain like that in years !

noddyholder · 07/02/2013 16:50

I have zara one makes everything look better!

LouiseFisher · 07/02/2013 16:54

I own one from River Island which I bought a while ago...Still wear it! Goes well with everything, and keeps me warm in this cold weather :)

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browneyedpixie · 07/02/2013 17:47

Loads of compliments on school run (good ones Wink)
It's précis shirt not precision! Smile

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browneyedpixie · 07/02/2013 17:53

And you are right makes any outfit better. Will blog away a happy girl tonight!

My other bargains were a brand new wetsuit each for me and dh £5 each!

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lurkingaround · 07/02/2013 18:25

Blog browneyed?? Will you pm me a link? Please?

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browneyedpixie · 07/02/2013 19:52

Will do, I've resurrected it from when I was blogging for a company so it's been neglected! Will send over the details in a mo! Smile

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lurkingaround · 07/02/2013 19:57

Thanks!

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