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This A/W must have is a PINK COAT

48 replies

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 29/08/2013 18:13

According to the fashion glossies.

In my defence, I only read mags (like Red, Marie-Claire) in August on holiday (I don't have the time or inclination to read them any other time)
So the Sept issues said "If you only buy one thing to update your A/W wardrobe, it has to be a pink coat"

(last year they said brocade and paisley and I was very pleased but saw pretty much none )

As the other trend seems to be plether trim.... I think I'll go down the pink coat route Grin

Anyone seen or bought a nice pink coat? What shade?
Baby? Dusky? Barbie?

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orangeandemons · 29/08/2013 18:14

Hobbs have a nice one. A snip. at about £280.00 am waiting for the M and S one

FunnyLittleFrog · 29/08/2013 18:16

Lovely light dusky pink coat in French Connection. I would look DIRE in it.

InMyShreddies · 29/08/2013 19:14

There are two Zara ones in Grazia. I'd love one, I suit a bubblegum pink, but they're mostly quite princessy or car-coat-ish and as a SAHM I'd prefer a duffle or peacoat for slobbing around in.

LeoandBoosmum · 29/08/2013 22:38

I was going to mention the dusky pink Hobbs' one Orange has already mentioned. I think they may have a 15 or 20% promotion soon.

dexter73 · 30/08/2013 07:43

The only trouble I have with these must-have pieces is that everybody will be wearing them and a pink coat is a very stand-out thing to wear. Also if it is so must-have this year then you won't be able to wear it next year as it will be over by then.

MrsCampbellBlack · 30/08/2013 07:49

I suspect there will be lots of these left in the sales. They do look pretty but won't go with lots of other stuff and are very much a one season wonder.

LadyMilfordHaven · 30/08/2013 07:55

Never buy winter fashion this early IME.

LadyMilfordHaven · 30/08/2013 07:55

Remember that horrendous h and m brocade range?

CatAmongThePigeons · 30/08/2013 08:15

I used to have a pink coat, it was lovely but really looked hideous on me, it washed me out completely.

I'll keep hunting for a good winter coat

TheAlphaandtheOmega · 30/08/2013 08:30

This is nice but doubt it will be in a store near me anytime soon, also can't see it online.

www.instyle.co.uk/fashion/editors-picks/marks-and-spencer-autumn-winter-2013-collection/marks-and-spencer-pink-coat

jimjamspam · 30/08/2013 09:22

I bought this
www.hobbs.co.uk/product/display?productID=0212-3747-3803L00&productvarid=0212-3747-3803L00-DEEP%20PINK-10&refpage=outlet/coats-jackets

The colour is beautiful so hope it won't date too badly!

HelgatheHairy · 30/08/2013 10:03

I have a lovely bright pink winter coat. Bought it in warehouse 2 years ago. I'm kinda disappointed its going to be "in fashion". I liked standing out when everyone else was in black and grey.

Rooners · 30/08/2013 10:12

There was a beautiful beautiful pink coat on the M&S Belinda Earl preview. It's nowhere to be seen on their website though.

How frustrating is that?

Toast had a nice one for about £112 in their archive sale too.

VenusRising · 30/08/2013 10:22

It's difficult to see how this trend will last.

Pink can look great if you have dark skin, or a tan.

If you're pale skinned, you can look totally washed out, and unless you're thin can look like a pig! I had a pink suit when I was younger, and saw a photo of myself in it recently... Oh dear! I was pale looking and it was porcine.

Also, I think a pink coat will show up the dirt very easily on the cuffs, and anywhere you've sat on anything.

I think I'll stick to my hot pink bag, and have a charcoal or black coat again this year.
Ill have a pink scarf: bright pink, not this dusty coral and pastel pink tone.

Youhaventseenme · 30/08/2013 10:24

Denim is on trend this A/W

3hens · 30/08/2013 10:28

I rememeber buying a pink coat about 20 years ago. Didn't get much wear out of it. Won't be doing it again.

ENormaSnob · 30/08/2013 13:17

Fuck that

Id look like spongebobs mate in a pink coat.

angelinajelly · 30/08/2013 17:39

I hope all the pink coats mean that pink vests and tshirts will be findable as well. I've been looking for replacements for old knackered ones for about two years, and proper pastel pink just can't be had anywhere.

Elsiequadrille · 30/08/2013 17:42

I think I'll pass.

TheAlphaandtheOmega · 30/08/2013 17:52

Yes in my head I can see myself wafting around in the dusky pink M&S coat if it ever appears in the shop or online. But I do know really that

  1. It is not a practical colour
  2. My lifestyle does not suit that sort of coat
  3. It will get filthy very quickly
  4. i will probably look like a big pink pig in it and it will not suit me.
frankietwospots · 30/08/2013 17:54

I have a hot pink boiled wool car coat from Fenn Wright Manson from last year which will do the job for me, despite Red mag saying 'pink but not hot pink'.

dexter73 · 30/08/2013 19:02

Maybe the M&S coat has taken inspiration from Percy Pig!

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 30/08/2013 20:39

I was coveting a dusty pink coat in Uniqlo but I'd look like a giant prawn Sad. Not a good look.

(Bought a grey coat for my tiny size 6 daughter instead)

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InMyShreddies · 30/08/2013 22:02

Me too Angelina - I love that bubblegum mid pink, it suits me and isn't often available. I have a longline vest from Mamas and Papas of all places in a lovely mid pink that's on its last legs. A coat is a step too far though.

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