Went into the city this morning with my daughter, and since it was a bit blustery I leapt at the opportunity to wear my trench coat… and am excited about wearing it a lot since it was so comfortable and cosy. Crazily, I went through my wardrobe for ages this morning, unable to decide what to put on. My husband laughs incredulously when I tell him stuff like that… “But you’ve got so many clothes!” yes, but I still wail about having nothing to wear on a regular basis. Ridiculous, I know. Perhaps it’s time for a clean-out.
I’m particularly happy with the colours of my outfit today; yeah, it was inevitable that my new knotted necklace would get worn at some time with my burnt orange skirt. I love this combination of orange with khaki and beige. My mother has been telling me to wear colours like these for years. They remind me a little of the outfits that men who like to hunt wear in the US; they would be all decked out in their camouflage gear, but with a neon orange vest on the top. I was told the orange vest was so they wouldn’t inadvertently shoot each other whilst hunting. But then why the camouflage, I wondered? Kind of hilarious, when you think about it…
This little olive top I’m wearing I’ve had for about ten years. It’s getting a bit thin and mis-shapen and a few times I’ve contemplated tossing it into the Salvos pile, but I’ve kept hanging on to it because of its colour.
My daughter took this photo and the reason I look so peculiar is I’m dying of embarrassment that someone is going to come around the corner of Wesley Church (the lovely brick backdrop) and see us; I loathe people seeing me have my photo taken… I’m too shy and need to be alone.
The other photos I took today I’m keeping for tomorrow; I have some interesting sewing-related observations on famous couture to talk about, but enough from me for now and I’ll be back with more later…
Details:
Trench coat; Burda 7786 modified to be double breasted, stone cotton
Top; Cue, had for about ten years
Skirt; Vogue 7303, burnt orange silk hessian
Necklace; made by me
Shoes; Betts & Betts Brazilian collection, had these for about twenty years
Bag; Gucci
Your trench does look so nice and comfy. The colors are perfect. But it does resemble colors our servicemen in the states wear. The orange vest does defeat the purpose of camo, doesn't it? Silly.
I meant to add that I never have anything to wear either, yet my closet is stuffed. Can't hardly fit anything else in there.
Nice coat and love the color of your skirt. Never was a fan of orange color, but recently started seing in in a different way.
I thinks every women who cares about her outfit a bit more, have this "problem", and all their men are also saying the same.The funniest thing from my life is that my second half has probably more shirts then I have any other one type of clothing, allways says that he doesn't have what to where with costume, and still allways laughts when i say that i don't know what to wear!!
Mmmm, I've been waiting to see the trench coat! I want one! It will have to go on my list of things to make, in a year or so … 🙂 And the rope necklace! And isn't that the orange skirt you made too? Very cute.
I do not have one piece of orange clothing in my wardrobe, and seeing your outfit I must say I just love this splash of orange!
So much so that I am planning on getting some orange fabric this weekend, I'm not sure what I'll make yet, a top, or skirt, but I am definitely adding this color to my summer wardrobe. Thank you.
* seems to me I've had this thought about another color you posted about, but can't remember which one, turquoise maybe? You've had so many nice prints and colors I really liked…my summer wardrobe, if I ever get around to sewing will be highly influenced by your outfits :))))))
Oooo I love this color combo! Thanks for the inspiration.
Love this shade of orange.To me it gives off not only warmth but has a happy welcoming attraction too.
This outfit is very stylish! I love orange and I love trenchcoats even more. Your trenchcoat is great!