My workhorse is this black trenchcoat, which I bought in 2005 when my husband & I went to Germany & central Europe in November (easily the coldest trip we've gone on, worse than Antarctica!). This coat is impervious to rain & snow, plus it's just roomy enough to layer over sweaters, so it's perfect for really bundling up.
And it seems indestructible. I can roll it up to use as a pillow on an airplane, spread it out to become a blanket, wad it up & shove it in a bag, etc. Best of all, this is a classic coat style that goes with anything, from jeans to dresses. Everyone needs a good black trenchcoat, imnsho.
And for the bats, well, I've worn these old-school boots to work before. But I had a bunch of meetings, so I really wanted them to be subtle. Just peeking out from a pair of simple black trousers.
What I'm wearing today:
Black boyfriend cardigan, Chadwicks | Black & grey pinstripe long-sleeve knit top, Old Navy | Black trousers, Target | Black bat-buckle pointy-toe boots, bought from a friend | Black & grey skull-print scarf, gift from my husband | Black studded belt, Macy's | Silver medallion earrings, random accessory store | Black & gunmetal cocktail ring, Icing | Urban Decay Gash lipstick | Black trenchcoat, Burlington Coat Factory
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| Fall has fallen! The leaves from the trees in our front yard blew down this week & collected in the driveway. |
The bat boots are DARLING!
ReplyDeleteSal - Thanks. But boy, they need a trip to the cobbler ;-)
ReplyDeleteI totally love a nice, basic trench, especially with pants and boots. Bonus points for the multi-functional aspect!
ReplyDeleteVictorianKitty - Yeah, talk about investment pieces! I've gotten so much use out of this coat & it's still in great condition :)
ReplyDeleteI've always eschewed trench coats in favor of mid-length rain coats. I would tell people that a trench wasn't waterproof enough or warm enough. You may have converted me with this post!
ReplyDeleteIt helps that the trench is black and not the usual (sick-looking on me) camel.
lazysubculturalgirl - Just a matter of finding the right trench! This one is water-resistant & has a zip-out insulated lining (which I almost never take out; it's so warm & cozy with it in). When I bought it, I looked thru dozens of coats for exactly the right style & combo. What I love about the trench style is that it can be belted to both give waist definition & snug the coat in tighter for warmth.
ReplyDeleteOh & those big collars are great for keeping wind out! Add a scarf & it's perfect for cold, snowy weather.
ReplyDeleteExtra bonus - big pockets for gloves & such.
Yes, I love this coat :-)