Coat: Mens Zara. Bag: Dolce & Gabbana (found on sale).
I got this coat at the start of last year and yes it’s mens. It’s my Linus blanket from Peanuts but with structure.
The contrast orange stitching reminds me of the Isabel Marant David coat that I was lusting after. I also photographed it here on Emmanuelle Alt. I thought about that coat for longer than I’ll admit.
Its the perfect clash for anything girly (case in point with the borrowed-from-your-gran fifties style bag) but spot on with anything boyish (see my Instagram pic wearing it with drop crotch pants). In short, it’s a cocoon for anything.
Be prepared though; unlike most women’s boyfriend coats, mens shoulders do not round off – they’re square so you will look like you are in a bloke’s coat.
Women have been borrowing clothes from the boys for decades because of the not-meant-for-you-fit so why go with a version of when you can get the original?
Best places to look? Everywhere. The mens section of vintage, second hand and high street. Some brilliant cuts online:
Joy. | JUSTLIKESUSHI.COM says:
Oh, that coat looks just perfect!
With love,
Joy
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Q says:
love an oversized coat!
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Karen says:
Ditto. More so than anything remotely fitted at the waist.
GIAA says:
Such a great coat!
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stylebyjessy says:
the coat looks amazing on you! nice idea with looking at zara men. Zara usually have gorgeous coats. xx http://stylebyjessy.wordpress.com
Karen says:
Yes def check it out and try one on in the smallest size or even a bigger size and see!! the quality is great too for men.
bougiehippie says:
I just purchased me a full length coat in camel hair. I wear it with everything!
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Karen says:
Where did you get your full length coat from?
Anisimeoku Dago says:
Love this coat on you x
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Karen says:
Thx! I noticed you commented on the Almost White post – would you try that look too? I can see it working on you
Fashion Musings Diary says:
Brilliant buy! I personally browse more and more the men departement when shopping too! The cut of some clothes like coats or cardigans is often great!
Karen says:
It’s got to the point now that I’m looking at both sections now! I agree about the cardigans. Also their knits and sweatshirts are BRILLIANT!!!
Style Servings says:
The coat looks fantastic on you!
Lucy Coogan says:
It looks so good on you, you’re lucky you can pull off the shoulders!
Lucy x
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Karen says:
It’s the only perk to having wide shoulders!
5th Avenue says:
The handbag is gorgeous.
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Karen says:
Thank you. I’d been eyeing it since last year.
Sasha says:
I love the lace peeking out underneath!
Chiara T. says:
Wonderful idea! Why SHould I have to choose clothes from my husband’s closet if I can go streightly to the men store?!
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Karen says:
Precisely!! although nothing wrong in taking a peak in his still ; )
Iris - ADASHOFFASH.COM says:
Love the coat and the bag! Perfectly teamed with lace.
xoxo Iris
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