Raincoat: H&M (old – and taken in to make it more fitted), Scarf: F+F, Striped top (just seen): Primark, Cardigan (also just seen): New look, Jeans: Very, Leather boots: Duo, Leather bag: Betty Jackson.Black, Gloves: Accessorize, Frizzed hair: c/o The Rainy British Weather. (Thanks, Mother Nature.)
I’m doing well with my Winter Edition Challenges this week (see my last two posts) – so far I’ve done all three up to now! (Though the Open To Interpretation challenge might be a sticking point. We’ll see.)
Dressing up a coat was another one I was looking forward too when Kayla announced the challenges – I already dressed one up recently here, albeit in a slightly different way with a necklace over the top. I often put fabulous scarves, brooches and necklaces over my outerwear; I simply can’t bear to hide beautiful accessories in the winter.
Now I know what word comes to mind to describe this outfit! (This is from the combination of a long coat, patterned scarf in a bow like a cravat-thing and knee high boots):
Dandy. I just know it’s the word my dad would use to describe this.
Hope everyone’s having a nice week!
Love this outfit! Way to make the best of grim weather. I'm so glad I just stumbled upon your blog from Rae Gun's Ramblings. I need some serious fashion inspiration.
Hi April and thank you so much for coming by… glad you like my outfit, hope to inspire you again! Catherine x
Very cute outfit! I love all the colour combinations in it =) I'm especially loving the way you paired the jeans with light blue, I have some like those and I've never thought to wear them like that! And the bow..just wow =D
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Thank you Sian, so much! I bought the blue raincoat after seeing Carrie in SATC years ago wear a similar one with red trousers… I always remembered the combo! Glad you like it! Catherine x
Love the bow scarf tie…it's one of my personal favourites to wear because it displays the scarf so beautifully. Those pants are darling too…I have a pair just like them that I've been wearing nonstop this week!<3 Cambriajupefashion.blogspot.com
Thank you Cambria – you are so sweet! Catherine x
Inspiring as always. I'm planning on wearing a trench tomorrow. Maybe I'll try it.
Aww thank you, Tammi – and yes you should go for it!! C xx
The scarf tied as a bow isn't something I've done yet, but right up my alley. I have a fascination with all things bow. It does make your coat more special.
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I love bows too!! Thank you Van! C xoxo
Such a great way of dressing up a coat 🙂 I am awful with coats and I, too, hate hiding my accessories!
Thank you for visiting and your lovely comment, Say! So glad you liked my dressed up coat 🙂 Catherine x
I need to take a page from your book and start layering accessories over my coats – I love the look of the scarf tied on the outside.
Thanks Stacey – it would be a great look on you!! Catherine x
Like the other Ladies, i love the bootsLove the color of the coat and the scarf is so gorgeousAriane
Thank you Ariane, so much! (Secret: the scarf was from the UK's biggest supermarket's own range! Who says you can't buy great clothes at the same place as your broccoli…?!) C x
If you ever decide that you don't want that scarf anymore, please let me know. I adore it!
Lovely Adrienne: I can't think of anyone it would nicer on :))))) Thank you sweetie xoxo
I love the way you add the color swatches at the bottom of your posts. And your clothing/style is very inspiring!
Thank you so much Joni – it's lovely that you think so! Welcome to my blog, I see you're a new follower! Catherine xx
Like Kayla, I am being slain by those boots, so gorgeous. Love the floral bow-scarf too, to brighten a winter's day.
Aww thank you, Patti: I love that you're such a fan of boots…!!! Catherine xoxo
oh that is such a cute way to wear a scarf!! and I'm dying over those boots. they are just fantastic.
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Thanks SO much, Kayla! You're such a sweetheart with your comments! C xx
What a fantastic sight for sore eyes you are Catherine.
I love that flowery bow so much that want to try with the many scarfs I have and never know what to do with them.
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That's so lovely of you, Sacramento – and go for it with the scarves!!! C x
Love the total look and the boots are so cute! I especially like your picture setting…goes perfect with the rain coat!
Hi lovely Pam, and thank you! You can't quite see them but the ducks were LOVING the weather…!! C xx