I thought I was being clever mixing the two patterns in the sweater and the trousers – I had no idea I was also adding pinstripes into the mix…
It’s November, and that’s the month I traditionally get out The Navy Pinstriped Tailored Coat. It was from Jaeger (AW16 I think) and WOW it has been such a fabulous coat. I’m not sure it’ll ever date, and it’ll be one to keep and wear year after year.
So as I just think of it as “a navy coat” – I forget it’s patterned due to the pinstripes being so subtle – it’s the perfect neutral topper that I can (and do) throw over practically anything.
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Nothing new here, these are all things I’ve worn before: a few times or loads of times. When I rediscovered the fabulous Nordic sweater I bought last winter I was SO pleased, and in fact it’s been a wrench to wear anything else the past couple of weeks. I’ve also fallen back in love with this baker boy hat I picked up a few years ago – it’s not vintage but looks it (hence me getting it). I haven’t worn it enough and resolve to change that.
But the outfit is, yet again, all about the full-on pattern mixing. Maybe I’m a one-trick pony? I do know that all the time my clothes are on heavy rotation (I have so many clothes and I need to rewear, rewear, rewear), I’m going to be mixing those patterns and clashing those prints, again and again, ad infinitum.
No apologies made, no ****s given… and that’s the way it SHOULD be!
What’s your favourite item of clothing you’re now rewearing for the new season? Comment below…
Stay safe, XOXO
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Coat: Jaeger (similar)
Sweater: Warehouse (I love this one)
Trousers: Asos (similar)
Trainers: Amazon (similar)
Bag: Hobbs (similar)
Baker boy hat: Asos (love this one)
Ear cuffs: Asos / Orelia
Earrings: Asos / Orelia
Hair: Courtesy of the British weather and the lack of a brush in my bag.
Other navy coats and Nordic/Fair Isle sweaters you might like:
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5 ways to wear a navy pinstripe tailored coat (an update to the same one from last year in this post!)…
Here are some of the other ways I’ve worn my navy coat so you can see the different ways it can be styled:
Original posts: Top middle / Top right / Bottom middle / Bottom right
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The jumper and trousers look fabulous together! I love the baker boy hat – it’s one of my favourite styles of hat along with the fedora. A good quality coat is always a wise investment, they last for years. Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
Love the bag, nice and cheerful for the weather we’ve been having lately. Thanks for hosting. Jacqui x
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Thanks Jacqui – I think it might be my most-used bag…. not surprising that it’s orange!!
This coat is a fabulous piece for fall and winter – I love the navy pinstripes!
I hope you are having a great week so far!
Amber
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Thank you Amber – I love the pinstripe too!
Love the print mixing! And I’m all into the rewearing thing- so great for pattern and print mixing. Can’t wait to see all that you will style up! xx
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Thank you Lucy, it’s a good job I love pattern mixing as I’d be hard-pushed to come up with many outfits!! 😉
The pattern clash Queen does it again! Also adore this shade of blue and green together. Catherine do you remember in the olden days when the saying was “blue and green should never be seen”?
Lol no of course you don’t, you’re not old like me!
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Aww thanks MT – though you know I’m not THAT much younger than you, lol!! I do remember the blue/green saying… I never took any notice of it when I was young, I don’t now either 😉
I love the colour and pattern mixing – it really suits you. The sweater is great and think I might get the Warehouse one 🙂
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Thanks so much Penny – you can’t beat a Nordic pattern, I say!
Loving the mixing of prints!
Jennifer
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Thank you Jennifer <3
Absolutely gorgeous, as always, Catherine! I love the coat, jumper, trousers, jewellery, bag — almost everything. The only thing I’m not keen on are the trainers, but I can’t like EVERYTHING you own, can I? lol
Hugs
Suzy x
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Haha I’m gonna call you out on that score, Suzy… I wore them with the green-gold trousers and cowl neck ivory top back in September, and you were “dying” (you said) over that outfit, heehe!!!! Seriously though – goes to show how things can look so different from one outfit to the next. And it’s totally okay that you don’t like the trainers – they’re definitely Marmite, LOL! 😉
The subtle pinstripe is a perfect match for the jumper. I love how a “good” coat never dates. I have a beige cashmere coat bought in NY in 2004 which still looks good.
The navy coat looks great, especially with the baker boy cap which I love. I have worn black forever, but am now thinking that navy is a kinder neutral. I do have a black wool winter coat that I have worn for years. It never ever goes out of style.
Looking so very nice. Thanks for sharing the look.
Catherine, you are my idol when it comes to pattern and color mixing. Another great outfit that works! I love the pop of orange in the sweater and bag and that coat is truly a classic!
xx Darlene
I didn’t even notice the pinstripe in your coat until your close-up! Mixing three different patterns is a bold move, but as always, you carry it off gracefully!
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I’m always inspired by your pattern mixing and encouraged to be a bit more adventurous myself…..sometimes we all need a nudge, so thanks! That coat holds the whole thing together and can be used a million ways I’m sure….and nothing fast fashion about it
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Thank you so much Erika – glad you welcome the “nudge”! 😉 And yes, nothing fast fashion about this coat… the quality is second to none. I love it every time I put it on!
I think I’ve fallen for your Jeager coat, Catherine. I love the way you have styled it – it’s a forever piece indeed. I’m off to see if I can see a similar one! Enjoy the rest of your week.
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Thanks Alison – it’s SUCH a classic, isn’t it? Luckily similar navy coats are always available every winter, if you wait for the sales you could get a really quality one for a good price! x
I am totally with you on the re-wear, re-wear, re-wear thing. Although not as brave with the pattern mixing as you. Maybe that’s because I have so little pattered pieces. Love that coat and pants with the Fair Isle sweater. Lovely. 🙂
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I think “re-wear” is the most important word in fashion after the year we’ve had, Sue – and about time! It’s terrible that it’s taken something like a pandemic to make more people sit up and take notice of what we’re doing to the environment where fashion is concerned, but fast fashion simply HAD to be halted in its tracks…
And thank you, so glad you liked the combo x
Oh wow, Catherine, I love these colors and prints together! It has such a retro vibe and it is super cool. The navy coat really is stunning. No surprise that it is a long time favorite of yours. I have been wearing my denim overalls with turtleneck sweaters a lot lately. I should probably photograph some of the outfits! I am loving your cute baker boy hat and your hair in pigtails!
Shelbee
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Thanks Shelbee my lovely – pigtails for the win (i.e. bad hair days) I say! 😉
This is a fabulous outfit! I always enjoy seeing your pattern mixed posts, Catherine. It shows me how pattern mixing can work. And gives me the notion that I can be more adventurous in my own fashion pursuits
Michelle
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Aww thank you Michelle – being adventurous is what it’s all about 😀
What a gorgeous sweater. And the gorgeous coat! Love the pinstripes!
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Thanks Nancy – my excitement when I pulled it out of winter storage was palpable!! 😉
What an elegant workhorse this coat is! What I love the most in all these photos is the gleam in your eyes – no ****s given, indeed! Confidence is the most alluring perfume and the most irresistable accessory – thanks for continuing to demonstrate this in spades!
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It’s a workhorse for sure, Mary Katherine! And thank you for those lovely compliments, you’re a love as always xo
This is such a great look. I love the Jeager brand. I hope they pull through this difficult year xx
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I do too and I hope so too, Laurie…! 🙁
Thank you my lovely xx
I love this coat Catherine. The cut is beautiful and it looks fabulous every way you’ve styled it. You really are an inspiration. And you look beautiful and serene my friend xxxx
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Liz thank you! And that’s even with bird’s nest hair…! 😉 xx