tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post883601708627770590..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Running-errands wearDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-63010982961207728592010-01-18T22:29:46.502-05:002010-01-18T22:29:46.502-05:00You know, you are so right about a great coat!!!!!...You know, you are so right about a great coat!!!!! No matter what you have underneath it, YOU ARE that coat from the observer's perspective. <br /><br />I am working on a workshop for business women about how their "off-hours" style can affect their bottom line. That means you THINK about an outfit you can wear to the store at 11p.m. to pick up a gallon of Ben and Jerry's that you would'nt be MORTIFIED to run into a client or prospect in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-60766730132196972402010-01-15T12:19:35.165-05:002010-01-15T12:19:35.165-05:00Oh I love coats and a nice one is such a necessity...Oh I love coats and a nice one is such a necessity. Perhaps that is why I have ended up with a collection. After all, the coat is what everyone sees for quite a few months of the year, and they last so long. Yesterday I was wearing a coat that is still in fabulous shape after 11 years; I wouldn't have thought it so long, until I remembered it was a 40th birthday gift.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-85732567838593299292010-01-14T10:35:01.188-05:002010-01-14T10:35:01.188-05:00sisty: My favourite Madame-ism is to simply not ac...sisty: My favourite Madame-ism is to simply not accept an engagement ring that is under 5 carats; wait, she advises, until your husband can offer it, and wear a plain gold band till then.<br /><br />Frugal: And they last!<br /><br />Jane: Good pea coats are surprisingly durable. Five and going strong is very good!<br /><br />Belle: I amuse myself imagining Jessica Simpson arriving for her licensing meetings and being shown the clothes. The few items I've seen were nicely made.<br /><br />materfamilias: And I still think of that Oscar de la Renta jacket at Thrill!<br /><br />metscan: I saw the most exquisite shade of mink the other day, mid-grey with the lightest undertone of lilac. Very minimal style, like a collarless jacket, hip length. Worn with jeans and high boots, by a woman about 23.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-66319344117085545692010-01-14T06:58:21.458-05:002010-01-14T06:58:21.458-05:00Duchesse: I´m sure I too will be wearing my coats ...Duchesse: I´m sure I too will be wearing my coats for many years, actually the mink one is celebrating it´s 7 th year. The past 3 winters I got to use it only once ( the winters were so mild ), but this winter so far, has been a tough one, and I´m happy to wear mine now. A trench coat(ish) is practical too, but last year, since there were so many of them around, I sold my old Burberry and even got something for it.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-30627094235123232802010-01-13T21:10:49.601-05:002010-01-13T21:10:49.601-05:00This has been one of my indulgences over the past ...This has been one of my indulgences over the past few years since I've been working full-time, coats and jackets. I love being able to look polished no matter what (not that I always do, but I could . . .I have the coat!) with so little effort. Coat, scarf, good bag, good boots or shoes, and ready to go!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-13134566670003266122010-01-13T19:07:42.813-05:002010-01-13T19:07:42.813-05:00It amuses me to no end that the Jesica Simpson clo...It amuses me to no end that the Jesica Simpson clothing line is actually quite wearable. The pieces aren't fashion forward like the Alice and Olivia line, but they are cut with a flattering fit. I bought an inexpensive gray coat from the line this year.Belle de Villehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045827018848979761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-62253947111348904372010-01-13T15:27:12.015-05:002010-01-13T15:27:12.015-05:00You are so right about the coat--as Mr FS and I di...You are so right about the coat--as Mr FS and I discovered when we wore matching Burberry raincoats (circa 1980?) as mentioned in my last comment. We received many compliments!Frugal Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-65303972848831185622010-01-13T12:41:19.515-05:002010-01-13T12:41:19.515-05:00Duchesse, LOL! Don't you just love Madame, th...Duchesse, LOL! Don't you just love Madame, that old battleax? I have it on my nightstand and often just pick a letter of the alphabet at random before I go to sleep. There are always pearls of wisdom, and humor, in there. <br /><br />She also thinks that pierced ears are barbarian, but we'll cut her a little slack.....<br /><br />Anyway, I 100% agree with you (and Madame) about coats. And not black coats, either -- colorful ones!sistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09053105066815670135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-30302458021481044282010-01-13T12:35:26.807-05:002010-01-13T12:35:26.807-05:00metscan: Like you I wear coats for 4 years (plus a...metscan: Like you I wear coats for 4 years (plus as many more as I can get). Summer: though hard to find, silk or light Egyptian cotton raincoats are nice- coverage without weight or bulk. The last one I saw was by Jil Sander.<br /><br />Jane: Fitted pea coats are jaunty! I like them cut a bit on the long side, to cover the seat.<br /><br />lagatta: That's so exciting, maybe you would be willing to do a guest post on observations from your trip?<br /><br />sisty: One of my all time favourite books; I carry her advice in my head all the time- which is why I don't care for "jeggings" on women over 19. I caught Rita Wilson (no doing makeovers) on Oprah yesterday and thought "Madame would NOT find her 'well and properly' dressed."<br /><br />LPC: Gryphon not easy to find but worth searching for.<br /><br />Hostess: We both seem to have become particular about coats, but when they are right, you are all set.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-28908119543510511502010-01-13T11:10:24.125-05:002010-01-13T11:10:24.125-05:00How timely your post, I just acquired a very lovel...How timely your post, I just acquired a very lovely coat for that very purpose!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-87824049503813378932010-01-13T10:54:59.980-05:002010-01-13T10:54:59.980-05:00Duchesse, you and Imogen are on the same page toda...Duchesse, you and Imogen are on the same page today:). I wanted to chime in and endorse the Gryphon brand. I have a 3/4 sleeve short trench jacket from them and it's a life saver for just this reason. More spring than winter, but great.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-84676455546110926312010-01-13T10:47:34.656-05:002010-01-13T10:47:34.656-05:00That reminds me what Genevieve Darriaux said in he...That reminds me what Genevieve Darriaux said in her seminal book, Elegance -- "Coats! If only we never had to take them off." Or something along those lines.sistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09053105066815670135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-91391046033717943372010-01-13T10:39:42.205-05:002010-01-13T10:39:42.205-05:00I don't really like peacoats because they are ...I don't really like peacoats because they are double breasted so not very flattering for the busty, though I do like a single-breasted, similar style. I like about peacoat length or a bit longer. Must cover the ... assets. <br /><br />Where I live winters are cold too, but I really don't like self in long coats, probably because I'm not much taller than the famous Lizzes (da Queen and Taylor). I feel they weigh me down and make me feel less agile, and the Goddess knows that we have to keep walking at a good pace in the wintertime (I don't ride my bicycle in icy, snowy weather). <br /><br />It is a good time now to go in search of coats, whether for the depths of winter or a slightly lighter coat - I'll be travelling to Europe at winter's end for work so I need something transitional - it can be chilly and damp, though I doubt the current snow will still be on the ground in Belgium and Paris. <br /><br />Pseu, if you go up to San Francisco I imagine you'd need something a bit warmer for that chill damp air they can get on the Bay.lagatta à montréalhttp://www.lemab.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-54360494297787396532010-01-13T10:33:01.858-05:002010-01-13T10:33:01.858-05:00So true! I'm on my 5th winter with a fitted Pe...So true! I'm on my 5th winter with a fitted Perry Ellis pea coat that always draws tons of compliments and offsets my "less thoughtful" sartorial choices.La Locahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787872640044660485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-12598035901205140742010-01-13T10:14:17.812-05:002010-01-13T10:14:17.812-05:00These are fabulous! I'm loving that DVF which...These are fabulous! I'm loving that DVF which would be perfect for LA.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-39299347840216457612010-01-13T08:07:54.365-05:002010-01-13T08:07:54.365-05:00Just my favorite wear! A great coat ( along with b...Just my favorite wear! A great coat ( along with boots& a smashing largish bag ), is my rescue every time. Living in the north, a longish coat is a must. I have the black DvN for fall and spring, my long Moncler ( 4th year) and then my long mink coat ( remodeled,4th year). A simple skirt or jeans+ a cashmire knit under, my diamond earrings, and I´m ready to go. The summer is so short over here, that per moment I only have large shawls or pashminas. Any suggestions?mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.com