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Would you wear this?

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kircubbin2000 Tue 11-Feb-25 12:28:40

I thought this looked lovely for a Spring coat but my very conservative son told me not to be ridiculous. I'm still tempted. Would you wear something so loud?

rocketstop Wed 12-Feb-25 19:12:43

If I was taller and slimmer I'd wear it, it's lovely, but unfortunately it would make me look like a table with Queen Anne legs grin

Ilovedogs22 Wed 12-Feb-25 18:44:02

Barbarasmum

No. It's the sort of coat (whoever wears it) that brings to mind someone who has multiple piercings and tatts plus multi coloured hair.

Yeah Baby!
Colourful hair, piercings & tats ect.
They would look fabulous with this controversial coat & would complete the look nicely.
Bob's your uncle & Fanny's your aunt.
Job done! 😉

Emilymaria Wed 12-Feb-25 18:30:29

You sound like a lot of fun! How did you end up with such a conservative (or dull) son? If I were your friend I would insist on taking you out to lunch to show off you and the coat

Jaye53 Wed 12-Feb-25 18:29:40

I would in black and white. it swamps the model wearing it in my opinion looks far too big for her.

BlueSapphire Wed 12-Feb-25 18:02:48

Yes, I would love to - if I were a foot taller!

Margiknot Wed 12-Feb-25 17:44:34

I imagine that would look lovely on my taller similar aged friend ( who suits the orange turquoise and yellowgreens ( spring colours) in this coat. I might consider a similar petite fit coat in blue or red based or summery colours, but even cut shorter a bold pattern may swamp me.

SilverFoxette75 Wed 12-Feb-25 17:42:25

I’d wear it if it were more fitted, I’m not a fan of all the oversized clothes in shops

Crazygrandma60 Wed 12-Feb-25 17:35:19

I love it and would definitely wear it if I were a little taller x

CanadianGran Wed 12-Feb-25 17:30:53

I wouldn't, but I would admire it if someone else did!

I just hate the huge fit... the shoulders are drooping and it's much too large on her.
this one from sezane has a better fit, in my opinion:
www.sezane.com/ca/product/viktor-coat/red-check#size-2

Ilovedogs22 Wed 12-Feb-25 17:10:49

Please my forgive pigeon English!
My husband has flustered me again & not in a good way. 🙄🙄🙄🙄

Ilovedogs22 Wed 12-Feb-25 17:04:00

Yes HelenIouise! I'm only 5ft tall & have be careful what I wear or I can look like twit!
My husband says my mouth makes up for it, I just take that as a compliment, ignorance is bliss. 😊

Maggiemaybe Wed 12-Feb-25 17:00:59

Oreo

Never mind it could have been worse…
‘Ah here comes a lady with a very ugly smile and a very lovely coat’😲

Oh, how true, Oreo! It’s easier to change the coat. Though DH likes it - because it’s easier to find me amongst all the other - ahem - mature ladies in M & S.

knspol Wed 12-Feb-25 16:49:24

Personally I wouldn't wear it but it looks great and I would admire it on anyone else just not my style. If you like it, go for it!

Ladyripple Wed 12-Feb-25 16:24:26

I would absolutely wear this ,love bright colours and they are what I wear all the time.I am 77.

Just because I am old doesn’t mean I am going to wear a boring beige jumper and pair of M and S classic trousers.

GrammaH Wed 12-Feb-25 16:21:36

Yes I certainly would! I've just bought this coat and asi stepped out of the car, the first person I saw said what a beautiful coat it is. It's lovely & cheerdmful and I feel really great in it. It's lovely to have some nice bright colours at this really dreary time of the year

Naughtyneine Wed 12-Feb-25 16:12:00

I would but DH would probably say Coco the Clown wants his costume back....

Laurie86 Wed 12-Feb-25 16:08:53

You bet I would! It's beautiful.

netflixfan Wed 12-Feb-25 15:42:36

keepingquiet

I would if it were more fitted- the fashion is for them to look big I think but I'd end up looking like a roll end of carpet!

Roll end of carpet!! 🤣🤣🤣

thomasina34 Wed 12-Feb-25 15:39:04

Yes I would I already have coats and jackets similar, a nice pair of black trousers and a top underneath will look lovely

Prettythings Wed 12-Feb-25 15:24:08

I think it is lovely, may not be for everyone, but if you like it then wear it and enjoy it. I, for one, am sick of beige, grey and boring, I love colour.

Beejay3 Wed 12-Feb-25 15:22:12

I think it would be great for me with my white hair!!
Barbarax

GrannyGravy13 Wed 12-Feb-25 15:20:01

Oreo

If instead of somebody you don’t know on a forum, your best friend had asked your advice about this technicolour coat would you have answered in the same way?

I would have answered the same, I like it and would wear it.

I am so fed up with boring clothes.

Oreo Wed 12-Feb-25 15:15:03

If instead of somebody you don’t know on a forum, your best friend had asked your advice about this technicolour coat would you have answered in the same way?

oodles Wed 12-Feb-25 15:14:33

I'd wear it, if I could get a length and size that fitted me try telling your son what he can't wear and see how that goes down!

Granra2 Wed 12-Feb-25 15:08:00

If you like it wear it! Personally I would not, reminds me of Elmer the elephant.