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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?

Babs03 Tue 11-Feb-25 19:05:18

Grammaretto, so clever to be able to make clothes like that, and I love those colours. You may be a proud mum but I think your daughter is probs pretty proud of you as well.
xx

NotSpaghetti Tue 11-Feb-25 19:07:03

Yes, I would.

foxie48 Tue 11-Feb-25 19:14:20

Yes, I love wearing the bright colours that suit my colouring and that coat would do just fine. I bought a beautiful jacket last week, the fabric is designed by an Italian artist and it has all the colours I know really suit me, the cut is great too, very flattering. It looks wonderful with a plain pair of trousers or a midi skirt and will also go over a plain dress. I think it will be my holiday jacket as it's light and will travel well. tbh I can't wait to wear it.

Scribbles Tue 11-Feb-25 19:21:11

I love it and would most certainly wear it! Tell your son to butt out, Kircubbin. Who told him he's the colour police?

JamesandJon33 Tue 11-Feb-25 19:25:07

Elmer ?

NanKate Tue 11-Feb-25 19:26:41

I love bright colours 👍I have an old friend who mainly wears beige, no bright scarf or lipstick. No doubt she thinks I am over the top with my colourful clothes. I bought a gorgeous tabard top in crimson recently, made in India, love it.

Allira Tue 11-Feb-25 19:27:46

JamesandJon33

Elmer ?

😁

westendgirl Tue 11-Feb-25 19:42:29

That is lovely. Just wish I was a bit taller.
Go for it . I'm sure your coat will lift everyone's spirits.

annodomini Tue 11-Feb-25 19:44:44

If I was 60 years younger and about 8 inches taller. Yes!

LucyAnna5 Tue 11-Feb-25 19:47:22

There’s a vaguely similar bright (shorter) jacket for shorter folks -

www.apricotonline.co.uk/colourful-check-hooded-coatigan/5051839846906Size8.html

M0nica Tue 11-Feb-25 19:49:28

Yes, you bet, and too hell with being a shortie. Its not what you do but the way that you do it that matters

Allira Tue 11-Feb-25 19:50:01

LucyAnna5

There’s a vaguely similar bright (shorter) jacket for shorter folks -

www.apricotonline.co.uk/colourful-check-hooded-coatigan/5051839846906Size8.html

If the checks didn't line up it would annoy me!
(I used to make my own and children's clothes)

Dickens Tue 11-Feb-25 21:15:30

Kandinsky

Oreo

I suppose it’s because a really nice black winter coat is very stylish & goes with everything. I saw an absolutely gorgeous one in Harrods a few years ago but sadly couldn’t afford the £5000 price tag.
A black coat with colourful accessories looks great.

I suppose it’s because a really nice black winter coat is very stylish & goes with everything

👍👍👍

Deedaa Tue 11-Feb-25 21:26:37

I love it and would happily wear it. My latest coat is black and white with a patchwork of flower patterns. Yesterday I was complimenting a middle aged lady who was shopping in a wonderful long padded coat which was covered in a wonderful multi coloured flower pattern. It looked like the annual Orchid show at Kew.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 11-Feb-25 21:31:32

I have sensible stylish coats, grey one and a black one, but hey ho, colour is fun, and nobody is too old to have fun!

crazyH Tue 11-Feb-25 21:34:28

Just checked that Lucuanna - it’s so reasonable too - £35/- hmm … I’ll sleep on it. Do I need another jacket ?

crazyH Tue 11-Feb-25 21:35:18

Sorry LucyAnna

aggie Tue 11-Feb-25 21:45:08

I love it ! But I’m too short to wear it !

seadragon Wed 12-Feb-25 08:55:34

Love it, but then I am a Lucy & Yak fan. My son would not dare tell what to wear...or not wear....

Dogmum2 Wed 12-Feb-25 09:02:39

I am so glad you bought it smile I am another vote yes. I love clothes, although usually found in walking gear and dull waterproofs, my wardrobe contains much sparkle and colour and thankfully my family (mostly) indulge me albeit with the occasional eye roll.

Wear it and enjoy it x

Poppyred Wed 12-Feb-25 09:48:08

Love the colours, but no.

LaCrepescule Wed 12-Feb-25 11:29:32

It’s lovely and would absolutely wear it. I’m wearing a gorgeous orange jumper from Oliver Bonas and always go for colour these days (but not on the bottom half, trousers are jeans or neutral colours.)
I love colourful long summer dresses too and can’t wait to wear them.
Don’t listen to your son, his view is ridiculous.

maddyone Wed 12-Feb-25 11:34:01

Since so many Gransnetters absolutely love this colourful coat, I’m just wondering why I never see anyone dressed in a similar style when I’m out and about. Just never see it.
Strange, the streets should awash with people wearing something like this since it’s so popular.

dragonfly46 Wed 12-Feb-25 11:36:41

Yes I would - love it, just what you need on a gloomy day.

TheWeirdoAgain59 Wed 12-Feb-25 11:40:12

I think it's absolutely gorgeous, I'd wear it!

It's so colourful and looks really comfy!