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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?

Crossstitchfan Fri 21-Feb-25 00:33:18

Beautiful coat but I think the wearer would need to be tall to carry it off. I am barely 5’ so wouldn’t attempt it.

Fidelity2 Thu 20-Feb-25 23:47:40

No.It looks hidious!

mae13 Wed 19-Feb-25 04:17:36

Is that Meghan Marvellous, at a distance? I bet Prince Harry has a suit to match......

Ali08 Wed 19-Feb-25 00:59:43

I do not understand WHY, in winter, the shops sell us dark coats? Surely, lovely bright coats like this would be best suited to be seen on dark winter nights?!
Last winter we went out for a family meal, it was our grandsons 1st birthday and everyone turned up in dark coats. Except me, of course, because I'd managed to find a lovely bright pink coat!!
Hells bells, I don't want to be run over because the poor driver couldn't see me!

I think, to carry this coat well, the wearer should be tall, but that's just my opinion. If you like it, kircubbin, you buy it and wear it proudly, my dear!!!

And please show us what it looks like on you!

Sara1954 Sun 16-Feb-25 21:19:25

I think it’s lovely, and I would definitely wear it. Hopefully my son would never presume to tell me what not to wear, but if he did, I would completely ignore him.

Lydie45 Sun 16-Feb-25 20:32:25

Why not. I couldn’t wear it as I am too short but I have colourful coats. A red one, blue one, green one and a black one for funerals. Where is it written when you are old you have to wear ‘drab’

jeanie99 Sat 15-Feb-25 22:58:54

It doesn't matter what your son thinks or anyone else, if you like it wear it.

hollysteers Thu 13-Feb-25 16:51:29

We all have different tastes thank goodness, so enjoy wearing your Joseph multi coloured coat!

I saw a girl waiting for a train the other day, long black hair, giant gold lion earrings, patterned coloured bomber jacket, lime green flowing skirt and chunky boots. I thought she looked eccentric and fabulous.
Felt rather boring alongside her and I’ve always been considered rather bohemian…

Shelflife Thu 13-Feb-25 13:38:29

If you like it you wear it! I love it.

Tenko Thu 13-Feb-25 12:28:44

I love it , I love bright colours but at 5 2” I’m too short , it would drown me .

Aldom Thu 13-Feb-25 08:48:36

I had to look up the word hoaching.
It's Scottish slang, meaning, amongst other things, decidedly unpleasant.
Every day's a school day. smile

Lilikemaho Thu 13-Feb-25 06:06:14

Totally agree its hoaching

HiPpyChick57 Thu 13-Feb-25 03:00:01

I definitely would wear it.
Warm and cheerful.
I love bright colours.

MayBee70 Thu 13-Feb-25 00:39:53

I’m sorry but I think it’s awful. And I usually like quirky clothes sad.

V3ra Thu 13-Feb-25 00:25:14

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.

You've just described my son's girlfriend. A more lovely young woman you couldn't hope to meet, absolute heart of gold 🤗

Allira Wed 12-Feb-25 23:31:09

Not how I imagined you, Eloethan
Surprising how we think we know what posters look like 😃
Eloethan - tall and willowy.

Eloethan Wed 12-Feb-25 23:23:52

It wouldn't suit me at all, I am only 4 foot 11.

I don't really like it anyway, but I think people should wear what appeals to them and what they feel comfortable in.

cornergran Wed 12-Feb-25 23:15:25

I’d definitely try it on, if it suited me then of course I’d go out in it. As far as sons go I know one would egg me on, the other would look horrified and sigh a lot. I’m good at ignoring that one grin. Enjoy it kirkcubbin, it’s a coat to lift spirits.

Gingster Wed 12-Feb-25 23:06:56

I love it but wouldn’t wear it at my age.

Sarahr Wed 12-Feb-25 22:26:57

Yes.

Ellie Anne Wed 12-Feb-25 22:13:27

I m too small.it would drown me. But if you are tall enough to carry it off go for it.

Kartush Wed 12-Feb-25 21:05:13

If I were a foot taller and 6 feet thinner I would most certainly wear it. Tell your son th pull his head in 😂

Sawsage2 Wed 12-Feb-25 20:31:22

In one word, NO

Mojack26 Wed 12-Feb-25 20:01:04

No..... but if you like it buy it. Not up to your son

Mojack26 Wed 12-Feb-25 19:58:59

No not for me but if you like it.....