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Unexpected sartorial problem

(42 Posts)
Aveline Tue 14-Oct-25 11:44:37

I recently treated myself to a new everyday winter jacket. I saw it online and liked it but went into town to the shop to buy it. It's lovely. Very smart. The only snag is that it's so noisy! It rustles and creaks as I walk along. (Its definitely the jacket btw!)
Nothing to do about it. I'll just have to get used to it.

Allira Tue 14-Oct-25 11:48:51

What is it lined with?

At least everyone knows you're coming!
Sorry, I shouldn't laugh but 😂

Aveline Tue 14-Oct-25 11:53:53

I know! It's got a lovely soft lining but I might as well be blowing a trombone as I go along!

Oreo Tue 14-Oct-25 12:15:57

😂

Oreo Tue 14-Oct-25 12:17:21

I used to have some shoes that did the same thing, got rid of them when I saw someone turn their head to look, they made a squelching farty sound😁

MollyNew Tue 14-Oct-25 12:17:57

grin

Lathyrus3 Tue 14-Oct-25 12:20:58

That’s twice I’ve laughed at a thread in two minutes. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I can’t wear cord trouser ( very fashionable this season) because my fat thighs create such a noise as I walk😳

Oreo Tue 14-Oct-25 12:22:53

We could have made a grand entrance as a trio 😄

Lathyrus3 Tue 14-Oct-25 12:24:46

Now you’ve made me laugh again. Great vision..

What is Gransnet coming too………l

Oreo Tue 14-Oct-25 12:28:42

Quite honestly Lathyrus this site needs a bit more humour.
I often laugh at things on MN.

dogsmother Tue 14-Oct-25 12:50:06

Oh what a shame, too late to return it I suppose? I too giggled at this though, sorry.

Aveline Tue 14-Oct-25 13:10:17

I love the thought of our Gransnet trio marching along loudly and proudly!

keepingquiet Tue 14-Oct-25 13:14:12

This is the problem with on-line shopping- you are never completely sure what you are going to get!

Aveline Tue 14-Oct-25 13:15:17

Here it is if you're wondering where the noisy rustling is coming from. That's me modelling it 😂

Lathyrus3 Tue 14-Oct-25 13:29:14

Oh that’s unfair because it’s a perfect jacket (apart from the noise😬)

I see you don’t have the thigh problem 🤣

Allira Tue 14-Oct-25 13:30:44

Aveline

I know! It's got a lovely soft lining but I might as well be blowing a trombone as I go along!

Trumpet Voluntary!!

Aveline Tue 14-Oct-25 13:31:25

Actually I do look exactly like that girl but with trousers the proper length of course.

Allira Tue 14-Oct-25 13:35:13

I've got some farty shoes as well 😁

And swishy corduroy trousers.
If I bought that coat I could be a one-woman band!

Composition: 43% organic cotton, 37% recycled nylon, 20% recycled cotton, Lining: 100% recycled polyester
It's the lining - made from recycled milk bottles, I reckon.

Apart from that, it's a lovely coat.

Allira Tue 14-Oct-25 13:37:18

Aveline

Here it is if you're wondering where the noisy rustling is coming from. That's me modelling it 😂

What are you doing on Gransnet, Aveline?
You don't look more than about twenty, or else you're very well-preserved.
😁

Casdon Tue 14-Oct-25 13:40:28

Sorry to say Aveline that three years ago I bought a beautiful looking, warm jacket with a furry lining, and it was weather proofed, but it crackled every time I moved. After one winter, much as I liked the look and warmth of it, it had to go. I couldn’t relax in it, particularly when I was driving, or carrying anything. Never again. Can you return it?

Blossoming Tue 14-Oct-25 13:41:35

Fabulous moisturiser Aveline, what brand is it?

Aveline Tue 14-Oct-25 15:13:10

It's not actually moisturiser Blossoming I just iron my face every morning wink

Usedtobeblonde Tue 14-Oct-25 15:17:05

That laugh is just what I needed.
I decided to do some decluttering but realised I don’t have the energy needed so settled for GN instead.
I am so pleased I did, this thread has done me a power of good.

Usedtobeblonde Tue 14-Oct-25 15:19:44

You can tell what a lazy so and so I am I have three posts on Last Hour.

SueDonim Tue 14-Oct-25 16:11:16

grin. You just need to whistle loudly when wearing your coat, Aveline!

I was looking at shiny pleather clothes in a shop yesterday and said to dh they must crackle and rustle when you wear them. The thought of creaking trousers or blouses puts me right off, plus they’re basically plastic! I think people must think they’re some sort of vegetarian version of leather but basically, they’re glorified binbags. 😂