MY INVESTMENT WARDROBE: THE NAVY COAT.

“A Navy Coat?” I hear you exclaim, but yes. Navy, not black. You see in my teens I wore a lot of black, even to this day some of my friends call me a walking funeral. Black felt (and still feels) so comfortable and natural to me. Put simply it is the colour for everyone and anyone, you can dress it down, you can dress it up. It’s just… perfect. However with that being said, I have far too much black in my wardrobe and in terms of outerwear I always tend to play it safe.

So that’s where this navy number comes in, I bought it for a mere £1 at East End Thrift Store’s infamous Pound Sale. It’s a little bit big and it smelt like something that had died in the 90’s (If anyone knows how to get that ‘vintage’ smell out of clothes please help me!) but for £1 I simply cannot complain. I’ve added an old Topshop faux fur stole to give it a little oompf as i felt it was lacking something.

I can’t wait for the great British winter to begin. I can already picture this with a chunky knit, brightly coloured tights and some Dr Martens. Ahhhh bring on the cold!

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18 Comments

  1. Style Crescent
    September 10, 2013 / 9:46 am

    Love it, can't believe that was £1!! What a bargain! xxhttp://stylecrescent.blogspot.co.uk/

  2. Grace
    September 10, 2013 / 10:14 am

    I really like this! And I'll definitely be taking a trip to East End Thrift Store, what a great find.www.inspirationormadness.comxoxo

  3. Virgos and Kisses
    September 10, 2013 / 10:53 am

    WHAT!!! a pound! thats awesome!virgosandkisses.blogpot.co.uk

  4. Leila Iman
    September 10, 2013 / 11:23 am

    That coat is gorgeous! You seem prepared for the brilliant british weather to kick in haha x

  5. Toots Lightbody
    September 10, 2013 / 12:58 pm

    No way this is such a bargain! I really wanted to get down to that sale but I didn't manage to for some reason I can't remember now, I must must must do next time and keep my fingers crossed for gems like these!t00ts.blogspot.co.uk x

  6. CatherineAgnes
    September 10, 2013 / 2:22 pm

    I love a good navy coat! I try not to buy black coats as I always used to wear black coats and feel like its to easy for me to rely on them, haha!As for the 'Vintage Smell' I'd buy a fabric spray like the cheaper version of febreeze and just spray it all over and hang it out on the washing line for a good few hours. If not you might have to dry clean it or hand wash it! Thanks for the comment on my blog too btw! As always I love your blog!(sorry for the essay!)http://agnesandelle.blogspot.co.uk/Cat xx

  7. Walk On The Style Site
    September 10, 2013 / 3:53 pm

    wow- a beautiful unique piece! Check out my latest OOTD 🙂

  8. Jen
    September 10, 2013 / 7:10 pm

    mannnn this coat…so jel!x

  9. Diane
    September 10, 2013 / 7:42 pm

    It's beautiful i'm waiting to see you in there

  10. Lavinya Royes
    September 10, 2013 / 10:02 pm

    £1! No Sade shut up £1. its a beaut…..btw wash it lol.no but really i bought a vintage camo jacket and the "old" smell was horrendous. Daz came to my rescue lol xxx

  11. nokhuthula nyoni
    September 11, 2013 / 8:13 am

    Its beaut!! Ahh, I have to go thrift shopping in London 🙂

  12. Pastime Bliss
    September 11, 2013 / 10:14 am

    What a bargain! Love the fur trim. Need to visit this thrift store when next I'm in LondonLola xx

  13. Anonymous
    September 11, 2013 / 4:20 pm

    Lovely! Navy is a beautiful colour.I love going to vintage or charity shops for things like coats, because it's something I'll end up wearing so often that I'd end up a little peeved if I bought something from a high street shop and spotted 100 other people in it every day. I'm slightly seething with jealousy that your coat was only £1!Dry cleaning might help get the musty smell out, or you could try to mask it by stashing it in a drawer or box with some scented sachets for a week or so.

  14. Jade
    September 12, 2013 / 12:24 pm

    I've been dying to start compiling my winter coat wish list – i'm definitely more of a colder months gal. Great choice by the way! x

  15. Monalisa
    September 13, 2013 / 8:50 pm

    I have the same love for black and I just embrace it 🙂 I just love wearing it but I do admit I have been giving navy blue another look lately lolMona – Supremelise xx

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