What I Wore: Sunset
top | jeans | scarf | sunglasses | coat | booties
Top: 1.State (L; plus size option) | Jeans: Gap (23S; similar, plus size option) | Booties: VANELi c/o Marmi Shoes (similar) | Silk Scarf: Vintage pocket square (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Coat: Amazon (2XL)
This past weekend was really busy and we didn't have much time to take photos for the blog. These photos are from last weekend at National Harbor. I wore this look as we enjoyed the sunset from our hotel balcony.
So I've been meaning to talk about this coat, the one I bought a couple weeks ago and have been showing like crazy on the blog. I've wanted a leopard faux fur coat for a while, but it's hard to find one of quality that comes in my size. I ordered from Bloomie's, from Nordstrom, from Evans, and from Amazon Fashion from a few designer brands. None of them compared in quality and fit to this less than $90 coat from an unknown brand on Amazon. Read the reviews, many said this ran super small. The size chart would lead me to buy a L or XL, but based on the reviews I went with XXL and am so glad I did. While the XL likely would have fit, there would have been no room for a sweater or sweatshirt underneath. And the fur is so silky, when it's chilly while watching TV I often grab this instead of a throw to stay cozy. I had this coat arrive the same day as this coat from Via Spiga. The Via Spiga in L fit great, but it was shaped like a fur from the '80s (hello puffed shoulders) and the fur was so scratchy and dull. Also… zippers on pockets on a faux fur? Just trying to open a pocket caused the fur to get caught. Don't assume a higher price or a better-known brand equals better quality or better style.
Love the leopard coat! Call me crazy but I swear you featured a leopard coat about 2 or 3 years ago…from ASOS. I loved it so much I stalked it until it went on sale and bought it. I could swear you featured it on your blog. I forgot I have it somewhere in the back of my closet so thanks for reminding me!
Never had one from ASOS… I have a collarless brushed wool leopard coat from Talbots, but it’s lighterweight. I don’t think I’ve ever had a coat from ASOS, they’re never left in my size though I drool over them!! Get yours out and ROCK IT!
Love the pattern mixing!
Liv
livforstyle.net
Thanks Liv!
In love with that beautiful coat!
It’s so soft and cozy!
Leopard coats make me happy! ๐
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.com
Me too!
Ok. Enough. I can’t stand it any longer! I just ordered this beautiful coat. I sure hope it fits me and looks as great on me as it does on you. Thanks for sharing the find. I would have never taken the plunge on amazon with this coat if I hadn’t seen it on you!
Keep me posted, and if you love it send me a photo, I think a lot of you have gotten it and I’d love to see you in it!
You look great! I love the stripes/leopard pattern mix.
Me too, my favorite pattern mixing!
Beautiful coat!
Jaymie
Thanks Jaymie!