Topcoat: Thrift Store | Button-Up: Ralph Lauren
Neck-Tie: Marshalls | Cardigan: ASOS
Denim Jeans: ASOS | Socks: H&M
Tassel Loafers: Hush Puppies/DSW
During one of those three day weekends in December, I had the opportunity to check out a random consignment shop in Brooklyn. This particular store sold a variety of used and refurbished items in excellent condition.
After spending an hour looking around the store, I eventually stumbled upon the perfect topcoat. To be honest, I rarely find coats that fit perfectly. Since my arms are disproportionate to my height, sleeve length is always a problem. Then, when I found a coat with long enough sleeves, the coat itself is too large.
Now, back to our original conversation. Not only did the sleeves cover the full length of my arms, this particular coat was long enough to keep my legs warm as well. Needless to say, this coat was a perfect addition to my outerwear collection. I typically wear it with the intent of dressing it up for the night.
As you can see in the outfit shown above, I like wearing this coat with a nice sweater, neck-tie, button-up, pants, and loafers. I tried to put together different styles, where I could pull specific hues from the coat. So, I went with a grey, mustard, and black color combination. Most of these items were already sitting in my closet, except for the skinny jeans and tassel loafers.
For months, I have been looking for a pair of skinny jeans in grey, and found them on ASOS. The loafers were purchased as a Christmas gift from Mom Dukes. Since I already owned the brown version, it was only appropriate to request the black pair as well.
Overall, this coat was a perfect buy for the winter. Hopefully, you can find other valuables from your local thrift store before this season runs out. Let us know what treasures you find in the comments section below.
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