Jean Shrimpton in Vogue Paris August 1965. Photographer Guy Bourdin.
This summer seemed to go faster than any other, and my plans to share my summer fashion favorites have been scrapped to make way for autumn styleaspirations. I plan to spend the next several posts sharing some of my favorite fall fashions.
First up is the pink coat. I’m sure that you’ve been spotting them. I have a special attachment to the pink coat because I’ve had one in my winter coat collection for the past 7 years. Mine is another Lilly Pulitzer find, a beautiful pink wool coat that I believe that I purchased for 50% off at a boutique in the midwest. In the months following my purchase, I saw Meredith Viera wearing the green version of my coat on The Today Show.
Readers, I have received more compliments on this pink coat than any other piece of clothing I have ever worn. When I get dressed, I’m not looking for compliments (though they are always welcome), but I relish the fact that this piece of clothing has garnered me more compliments than any other because it’s the only piece of clothing I own that my husband complains about! So when a man on the subway asked to take my picture because he wanted to show his sisters who love pink (Do I really believe that?), not exactly the type of attention I want, I couldn’t wait to share this anecdote with my husband.
Here is a little pink coat inspiration to push you into fall:
Via Pinterest
Via Stylecaster
Via What Do I Wear?
I particularly love how this pink coat adds just the right amount of punch to basic black and white.
Here are my Top Picks for Pink Coats:
Victoria’s Secret (A steal!)
And one of my favorite pieces for fall…
Are you thinking pink when it comes to coats these days? What is the item of clothing that has fetched you the most compliments?