Friends, have you ever saw a trend that you thought, “oh! that looks amazing but I could never wear that”? Well, I have! And I have pretty recently.
I clearly recall reading the Fall 2011 trend report titled “Your Coat Will Skim the Ground” in New York Magazine and sighed. I love how dramatic the look is but I thought I would never like a long coat on a 5 foot me.
Below images from “Your Coat Will Skim the Ground, ” NY Mag.
Below images from WSJ “Sweeping Winter Fashion Statement“
Well, well, well! Who knew this 5 foot girl would fall in LOVE a extra long coat?!?!
(hat-thrifted; skirt-thrifted via goodwill; boots-urban outfitters; coat-h&m)
I completely thought a long coat would engulf me but I actually really really love the way it looks and it is a completely different kind of coat for me, so YAY for something new.
I usually wear a knee skimming length or higher and never thought I could wear a coat with a longer length because I’m so petite. Silly, silly me!
When I wear it I completely feel like a secret agent/Audrey Hepburn.
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So friends, that teaches me! How about you? Have you ever fallen in love with something you never thought would work on you?
my Lanvin coat that I bought last year is about that long, and i totally love it! and i’m about 5’3″. yay for the short girls in long coats–you look fab J!
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I am so glad you decided to get a long coat! I think long pieces like these are so elegant and dramatic!
hehe you look quite sharp in that coat! Love it 🙂
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I’ve been loving the long coat trend and wear it daily. I’m only 5’6″, so sometimes the proportions look off on me, but still, whatevs, I say wear it unabashedly! The long trenches are fabulous!
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Long coats are very elegant and that one looks beautiful on you. I find that often if I try something on that I don’t think will look good it goes and surprises me and looks good. I think it’s always good to try new things.
The other day I saw a man wearing a super-long rain coat, almost a duster. It went to his ankles and it looked amazing. He’s probably had it for years because it’s hard to find things like that now, but I remember thinking that I wanted one.
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I can totally relate! I was really hesitant to try pop-colour dresses, but I’m really loving them.
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You look so cute! I usually go for the knee-length coats myself. If I could find an extra-long coat that didn’t swallow me whole or looked too bulky on me, I would totally go for it. The winters are so harsh here, so a coat like this would be a great investment.
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Hi beautiful! That coat looks fantastic on you! The slim cut makes it work on your itty bitty frame. I’m sorry I’ve been such a bad blogger friend lately. Stupid real life getting in the way again. Love you!
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That coat looks amazing on you. I found a coat this weekend, same length, at a thrift store that I am planning on wearing in NY later this month. I love it it’s long, black and fitted. The cut is divine. Can’t wait to wear it. I love when a piece of clothing can help you feel even more confident/powerful.
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You totally rock that coat
Love you!!
Anne
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Oh, great coat! It is a bit secret-agent-y, but the very elegant 40s secret agent-y. 🙂
I’ll have to look it up in H&M! 🙂
I’ve never thought about this question, I guess I never consciously dismiss a fashion idea fearing it wouldn’t suit me… I rather make aesthetic decisions, and I think long coats look amazing! So if I found one for a nice price, I’d totally get one for myself too. 🙂
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OH i love your mind Madeline! It was a lesson for me to not dismiss a new idea and to keep my mind open. You really never know unless you try. Heart you, friend!
Great find! The coat looks great on you. Some of the pictures from the catwalks are amazing, no wonder you fell in love with this trend!
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WOW! How did I miss this? you look amazing in that coat! I have an affinity for coats, and jackets in longer styles during this season, there’s a certain elegance that comes with it. The second and third style above are my favourites as well. -xo
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