I mentioned to Mike how much I adored her red coat but the only problem with wearing a coat of such a distinct colour is that if you wear it enough you end up being known as "Red Coat girl". We talked about it for a few minutes but Mike kind of laughed off my idea of a red coat being so noticeable.
A month later Mike and I were walking and I saw another girl in a red coat. I told him that I really liked that red coat as well and it was really similar to the girl we saw in Stephos. That's when we realized it was the same girl.
"See Mike? Do you really think I would have noticed her twice if she hadn't been wearing the red coat?"
I'm still not sure he believed my theory.
Another month or so later I was walking downtown alone when I saw her again. Same red coat.
So I sent Mike a text "I just saw Red Coat girl".
To which he replied "point proven".
Sweater: Zara.
Jeans: Gap.
Boots: Steve Madden.
Necklace: Banana Republic.
Gloves: Sears or something.
I don't know where my deep seeded need to not repeat clothing came from (who am I kidding... I blame facebook) but I legitimately worry about wearing something too often. I wasn't going to wear this coat today because I had worn it in a recent post. I know it's not realistic to never repeat clothing and it's even less realistic with outerwear which is why up until recently I hadn't purchased a red coat.
But I'm a real girl on a real budget and I'm going to have to get over my silliness because I really like this coat.
Besides, "Red Coat Girl" kind of has a nice ring to it.
I love that red coat. It looks great on you! And I would definitely say there are far worse things to be known as than "Red Coat Girl". It's a pretty cute nickname, actually.
ReplyDeleteWell red definitely looks great on you and I think it would be great to be known as "red coat girl" at least you're admiring her!
ReplyDeleteI love the red coat. I think certain things can become trade mark items. If you were wearing the same old ratty t-shirt from high school... I might tell you to buy something new. Red coats are to die for.... wear it everyday!
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Haha, I completely agree with your theory about becoming such & such girl. It happened to me with my mustard laptop case. I met someone at a party who admitted to knowing me as the girl with the yellow laptop case. I walk to work every day & am always walking around downtown, so I tend to pass the same people on a daily basis. Anyway, love the red coat (I'm a 'red coat girl' myself!!) and I lovvve your necklace! I've been on the the hunt for a short but sturdy gold necklace, and yours looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDue to your theory I hope I become Yellow Coat Girl around here :)
ReplyDeleteI love this outfit so much!
Love this!! I like that he finally said you were right about the theory too. Perfect red coat! :)
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind being a red coat girl :) There's this gorgeous jacket on ModCloth that I've been eyeing too! Great find from F21 you're wearing there :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this coat is from 21! Clearly I'm not shopping there enough. But I like your bold coat theory... seems totally plausible to me.
ReplyDeletehey sista I am all about bright colored coats! I also love the name, red coat girl :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a wonderful Christmas season :)
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Love the boots and red coat!!
ReplyDeletedon't feel bad! i outfit-repeat ALL the time. it's hard not to, not out of laziness but because yes, we're on a budget. we're real people :) and that's okay! it makes you more relatable, for sure. anyway, LOVE the coat -- f21's outerwear is great because it's so cheap, but still gets the job done!
ReplyDeleteLove the red coat! I recently got a a longer double-breasted one too! This reminds me I should make a post about it :) Forever 21 always has great jackets for great prices when you want many alternatives!
ReplyDeleteRed coats are a great statement peice, yours is amazing!! This outfit is great.
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Love the story Melissa, so cute. You look adorable in your red coat... it totally pops against your blonde locks and goes so well with the cognac boots! I've been wanting to invest in a red coat for a while too but it's so hard to find a good one! Crossing my fingers for boxing day sales :D
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What a cute exchange with your boyfriend :) I personally love red coats, and I would love to be a Red Coat girl.
ReplyDeleteAw, you make such a cute Red Coat Girl!! Although I think with your gorgeous hair, even with the red coat on you could also be Great Hair Girl. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the red coat on you! However I totally understand what you mean. I have class with a girl who I will forever remember as "lime green sweater girl".
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Maybe it's fate that you encountered the Red Coat girl 3 times? It was a sign for you to purchase your own red coat. Love the colour! I need to break out of the box and purchase something not black, gray, white, etc. Hahaha. My wardrobe colour is so drab. I know what you mean when you spot someone whose wearing something distinctive. Out of a sea of people, it's the first thing you notice.
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Ooh the clean classic lines of that red coat, the striped top, the gold knot statement necklace--love! And I know what you mean about the desire not to repeat clothing. Blogging probably exacerbates it and you probably feel it much more than I do because you post outfits on a daily basis and I only do it once a week lol. It's that feeling of having something shiny and new to wear and to show the blogosphere. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the red coat! I've been seeing so many great red coats in the blogging world lately. Definitely some great inspiration!
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Just found your site from Weardrobe and I love your style! Love that sassy red coat. Looks so great on you! Looking forward to watching you.
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