As a teenager and into my
twenties I was never a fan of coats.
Maybe it is something to do with being a Northern girl, but outerwear
and I never really agreed and I could never find a coat or jacket that enticed
me to wear it.
Today I have to show you a new grey and black speckled coat from Taking Shape. I tend to wear a lot of different colours and patterns in my workwear and so was looking for a coat that would go with everything.
The Cardinal Coat has a large collar which keeps me warm in the cold months and the fabric is just the right thickness to be neither too cold or too warm. The fit comes up a little bigger on me than usual but that said, I always like a little more room in my Winter coats to allow for the inevitably needed extra layers of clothing.
I am 5ft 4 and as you can see the coat falls to slightly below the knee. There is stitch detailing to the sides and around the pockets and it has an asymmetric hemline. For some reason every coat I have liked this season has not had pockets so it is a relief to have somewhere to put my gloves and MP3 player; essentials on a cold trip to work!
The only small downside that I have noticed about this coat is that there is only one large button to fasten it and on a windy day the coat does tend to fly open. Also, due to my large bosom and very short waist the placement of the button doesn't sit well on my body.
I'm a firm believer that fashion should work for you, not the other way round. I love the coat and would not let the placement of a button stop me wearing it so I decided to see what I could change. The coat looks fantastic unbuttoned but also I found that by closing it at a lower point, this suited me much better. As such, I have removed the button and have attached two inside press studs which close a few inches lower.
The result is as you see below. The Cardinal coat works perfectly for me and I feel brilliant wearing it. It goes with everything I have worn it with and have had compliments on how it looks.
I'm sure on a different body shape the coat will look perfect off the rack, but this is how it worked best for me. You can find the Cardinal Coat here priced at £125.00 which for at coat that will go with everything and is a timeless shape and colour, is a good investment piece.
* This coat was gifted to me by
Taking Shape however the opinion and review is my own.
Now I’ve reached my thirties my
attitude has changed. Quite possibly due
to the number of years I have stood shivering at bus stops but these days,
warm, cozy and stylish coats are always at the top of my wish list.
Today I have to show you a new grey and black speckled coat from Taking Shape. I tend to wear a lot of different colours and patterns in my workwear and so was looking for a coat that would go with everything.
The Cardinal Coat has a large collar which keeps me warm in the cold months and the fabric is just the right thickness to be neither too cold or too warm. The fit comes up a little bigger on me than usual but that said, I always like a little more room in my Winter coats to allow for the inevitably needed extra layers of clothing.
I am 5ft 4 and as you can see the coat falls to slightly below the knee. There is stitch detailing to the sides and around the pockets and it has an asymmetric hemline. For some reason every coat I have liked this season has not had pockets so it is a relief to have somewhere to put my gloves and MP3 player; essentials on a cold trip to work!
The only small downside that I have noticed about this coat is that there is only one large button to fasten it and on a windy day the coat does tend to fly open. Also, due to my large bosom and very short waist the placement of the button doesn't sit well on my body.
I'm a firm believer that fashion should work for you, not the other way round. I love the coat and would not let the placement of a button stop me wearing it so I decided to see what I could change. The coat looks fantastic unbuttoned but also I found that by closing it at a lower point, this suited me much better. As such, I have removed the button and have attached two inside press studs which close a few inches lower.
The result is as you see below. The Cardinal coat works perfectly for me and I feel brilliant wearing it. It goes with everything I have worn it with and have had compliments on how it looks.
I'm sure on a different body shape the coat will look perfect off the rack, but this is how it worked best for me. You can find the Cardinal Coat here priced at £125.00 which for at coat that will go with everything and is a timeless shape and colour, is a good investment piece.
