I'm constantly on the look-out for great deals on furs at antique stores, so when I came across this coat last spring, I fell in love with it purely for the fur collar. It is super soft and fluffy, and I was intending to take it off the coat and use it elsewhere. However, the coat was such a great fit that I'm keeping the collar in its original condition for the foreseeable future. :-)
The coat was originally almost knee-length and the sleeves were sans cuffs. However, the sleeves were too short on me, and I really needed a coat that could also accommodate my full 50s skirts, too. So, off went 8" of length and on went cuffs! I feel like the shorter length also helps give a 30s vibe to the coat- which is always a good thing!
The buttons were originally dark grey, but not being a big grey fan, I replaced them with mother-of-pearl buttons. :-) I ended up taking in the waist a bit and removing some strange metal decorations that were originally on the "waistband".
Overall, just small tweaks but the coat now feels entirely "me". :-)
· Thanks to Kathryn for the pictures! ·
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I love love LOVE this coat! The way you added the cuffs and shortened the length reminded me of a vintage coat that I had that went under the same procedure. Vintage fur holds a special place in my heart. I just love your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! :-)
DeleteOh I just love it! That color is such a pretty color, too, and complements your skin tone. If you ever feel the need to get rid of the coat, I would be happy to take it off your hands! ;)
ReplyDeleteOn a somewhat different, but related note: how do you keep your beret on? I bought one a few years back, and it refused to stay on my head!
Thanks, Cheri! I think you'll have to talk to my sister about getting my hand-me-downs... ;-) She's rather jealous of it, and loves to "share" it with me. :-)
DeleteHatpins are our best friends! I actually have taken to just using corsage pins now, as they're not so long that they stick off my head menacingly. ;-) The close-fitting hairstyle also helps the beret to settle comfortably, but I do like the added reassurance of pins!
I looooooove it!!!
ReplyDeleteI loooooooooove your pictures!!!!
DeleteSOOO CUTE!!! Love it! You did a fabulous job making it fabulously stylish, with the perfect vintage vibe! And that collar is divine.
ReplyDeleteBrigid
the Middle Sister and Singer
Thanks Brigid!
DeleteSimply darling! What a splendid remake :)
ReplyDelete-Charlotte
boyerfamilysingers.blogspot.com
Thank you!
DeleteI love this coat, so cute on you! By the way, we got your Christmas card! I love it. =)
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks! So glad you liked the card- that was Kathryn's work, too. ;-)
DeleteAwww...it's gorgeous. And I love the color!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great on you, too. ;-)
~Heidi
Thank you , Heidi!
DeleteHello! I'm a first-time commenter; I remember "meeting" you on the Sense and Sensibility board some years ago.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy following your blog and looking at all the lovely things you make. Your work is inspiring to me.
I really like the re-make you did for this coat---everything about it--the vintage-y look, the color, the cuffs, and even the collar. You were really clever with the buttons--it takes some "outside the box" thinking to change out existing buttons (ha, ha!) It helps me to change my thinking when I go into a thrift store and look around for things to re-make.
Enjoy wearing it, and thank you for sharing your idea!
So nice to hear from you! I think I remember you from the forum- it's been a couple years since I've visited there...
DeleteThank you so much for commenting! I love hearing from my readers. :-)
Pardon me, but where'd you get those shoes?! I rather like them. :)
ReplyDeleteThey are Clarks shoes that I got a couple years ago. They come VERY highly recommended! They are one of my favorites, and so practical! :-)
DeleteVery well done on revamping this coat! It is adorable and I love the color combination fo the fabric and fur! So very lovely!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gina
Thank you very much! :-)
DeleteI think these are some of my top favorite photos of you! The colors turned out so well in these! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute coat. You look darling, as usual! ;)
Beautiful! Great job repurposing. Being a petite girl myself I can appreciate having a shorter coat in the wardrobe.
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