I realize it’s officially Spring, I live in Florida, and I’m
wearing a coat. I just couldn’t resist sharing this awesome find with you! Can
you believe that I found this wool coat at a thrift store for $5?!! Yes, $5!
That’s every Floridian girl’s dream. Rarely do I want to spend $100+ on a coat
that I’ll wear once a year or occasionally when I travel up north for work. In
fact, I’m notorious for assuming I’ll keep warm during a winter conference with
just my business suit. It’s got a coat –err, jacket thing, right? Wrong. It’s
really cold up north. Not Florida cold. But I don’t learn and I continue to
freeze. Admittedly, I endure frost bite because I feel that nothing within my
budget looks sophisticated enough for that kind of event. So, I hit a gold
mine when I saw this piece at the thrift store! Besides the amazing cost, the
silky lining makes me feel like I’ve splurged on a designer coat. You’ve heard
of the “Power Suit”? Well, this feels like the “Power Coat”. Cold chill,
blizzard, or snow storm can’t keep me from my next winter conference! Finally,
I won’t be the girl shivering in the business suit while other attendees roll
their eyes and go, “She must be from Florida.”
Fashion Tip: Think
of creative ways to make the thrift store pieces your own. My coat had
missing buttons and no belt but that didn’t stop me from taking it home!
Buttons, fitting, and missing accessories can all be fixed. Just add a
little patience and love!
What I’m Rockin’:
Wool coat – Thrift store
Blue silk tunic – Heritage 1981
Necklace - Beya
Black tights – Target
Boots – Charlotte Russe
