From my first Substack post, copied here, is my annual inventory of outerwear. Well, middle and outer wear? You get what I mean. It’s October here on the east coast of the US, so chilly, and jacket-ty. It’s feels like so long since I wore coats that it’s like I no longer have a relationship with them. Here a little try-on sesh. Let’s see where we’re at.
FIRST OFF, JACKETS. These reside in my closet with the rest of my clothes.
First up, the leather jacket I had to have, but almost never wear. It is the third such jacket I’ve bought and not worn, so maybe I’m not a leather jacket kind of person. It’s possible.
This cute little number. Thrifted J. Crew black wool jacket. I fall in love all over again every time I try her on. Good piece.
Black blazer from Everlane. Boxy and boyfriend-y. A good staple, but I have yet to really wear it. No, honestly, I haven’t worn it since I got it. I think it would look really good over a dress.
Okay, I know, buffalo plaid? But hear me out, this is J. Crew and beautifully made, 100% wool but soft. It’s a keeper. (More a shirt than a jacket.)
Your basic half zip Patagonia. I wear a lot. Is it a jacket? It’s not a sweater…
Denim jacket from Madewell. Really never wear it. But I love it. I think it’s more for summer. Over a dress?
Cream colored shacket from H&M. Do not wear. But looks good in pix.
ON TO THE COATS. These live in the coat closet.
Wow. A coat that’s not black or olive green! This was a gift from my daughter and I’m shocked how much I wear it. I’ve grown to love the color. LL Bean.
Brand new cropped trench. Michael Kors from Nordstrom. Really cute. Will I ever wear it? I don’t think I will.
J. Crew jacket, thrifted. I don’t wear it. Not warm, not rainproof.
This is good. It’s not sexy, but it’s such a good raincoat, well-made, and I love the color. And it has a very fun floral lining. Solid. It’s Joules.
This is probably my most worn coat in the spring and fall. It’s H&M and it’s perfect. It’s very comfy, somewhat warm, has a hood… and the color is so good.
New (last winter) down puffer from Uniqlo. It’s really the only coat I need when it gets cold. I wear it all the time! Like a hug from a cloud.
My old “worn out” charcoal grey puffer from the GAP that I can’t seem to part with. Has a hood but I took it off, so it’s the puffer I wear when I don’t want have a hood.
Long puffer from Uniqlo for when you want your butt covered. The sleeves were always too short and so I sewed cuffs onto it which I’m pretty proud of.
My peacoat from & Other Stories which is so good. I wear it a lot.
Long wool coat from LOFT that I don’t love but it’s warm and sometimes you need a long coat.
And that’s it! I hope you enjoyed this peek into my closet. Stay tuned for more.
– Leigh
