Monday 27 February 2012

The pink coat covers it all plus a golden opportunity missed

Monday used to be Dress Your Best day. Now It's becoming Visible Monday.



At the Not Dead Yet Style blog every Monday's post focuses on the visibility of  women. Before I started my blog I experienced several times that I wasn't visible. Waiting in line in shops the assistant wouldn't see me, when I entered a room nobody seemed to notice. It began soon after I turned 40 and started dressing in what I thought was colours for grown up people (all neutrals).

In this cold climate most people only see you wearing big coats, scarves, gloves and boots. Like everywhere else in the Western world the majority of people are wearing black. It's no problem to stand out. Just wear colour!



Had I called today Dress Your Best day I would have put on my new pink coat along with my teal scarf and gloves because I think they're good colours on me.

Now It's Visible Monday so I'm wearing my new pink coat, teal scarf and gloves. This coat covers it all! Every time I wear it I get such positive reactions from people, on the train, in the street and at school. I have certainly become visible. I think people long for colour but lack the confidence to wear it just like I used to.

The outfit underneath has been seen before, only with different jewellery.



As for my obsession with gold - the gold coloured pants I ordered have arrived.


I don't know what they did to that photo, but this was the actual colour:


More grey with a sprinkle of gold dust than really gold coloured, so they're going back. The knitted top was alright, and hopefully to be seen on Friday.  Some time next week I hope to be able to wear these items, that are currently being packed somewhere abroad:




All of the above are bought with a substantial price reduction, and I've waited months for the shoes to go on sale, which does not agree well with my impatient character. They are by the way from Bed of Roses, made by Irregular choice.

11 comments:

  1. Yes, the pink coat is terrific, and very visible indeed! Thanks so much for joining up with Visible Monday too.

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  2. I am also in love with gold, but no pants, lol
    Gorgeous in pink
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  3. Thank you to both of you, I love this coat!

    The reason I'm so hooked on the idea of gold pants is that I actually got married in a (wide legged ) pair, and I wore them out. I've been on the look out ever since. But I got the top!

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  4. The color of this coat is fabulous and it is perfect for you!! You wear color so well!

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    1. Thank you very much Pam. It's just impossible to get in a spring mood wearing black. With all the nice comments I get everywhere I don't see myself going down that (fashionable) road again. I could end up like Karl Lagerfeld, who would want that?

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  5. Since I gave you positive comments about the pink coat last time I will instead congratulate you to your new pink shoes! They look worth waiting for! I hope you will find yourself a pair of golden pants soon, but in the meanwhile I would love to see some pictures from you getting married in gold pants! It is such a great idea!
    Anna, still in bed but better

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  6. Thanks Anna, unfortunately I don't have a good photo of my wedding outfit. We got married at the mayors office one Monday morning at 11:00 just the two of us. So, there's a polaroide where we're sitting down - and that's it. But I'll try to scan it one of these days. Very cute dress and georgous necklace in your last post...!

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  7. The pink coat suits you (looks great with the scarf here and in the earlier post) and is *such* a nice break from dark neutrals during mid-winter. I hope you're prepared to keep racking up the compliments from people when you're out and about!

    Good luck with the gold pants hunt.

    [Better you than I, says the woman who is all about dark neutral pants. ;)]

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    1. Thanks Vix! I mainly plan to wear these pants underneath dresses and tunics, like the green jeggings I bought recently. But I did get the gold knit from H&M that will be on full display on Friday when I have a presentation...

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  8. Love those amazing gold skinny pants! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  9. Thanks, I was just disappointed with the actual colour. I'm so glad you left a reply. I haven't come across your blog before but I just loved what I saw. Very inspiring - I have to follow!

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