I’m so excited! I’ve finally attained one of my most lusted after closet essentials!
I should actually make a list of this stuff… ANYWAY.
I bought a TRENCHCOAT! A beautiful, timeless trenchcoat from Old Navy. It’s amazing!
So sorry for the horrendous photo… It’s not my typical style! My room was just an absolute mess, so I had to come up with something! (PS – The writing on the mirror is my “to do” list for moving to Chicago in October!)
It’s got the perfect fit through the waist, the belt is excellent for defining my waist! The coat isn’t up on the Old Navy site yet, but I’ll let you know as soon as it is!
It was $49.95, which is typically more than I like to spend on an impulse buy (especially when I’m trying to move across the country!), but it’s a timeless piece, so I knew it would be used over and over.
There’s a wonderful vent in the back to give the coat some movement, and it hits me right where I want every skirt I ever wear to hit – right above the knee.
These are the shoes I’m wearing. They’re MIA Peep Toe Mary Janes I got from OnlineShoes.com’s warehouse sale!
If you’re into the black trenchcoat thing, too, here are some good options from BlueFly until Old Navy updates their flippin’ site:
MICHAEL Michael Kors Double Breasted Trenchcoat
$160 $76.80
Kenneth Cole Reaction Patent Trim Trenchcoat
$165 $79.20
Marc New York ‘Craze’ Trenchcoat
$250 $103.99
Kenneth Cole Reaction Wool Melton Trenchcoat
$280 $129.99
Via Spiga Patent Trim ‘Japelli’ Trenchcoat
$250 $111.99
You may notice something about all of these: they have a belt!
Would you like to know why?
BECAUSE IT IS MANDATORY! THIS IS NOT AN OPTION!
If you were gifted with a Body by Michealangelo type figure, or if you enjoy appearing as if you have no curves at all… Forego the belt! Go ahead! The rest of us will look feminine and saucy. 
Like me. Except I’m cheeky, feminine and saucy:
Pinkies out, ladies!
xoxo.
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[...] I’ve been craving this elusive item called a “Boyfriend Blazer” for months now. My coats are all trench-like, and with summer on the way, I can’t be donning big black anymore (what? Naming my clothes is a favorite pasttime. Big Black is one of my faves.) [...]
I’m Wearing: Weekend Casual (+ New Toys!) | Broke & Beautiful added these pithy words on May 26 09 at 10:34 am[...] these things: custom, under $100, high quality). I didn’t feel like buttoning my trench coat (still with me all these years later! – Okay, maybe just one year.) so I just left it open and tied the belt for shape… Then [...]
Daily Outfit: Cozy & Poorly Photographed | Broke & Beautiful added these pithy words on Sep 03 09 at 9:02 am[...] trench coat (aww, remember when it was a new toy?) is on its last legs. I need to invest in one… As much as I love Old Navy wares, I need [...]
I’m Wearing: Copycat (w/ New Toys!) | Broke & Beautiful added these pithy words on Oct 06 09 at 9:01 amLordy. I must be tired. Took me a few minutes to find your comment button 
Love the trench, looks very cool with the stockings & heels… great look. Also cool idea to write your to do list on your mirror! One way to keep it a focus.. 
Kate added these pithy words on
Jul 30 08 at
4:00 am
I love how you updated such a classic with funky tights and shoes!
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Jul 30 08 at
5:28 am
I am in love love love love love love love love love with your trench and you.
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song added these pithy words on
Jul 30 08 at
6:18 am
Nothing like a classic trench to make you feel deliciously hourglassy!
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Sal added these pithy words on
Jul 30 08 at
8:00 am
I actually really love the photo! The trench and shoes are awesome. Just remember you can justify any type of shopping, even if there are other more important things you need to do
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anthea added these pithy words on
Jul 30 08 at
10:17 am
Exactly, right? I needed a little more curve in my life.
=)
Miss Elle added these pithy words on
Jul 30 08 at
1:49 pm
Exactly! Shopping is always primary in this world. =)
Miss Elle added these pithy words on
Jul 30 08 at
1:49 pm
Thanks! I’m trying to acclimate myself to the idea of tights/stockings. So versatile and personable!
Miss Elle added these pithy words on
Jul 30 08 at
1:50 pm
If I didn’t write some things where I was FORCED to see them every day… I’d be LOST. Simply LOST.
Miss Elle added these pithy words on
Jul 30 08 at
1:51 pm
I think I’m going to have to get a black trench. I love that look!
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Jul 31 08 at
7:27 pm
BB, I’ve been DYING for a quite black trenchcoat. Its going to be perfect for this fall. Thanks for posting them!
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Jaimie added these pithy words on
Aug 04 08 at
6:11 am
Looks VERY cute on you!!!
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Aug 04 08 at
1:56 pm
Oh Elle, you can make a burlap sack look chic and trendy…
Salmon Ella added these pithy words on
Aug 05 08 at
1:10 pm
So when is the best time of year to BUY a trench? It always seems like I’m looking at the wrong time – Gap and co used to have theirs out just after the Christmas stuff, but we PacNW’ers need them way before that.
I guess the internet search is the way to go?
Birdie! added these pithy words on
Aug 06 08 at
11:43 am
Well, I believe that most stores will put out their main pieces right at the end of summer, before the fall chill dashes out any hope of more summer weather. But, right before winter, they change out the trenches with pea coats and wool… So that’s when they’re most likely to be on sale! =)
xoxo!
Miss Elle added these pithy words on
Aug 08 08 at
11:55 am
I am in love with a red burberry trench coat. a gal just can’t have too many of them.
savvymode sg added these pithy words on
Aug 11 08 at
9:58 pm
CLASSIC and beautiful!
Great buy!
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Aug 12 08 at
11:28 am
No kidding! I would -kill- for a Burberry trench. Unfortunately, there haven’t been any Burberry sample sales or major blowouts, so I’m left with my pretty black GAP one.
A girl can hope, though!
Miss Elle added these pithy words on
Aug 12 08 at
12:20 pm
