Apologies for the rubbish photo - barely daylight all day here in Essex.
Back in March I picked up this faux fur coat at the weekly Coffee & Jumble in the local church hall. It's made by Wallis, has got three side toggles for fastening, a snuggly warm collar and the label says it's a size 10. It's been taking up an awful lot of space in my wardrobe ever since whilst I waited for the right season to list it on eBay. This afternoon I thought I'd do the listing. I remembered when I bought it that I was told it was quite a large size 10 - they weren't kidding. I thought I'd just try it on and see how large it was - so flippin' large that it actually fits me!!!! And, believe me, I am not in a million miles anywhere near a size 10. Seriously, I know the style could probably be described as 'swing-cut' but that coat fits me a treat. And I've been wondering what I was going to do if Arctic weather descends on the UK again this winter as my previous winter coat is now ludicrously too big for me (that'll be going on eBay just as soon as I've had it dry cleaned.) I can't imagine me wearing the faux fur on a daily basis but it'll certainly keep me toasty warm if / when we get really cold weather in the coming months.
Perhaps you should wear it inside out so everyone can read the '10' on the label :)
Posted by: French Knots | 10/13/2011 at 07:56 PM
I have a Wallis jacket that is a 12 that fits well with extra room to wiggle, and I'm no size 12! Perhaps Wallis are big vanity sizers.
I'm a big fan of the blog by the way. Very inspirational.
Posted by: Natasha | 10/13/2011 at 08:46 PM
What a happy coincidence!
Posted by: kathleen | 10/14/2011 at 02:57 AM
Wallis sizes are very odd but the styles are timeless and great quality. If it fits you it has to be a keeper, it's fabulous with those toggles. x
Posted by: Vix | 10/14/2011 at 05:03 PM
I've got a Principles cardigan that I picked up for a couple of pounds at a car boot sale intending to sell - size Small - and was absolutely gobsmacked to find it fitted me. I love it now! Even more so because it's the only chance I'll ever get to wear a 'small', I'm sure!!
Posted by: Caroline | 10/15/2011 at 05:57 PM