“You look ridiculous,” my husband mocks, as I model my new coat. I shoot him a look that says “zip it” as I return my gaze to the mirror to, in fact, zip up my newly purchased teddy coat. Its cocoon-shape generously envelops me. Its soft and nubby texture mimics a thick fleece sweatshirt, but its elegant detailing, gold zippers down the front and on the sides, elevates it from a seasonal staple to an autumnal statement piece. I feel comfortable, yet chic – ready to brace the incoming fall chill.
Purchased from J.Crew in fall 2018 * (just after the birth of my son), I sought a warm and practical coat for strolling the soggy streets of London. This jacket’s online description read, “feels like a wearable teddy bear,” prompting my postpartum self to add to cart. Available in multiple colourways from basic black to warm brandy to various shades of pink, I chose a sorbet shade of pink, dubiously named Glass Petal. ** I opted to look like a Care Bear; and I’m not alone.
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