I did have a bit of a concern the other day; does a furry leopard coat look like something you would wear on Halloween if you were going as a pimp?
I've studied these photos long and hard and determined that I do indeed look like a chic, savvy, bargain-hunting fashion blogger. And that I do love this coat.
But the other day in the drugstore this woman was looking at me like I was a crazy person in a costume, and I do have first hand knowledge of that particular look, so you can understand my concern.
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I can see how you'd think the coat might look a little bet costumey, but you have managed to style it in a way that is funky/ chic and steers clear from any pimp/ cruella leanings :) Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely a statement piece (I used to get the same looks when I wore mine) but it's so chic. I say embrace and screw what people think!
ReplyDeleteCourtney ~ http://sartorialsidelines.com
So uhm, I totally understand the pimp thing. I swagger when I use mine. it's just natural.
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My dear you look great and you should just rock what you love!
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A leopard coat is definitely a statement piece, but you wear it well and with confidence. I want one :) Heather
ReplyDeleteYou get use out of that coat, girl! It's such a sharp piece, so don't worry about us getting bored of seeing it. Besides, then I can figure out how to style mine (if it gets cold again... eep!).
ReplyDeleteIt's paired so well with stripes. And I'm glad to see the wide-legged jeans make a comback! That lady obviously doesn't know what style is. You should have thrown a candy bar at her and ran.
I laughed a little, but i do get the pimp concern.
ReplyDeleteI think you have to keep it very subtle and simple to avoid going pimp-
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love your coat! I have that same bag too! about to do a post with it soon! :)
ReplyDeleteI have a vintage leopard coat that I thrifted for $20 It is so pretty and warm and I love leopard. Accually the coat is on my top 5 fav list of all my wardrobe pieces. But anyway, to others who do not have the leopard gene, wearing a coat like this would be uncomfortable and since they feel that way they may trasfer that to other and think they look "funny". However for those os us who have this gene we know leopard is awsome, stylish, warm, and you could never go wrong with a leopard fur coat.
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely in this coat, the wide-collar frames your gorgeous face perfectly. And that's not anything that's ever been said about a pimp. Probably.
ReplyDeletegorgeous coat and you look fab! i tend to wear the life out of something when i really love it!:-)
ReplyDeleteIt's is a statement piece, but you don't look like a pimp since the rest of the outfit is simple and chic.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo for the fur coat! I do love it, and you look awesome in it! :D
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Love the printed coat worn more casually with the jeans :)
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I like your shirt a lot and your bag is simply amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteCrazy woman in a costume? I feel like that's a look I know well... sigh. Clearly this woman knew nothing about fashion in the 1960s. Everyone had a leopard coat then. Some were even real leopard (one of my friends has her grandmother's).
ReplyDeleteI love the way you style this coat. Keep on!
ReplyDeleteNora
This post made me laugh! I think you look fashion forward, not pimpy at all.
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit, that coat is beautiful! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteStripes and leopard, gotta love it! Your coat is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely coat. I pinned one similar to that on my Pinterest board last year.
ReplyDeletei might be a wee bit biased since i ordered a clearance furry leopard coat last week, but i think they look AMAZING! maybe just stay away from pairing it with fedoras and excessive gold chains to avoid the pimp look. :)
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I'm a total leopard fan. I have purses, collars, gloves, you name it I've got it if its leopard! You look stunning.
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Amy
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love this outfit!
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At first, I was like...I read this post! HAHAHA Glad you're enjoying your jacket. Looks great on you.
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That lady is the crazy one! You look quite chic and savvy to me!
ReplyDeleteI love your look- so chic and pretty! The look would take a turn for "pimpland" if you added a cane and wore a baby blue leisure suit underneath it...hahaha!
ReplyDeleteIf anything you look like a fabulous socialite rather than a pimp!
ReplyDeleteI love leopard prints as well. I wore a peplum leopard skirt days ago! :)
ReplyDeleteThis coat is an absolute dream! Honestly, a good leopard print is hard to find and you struck gold with this beauty; it's deserving of a wholeweek of styling on the blog, I think! There are just so many different ways you could wear it, but I love the classic pairing of a striped blosue and wide-legged jeans :)
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Cee
I dunno, you paired the leopard coat with such a classic look, it doesn't look pimp-ish at all to me. (But then, I own a leopard coat o I might have leopard blinders on...) It looks very stylish to me, she must have been staring in envy of such a gorgeous coat.
ReplyDeleteno! i like it so much!
ReplyDeleteYou look fab. Pay no mind to the woman. Love the coat. It's glam.
ReplyDeleteStripes and print is amazing together!
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Two things I LOVE in one - stripes and sequins! :)
ReplyDeletexo, tasha
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i would wear that coat ALL the time
ReplyDeletebrett
Love the bag!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Absolutely love that coat!! Ive been searching for the perfect version for myself!
ReplyDeletexo, Courtney
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nice coat!!!! i've followed you on GFC~ please visit me and follow back? i think you'll like my fashion/art posts!~
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Not alot of people can pull off the leopard coat, and you definitely can rock it. This doesn't scream pimp unless you're going to be walking down the street with a cane and a pimp cup...which I'm sure you won't. Definitely a chic, savvy, bargain hunting fashion blogger wear!
ReplyDeleteLove your outfit! That jacket is awesome!
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Rachel Ashley
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I see people in leopard coats all the time! I think the lady was nuts! It looks so great and warm on you!
ReplyDeleteKeep rockin' it lady! It looks fab with stripes!
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern mix of your outfit. It looks super sassy and stylish. Muah
ReplyDeleteAwesome outfit, I love stripes!!
ReplyDeleteI feel ya! I think what we know that the rest f the world doesnt is that in the blog world these coats are on point. surrounded by a bunch of normal folk, we wind up feeling crazy. Mine is in the mail coming from ASOS any day now. I think the trick is to be classy and simple underneath the crazy print, but yeah I get you. Kudos for 2 wears in a week!:)
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So cute! The print mixing is fabulous - and looks fab on you! :)
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Nikki at www.bedazzlesafterdark.com
And jcpenney - very cute coat! I get that weird look too sometimes, but as long as I feel good in what I have on, I don't worry too much about it. Life is short and style is fun.
ReplyDeleteHahahahaha Oh my god. That was funny. There is NO way this looks like a pimp outfit. No worries there.
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love love love this look!! jelly of your coat bc i still haven't gotten one - toss up b/t asos and f21, but now i see yours is from jcp!
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