Monday, November 7, 2011

The Big Red Coat


Once upon a time, I thought this coat was the hottest number around.....

Taken last Friday

Circa 1997 (in my JCPenney shoe department days) I was browsing the coat clearance on a break.  Found that red gem.  Made it mine.  

I really did think it was the best thing going in outerwear.  Maybe the crazy discount ($150 for $25) had me.  Maybe the real fur trimmed hood was it?  Wait, it was waterproof too.  So many great features.  And it was red.....my favorite color.

It was such a good deal, and so fetching, that I talked my sister into getting one also......

Circa 1997

Anyway, this was the number I was strutting down Grand in (hood up), when I took my fall into the street.  

At least the oncoming vehicle could see me. 

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And so here we are today.  You might be asking, "Why do you still have that thing?  Why?"

Two words:  recess duty.

Best teacher coat ever.


8 comments:

  1. This is the greatest coat I've ever seen. In my JCP days I also bought some mislead fashion choices due to extreme discount. I would love to see you fall in this coat and at recess in it! Love the pic circa 1997 too funny!!

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  2. Hey, that coat could have saved you serious injuries. You should see the coat history I had during our stay in Minn. Fashion meant nothing -- surviving the cold was everything. I love your red coat. Stay warm! Jan

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  3. Perfect recess coats make me smile!

    I'm still waiting for a model pose pic with you, Whit and Chris.

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  4. hahaha! love it! you better hold on to that coat, the fashion trend may come back around!

    in the mean time, rock that coat in front of your elementary kiddos!

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  5. Also handy for walking over to see your favorite art teacher!

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  6. This post inspired me to go rifling through my computer files and dig up a treaure. I'm emailing you a recess duty red-coat-love picture momentarily. Oh yeah, yo... Blowing up your inbox with red coat magical memories.

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