Why yes, yes it is. Seriously.
My mother went through her mother’s clothing last September after she passed away to see if she could find anything to give to us to remember her and thank goodness because I have gotten some really amazing pieces from her (other outfits with her clothes seen here and here). I miss her each and every day, but this coat reminds me of her and it makes me smile! I love vintage clothing and to have pieces from her to remember her by… honestly I couldn’t ask for anything better. Have you had clothing passed down to you? I plan to pass this on to some important women in my life someday.
Coat, Vintage (My Grandma’s, Similar here) :: Sweater Dress, Calvin Klein (Similar here) :: Socks, Target (Similar here) :: Boots, JustFab (Similar here) :: Lipstick, Revlon Super, Fire and Ice
71 Comments
Tasia of Ruffles & Sequins
March 4, 2013 at 6:27 AMSuper cute! What a fun pattern – love finding hidden jems like that. My roommate got all of her great aunt’s costume jewelry and it was full of fabulous pieces 😀
Rachelle
March 4, 2013 at 6:44 AMgreat coat, Love the color.
xo
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Ashleigh
March 4, 2013 at 6:46 AMi love that the rest of your outfit is neutral and really lets the coat pop. Your Grandma had excellent taste!
Rachel
March 4, 2013 at 7:21 AMThat coat is so fun! I have a bracelet from my grandmother (maternal one) and I love wearing it since it reminds me of her 🙂
Julie, from prosecco to plaid
March 4, 2013 at 8:08 AMAh I love that coat. Looks fabulous on you! xo, Julie
citrusrefreshingfashion
March 4, 2013 at 8:19 AMthe jacket looks so beautiful on u rach! and btw IM OBSESSED with that song! lol!
XO Meghan
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Rachel
March 4, 2013 at 9:45 AMHAHA YES! I was waiting for someone to get it or love it as much as me 😉 I was listening to him while working on editing photos so it just worked 🙂
Monica
March 4, 2013 at 8:25 AMGreat job Rachel! That color looks so pretty on you & Gma Ruth would be so proud of you!
Rachel
March 4, 2013 at 9:23 AMThanks Monie! 🙂 I’m obsessed with this coat and got SO many compliments on it!
Sharon
March 4, 2013 at 8:35 AMThat coat looks so cute on you and what a sweet way to remember your grandma!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Bethie the Boo
March 4, 2013 at 9:28 AMWhat a wonderful coat! It’s a great way to remember your grandmother too! I have a piece of my grandmother’s jewelry, it is a nice thing to have.
Jackie l FoodWineFashion.com
March 4, 2013 at 9:33 AMHow great is this? I have a few pieces of jewelry from my Grandmother and I love to wear them. It’s so comforting to have a family hand-me-down like that.
xo Jackie
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annie
March 4, 2013 at 9:37 AMThat coat is so cute – what a fun color for Spring!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Alyssa
March 4, 2013 at 9:52 AMI definitely started singing a line from “Trift Shop” when I saw the title of this post haha. I wish I had clothing from either of my grandmothers…I do have a lot of gorgeous jewelry though!
Rachel
March 4, 2013 at 10:01 AMHaha YES! I’m so glad 🙂 I love that song so much!
Berty Morales
March 4, 2013 at 9:56 AMYou look stunning, and that coat is amazing. I love the rest of your outfit as well.
Closet Fashionista
March 4, 2013 at 9:58 AMOoh that coat is gorgeous!!!
I don’t have any clothes that belonged to my grandparents but I have some that one grandmother made. And I have some clothes my mom made too 🙂
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Amy
March 4, 2013 at 11:33 AMI love the coat and the story that goes along with it. You look beautiful in these pictures!
xo Amy
Ginny
March 4, 2013 at 12:03 PMSo fun Rachel! My grandma had a fur still I’m kicking myself for not nabbing.
Ginny
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Anngelik
March 4, 2013 at 12:22 PMSuper cute outfit! I love how you styled this look for this cold weather. Your boots are also super cute.
-Vogue&Heels
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Olivia
March 4, 2013 at 1:00 PMWow, your grandma had AMAZING style! So awesome that you have such a wonderful way to remember her 🙂
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Audrey Allure
March 4, 2013 at 1:19 PMLove the print & color of that coat!
dawn
March 4, 2013 at 1:51 PMwow beautiful – love this look, great blog too
Dawn
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Jen
March 4, 2013 at 1:56 PMWhat a stunning coat! I love that it has such meaning behind it! My grandmother loved jewellery so I have a couple of her favorite pieces that I like to wear on special occasions.
Ps. Love the title of this post, it made me think the song 🙂
xo jen
Meredith
March 4, 2013 at 2:00 PMThat is so amazing that you can wear your grandmother’s clothes. That coat is amazing Rachel, and it’s a beautiful way to preserve her memory.
Meredith
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Amy Shaughnessy
March 4, 2013 at 2:19 PMThat is such a fun coat! My grandmother gave me one of her coats and it is my favorite.
Amy
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Rena
March 4, 2013 at 2:41 PMI believer your Grandma would be really happy if she could see you wearing this great coat and how beautfiful it looks on you <3
xx
Rena
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Kacie's Kloset
March 4, 2013 at 3:19 PMYour grandma has great style! Love this coat!
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Victoria | Haute
March 4, 2013 at 3:57 PMWhat a nice coat – your grandmother has style!!!
Some of my favourite clothes are passed down through family. They hold the test of time, and I think of the person every time I wear it – what could be better!!??
It looks wonderful on you – I’m sure your grandmother would be so happy!
xo
V.
the clothing menu
March 4, 2013 at 10:03 PMThat coat is super-cute! I have jewelry from my grandmother and great aunt. I love having something from them with a story behind them.
Kristen
Diana Marks
March 4, 2013 at 5:12 PMThis coat is very pretty!
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Brynn
March 4, 2013 at 5:20 PMHaha, I’m also singing “Thrift Shop” after reading this post 🙂 What an awesome coat!!! My grandma died almost 3 years ago, and I’m slowly inheriting some of her things (coats, purses, jewelry, etc.). It’s so fun to have pieces of her with me!!!
Sue
March 4, 2013 at 5:23 PMThat’s a lovely coat! Your grandmother clearly had impeccable taste in clothing. I’ve had a couple of articles of clothing passed on to me. Unfortunately, I can’t wear most of either of my grandmother’s clothes – I’m too tall for one (amusingly, since I’m pretty short…she just managed to be shorter) and too curvy for the other – but maybe I’ll be able to pass some of the lovely pieces both have/had onto someone who will. The ones I do fit are definitely a treasure.
xo
Sue
Chelsea
March 4, 2013 at 6:05 PMI would have never guessed. How cool is it that you can wear something that has been passed down from generations! Love the color and pattern, pairing it with taupe was a perfect choice!
XO Chelsea
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The Marcy Stop
March 4, 2013 at 6:07 PMCan’t believe that was your grandmother’s coat! It looks so mod. So nice that you have something to remember her with.
xL
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Sofia
March 4, 2013 at 6:58 PMLove! The sweater dress is so nice and your grandma’s coat looks beautiful.
Sofia
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Maya
March 4, 2013 at 7:44 PMHahaha I LOVE this! And seriously, what a gorgeous coat – your grandma has some seriously impeccable taste!
xx,
Maya
Kirsty
March 4, 2013 at 8:04 PMLove your grandma’s coat. Something that can be passed on forever and never outdate! Stunning!
x Kirsty
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Amy
March 4, 2013 at 8:15 PMIt always nice to have things from are grandparents.
Megan
March 4, 2013 at 10:10 PMThat coat is so unique! Love these colors together 🙂
Fierce & Fashionable
March 4, 2013 at 11:04 PMI love your coat. Your Grandma was one styling lady 🙂 I have some jewelry from mine and I love wearing it because it reminds me of her 🙂
xx Michelle
Fierce & Fashionable
navy & orange
March 4, 2013 at 11:14 PMgreat coat!
xoxo navy & orange
Rita
March 4, 2013 at 11:51 PMLolll I love that song:)! You’ll wear your grandma’s coat, you’ll incredible haha. This is definitely not my grandma’s coat! Too hip and trendy! Great look Rachel! That color looks gorgeous on you!
Andrea
March 5, 2013 at 12:05 AMAh I love that coat! It doesn’t look worn out at all. Looks perfect actually
~Andrea
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Jessica
March 5, 2013 at 12:48 AMWhat a great coat! Your grandma has some great pieces. I’m sure she would be happy that you get to wear them!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
V
March 5, 2013 at 1:39 AMlove your title =) and that is a lovely coat. It’s wonderful that you kept something that could remind you of your grandmother, very sweet.
-V
http://stylishlyme.com
Peet
March 5, 2013 at 3:48 AMYour grandma had to be a pretty cool lady to have coat like that.:) And I think wearing it is a beautiful way of remembering her…
Have a great day, honey!
stylishbynature
March 5, 2013 at 4:10 AMStunning Coat !!
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Heather
March 5, 2013 at 7:13 AMWell you already know how much I adore this coat… and it was even MORE gorgeous in person 🙂
XO
Pearls & Paws
Minted Glam
March 5, 2013 at 8:11 AMSuch a pretty pattern! Vintage clothes from your own family is the best!
Katherine
mintedglam.blogspot.com
Amy
March 5, 2013 at 8:30 AMthis is so awesome. i love wearing my grammy’s things too and this coat you have is amazing! 🙂
xoamy
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Valentina
March 5, 2013 at 9:55 AMlove that coat!
two birds
March 5, 2013 at 10:03 AMwhat a great coat, and great memories to come with it. i have been saving a few of my favorites for eva to have if an when she wants them!!
Emily
March 5, 2013 at 11:01 AMWhat a great coat! I have a couple of my grandmother’s things too, and I love the memories that I have when I wear them.
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AllyouneedisFashion
March 5, 2013 at 2:07 PMAmazing coat!
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Emily
March 5, 2013 at 6:01 PMhaha I love your title! So funny! I love the coat. How special that must be to you. You look great! Love the blog darling 🙂
Come see me sometime. Follow if you like 🙂
xo
Emily
AJ
March 6, 2013 at 8:16 AMThat coat is beautiful, and its even better because it was your grandmother’s! Love how you made it the center of attention in your outfit.
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com
Style without style
March 6, 2013 at 8:40 AMHaha so cool! Looks great on you 🙂
Always Maylee
March 6, 2013 at 9:46 AMYour grandma must have been one hot mama, because this coat is amazing. You look gorgeous in it and I bet your grandma would be SO happy that you love it! 🙂
xo, Yi-chia
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Meggan
March 6, 2013 at 10:03 AMLove the color of that coat! Your grandma had great taste!
Ira
March 6, 2013 at 11:49 AMAwesome outfit! I love the color combo:)
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Denisa
March 6, 2013 at 2:48 PMI really like your coat. That print is so nice. Would you like to follow each other via bloglovin? Have a nice day.
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Denisa
March 6, 2013 at 3:21 PMI am following you too via bloglovin. I am num 181. Nice day.
Arnold Teja
March 7, 2013 at 8:06 AMLove the coat! xx
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love jenny xoxo
March 7, 2013 at 8:35 AMthat’s so awesome that’s your grandma’s coat! I’ll have to go shopping when I visit my grandma next 🙂
XOXO
love jenny xoxo
March 7, 2013 at 8:35 AMShopping in her closet!***
Charnele Michel
March 7, 2013 at 4:32 PMThat coat is bright fun and chic! Love it 🙂
xoxo
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Bedknobs & Baubles
March 8, 2013 at 12:25 PMShe had awesome style! What a lovely piece to remember her by. I have a lot of vintage jewelry that was given to me after my grandma passed away. I hope she'd be glad to know that it's still loved.
Mathilde
March 9, 2013 at 2:28 PMWow love this coat! 🙂 amazing to know it’s your grandma’s haha 🙂 love this outfit.
xoxo
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Troy
April 2, 2013 at 11:10 AMWhoa. That was a good read. I will stumbleupon this blog for later.
I like your style.
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