[…] else’s life before… in a different time. I have been fortunate enough to acquire some pieces from my grandmother, and have also loved searching for vintage pieces online and while thrifting. […]
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
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Super 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 😀
great coat, Love the color.
xo
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i love that the rest of your outfit is neutral and really lets the coat pop. Your Grandma had excellent taste!
That coat is so fun! I have a bracelet from my grandmother (maternal one) and I love wearing it since it reminds me of her 🙂
Ah I love that coat. Looks fabulous on you! xo, Julie
the jacket looks so beautiful on u rach! and btw IM OBSESSED with that song! lol!
XO Meghan
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HAHA 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 🙂
Great job Rachel! That color looks so pretty on you & Gma Ruth would be so proud of you!
Thanks Monie! 🙂 I’m obsessed with this coat and got SO many compliments on it!
That coat looks so cute on you and what a sweet way to remember your grandma!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
What 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.
How 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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That coat is so cute – what a fun color for Spring!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
I 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!
Haha YES! I’m so glad 🙂 I love that song so much!
You look stunning, and that coat is amazing. I love the rest of your outfit as well.
Ooh 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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I love the coat and the story that goes along with it. You look beautiful in these pictures!
xo Amy
So fun Rachel! My grandma had a fur still I’m kicking myself for not nabbing.
Ginny
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Super 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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Wow, your grandma had AMAZING style! So awesome that you have such a wonderful way to remember her 🙂
Olivia | go for the glam
Love the print & color of that coat!
wow beautiful – love this look, great blog too
Dawn
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What 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
That 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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That is such a fun coat! My grandmother gave me one of her coats and it is my favorite.
Amy
Fashion and Beauty Finds
I 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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Your grandma has great style! Love this coat!
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What 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.
That 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
This coat is very pretty!
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Haha, 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!!!
That’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
I 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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Can’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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Love! The sweater dress is so nice and your grandma’s coat looks beautiful.
Sofia
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Hahaha I LOVE this! And seriously, what a gorgeous coat – your grandma has some seriously impeccable taste!
xx,
Maya
Love your grandma’s coat. Something that can be passed on forever and never outdate! Stunning!
x Kirsty
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It always nice to have things from are grandparents.
That coat is so unique! Love these colors together 🙂
I 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
great coat!
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Lolll 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!
Ah I love that coat! It doesn’t look worn out at all. Looks perfect actually
~Andrea
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What 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
love 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
Your 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!
Stunning Coat !!
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Well you already know how much I adore this coat… and it was even MORE gorgeous in person 🙂
XO
Pearls & Paws
Such a pretty pattern! Vintage clothes from your own family is the best!
Katherine
mintedglam.blogspot.com
this is so awesome. i love wearing my grammy’s things too and this coat you have is amazing! 🙂
xoamy
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love that coat!
what 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!!
What 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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Amazing coat!
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haha I love your title! So funny! I love the coat. How special that must be to you. You look great! Love the blog darling 🙂
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xo
Emily
That 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
Haha so cool! Looks great on you 🙂
Your 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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Love the color of that coat! Your grandma had great taste!
Awesome outfit! I love the color combo:)
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I 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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Love the coat! xx
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that’s so awesome that’s your grandma’s coat! I’ll have to go shopping when I visit my grandma next 🙂
XOXO
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That coat is bright fun and chic! Love it 🙂
xoxo
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She 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.
Wow love this coat! 🙂 amazing to know it’s your grandma’s haha 🙂 love this outfit.
xoxo
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I like your style.