Reason #4786955

[judecorp]

I have, for as long as I can remember, wanted a pea coat. I love them. I think that dark navy pea coats are quite possibly the best kind of coats ever. I would see people wearing them, or see them at their houses, and I would covet them.

I'm not usually a coveter. But they are so great, and I can't usually get myself to buy a coat. I mean, that can be a pricey purchase, and I'd usually rather spend the money on other things.

Last weekend, Jennifer and I went to Old Navy to spend her gift card, and I was going to spend a little bit of holiday money. I picked out a pair of pants. And then, on a whim, I tried on this coat, which was neat but didn't look all that good on me. It was on killer sale, though.

And then Jen said, "I think you should go try on the pea coats instead." And she pulled sizes off the rack and gave expert opinions, and when I wasn't sure, she said I really needed to buy the coat. She did this by telling me over and over how good I looked in it, with this great little glint in her beautiful eyes.

And I spent the money. And I bought the coveted dark navy pea coat. AND I /LOVE/ IT.

Comments

[cappucinogrrl.livejournal.com]

Yay for pea coats! Mine is black, and missing a button. And I love it. Even though it itches. Emjoy!

[zuzubailey76.livejournal.com]

Mine is missing a button too! I was hoping my mom would sew it on, but then she went and broke her arm. Such is life, I guess.

[cappucinogrrl.livejournal.com]

I lost my button :-(

She has two arms, doesn't she? Heh. Just kidding.

[osuptygal.livejournal.com]

mine is missing a button too!
they always sew them on too tight at the dry cleaners, when I get them fixed
grrrr

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Mine has a pretty good lining and so far isn't itchy at all. It /is/ more bulky and stiff than my previous coat, but I will break it in!

[cappucinogrrl.livejournal.com]

heh. Mine has lining too. I mean the outside of the coat. See, in school, I do this thing during class where I fold my arms on my desk, put my head on arms, and fall asleep. But my school is about 50 degrees most of the time. So I wear my pea coat throughout the day. Yet, the coat is itchy, and my cheeks turn red from leaning on it.

Solution? Take off pea coat, fold it so satiny lining is face up, and sleep on that. In case you ever feel like a nap while in your coat.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the tip! It's been a long time since I've been able to sleep at a desk!

(It's about 50 degrees in my office. I empathize.)