Thrifted Coat

About a month ago, I ran into the thrift store while Joe was in a meeting and the boys were at a birthday party. I had a little girl with me. When we spied a little green, wool coat, she fell in love. Instantly. She "oohed" and "ahhed" over it and I knew, if it fit, we would buy it.

Little did I know that it fits just right, right now, and it was 50% off. I think it was $2. Or maybe $1. (I'm not sure because I bought other things.)

It took me a couple of weeks to get it to the cleaners, but I'm so happy I finally did. She loves it even more. She wants to wear it. All the time.

Warm. Woolen. Vintage. Classic.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Very cute. It's nice that it even has a hood.
8:35 AM EST
Katie Jean said…
wow just gorgeous. She looks so cute in it!
8:46 AM EST
Emily said…
an.absolute.wonderous.find.!.!.!
9:18 AM EST
Stacey said…
Adorable...she looks so classic in that jacket.
10:03 AM EST
Anonymous said…
Too cute!
10:06 AM EST
amy smart said…
So sweet! I remember having a coat made of green wool like that. I wonder where it went...
10:38 AM EST
Lora said…
That is adoreable!! You find the prettiest things at your thrift store!
10:54 AM EST
Amanda Jean said…
that is one great thrift score!!!
11:13 AM EST
Bonus Mom said…
What a gorgeous coat! She looks so adorable in it too. Great find :)
12:14 PM EST
Anonymous said…
What a beautiful coat. Even better that she wants to wear it!
12:18 PM EST
nikko said…
Gorgeous!
12:33 PM EST
lisa said…
And super cute! She's got good taste
1:31 PM EST
Anonymous said…
darling. just darling.
2:46 PM EST
christy said…
I. Love. It.
go back and find one my size=)
2:57 PM EST
Amy Siegert said…
She's adorable, and so's the coat! Score!!
3:23 PM EST
FinnyKnits said…
And now she has THE perfect thing to wear on St Patty's Day. Adorable!
4:15 PM EST
Cindy Is Crafty said…
It is an awesome coat. It amazes me that people at the thrift shops pass up the vintage clothing to purchase the newer stuff. That was quite a score and it was just waiting for Spencer to see it, love it, and have it to wear. It is really pretty!
8:29 PM EST
Little Munchkins said…
That is gorgeous! I am in love with the coat.
8:34 PM EST
arbecky said…
She is too cute! I wish my local thrift stores were as good as yours.
11:15 PM EST
utmommy said…
What a find! I love it!
1:00 AM EST
Diane said…
Aaaaaahh! That is the MOST amazing little coat EVER. I just posted about an apron that looks just like this! Oh, to find one like this for Charlotte one day... Excellent find!
2:55 AM EST
Lana said…
darling coat!
8:30 AM EST
jessica said…
too sweet! I love it!
1:20 PM EST
dig this chick said…
How do you do it? Your thrifting skills are epic. What a score.
9:31 AM EST
Sue said…
Oh what an absolutely gorgeous wool coat. Your daughter looks beautiful in it.
9:29 PM EST
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