Street Style: Monochrome Black with Red Coat
You know me, I love to shop my closet and today’s outfit is inspired by Pinterest. I don’t often wear my leggings anymore but they are comfortable on cold days where I especially want a cozy fit. When I was browsing for some ideas on how to wear my red peacoat which I have had for at least 10 years, I came across this simple outfit and decided it would be a great one to replicate and wear.
The morning of the day I took these pictures, my sister in law gave me a black oversized t-shirt one of her customers gave her. I really like the saying, so I decided it would be the perfect tee to add interest to my outfit. The basics are there: leggings, black tee, white sneakers, red overcoat.
I really don’t wear this coat much anymore (I have had it for probably 12 years), but I love the color. I think I would prefer a slimmer trench silhouette like the one in the inspiration picture, but until I come across one while thrifting, this one will work. It is warm and of great quality and it is nice for the holiday season.
I do not wear my white sneakers much in the winter, but I do like the contrast with the black leggings. Both my pairs of leggings need to be updated, but since I don’t wear them much, I will wait till they actually fall apart!
This was quite a busy day, with dropping off a couple things at my sister in law’s apartment, a hike with my 18 year old and some chores around the house. I am just impressed I got my son to get up before 10!
After wearing these leggings all day, I might just have to add them into my rotation and switch out the jeans for them once in a while: quite a comfortable pair and I have enough long, fun tops to make a leggings outfit interesting!
A bientôt!
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2 Comments
Joanne
I love this look. I have been on the hunt for a bright read coat myself. I used to have one that was handed down to me from my grandmother but once I lost all the weight I was just swimming in it. I love that bright pop of color in winter though and almos always found myself pairing it with all black. Your outfit it spot on!
Penny
That’s a gorgeous combination and I absolutely adore that coat. Love the strong colour which I think is so needed in the winter.
Also the leggings and the white shoes are great together. I wear leggings all through the winter but I wear them with a skirt so it is doubly warm when out for a walk. Actually I think it’s really interesting how in the UK we go out for a ‘walk’ which I do every day (5-8000 steps or more) and hiking is for really wild country which I don’t do. But of course I am talking about walking in urban areas. Which I think you don’t do so much in the States unless you live in the middle of a city. I’m always interested in cultural differences.
Actually do wear that red coat more often – it really suits you.