Red Coat

I was in need of a new coat for the autumn especially as the weather has become much colder and wetter.

I was really pleased to find this red coat in my size in my favourite charity shop. It was in really good condition and a bargain at the price of £12. It has a fairly thick lining to keep me nice and warm and it is fully showerproof.

For a finishing touch, I have added a scarf for the picture.

With the sudden drop in temperature in the UK this week it has become obvious that I need to add to my winter wardrobe and I am looking out for some woolly jumpers (I think my American friends call them sweaters) and some warmer trousers.

My daughter, Hannah, keeps nagging me to buy some jeans but as I am not keen at all on the image of blue denim, I have resisted so far!

Colourful Tunic Top

I have said several times in previous posts that I prefer, when possible, to cover my bottom from view when wearing trousers in public. I was pleased recently to find this colourful tunic top in a charity shop for £1.00.

It is slim fitting but extends some six inches below my waist line over my hips, nicely covering my bottom. Do other ladies like to wear long tops with trousers to increase modesty?

Hannah took this photograph a few weeks ago before I had my hair restyled. I would not be standing outside in a short sleeved top and no coat today as the autumn storms have brought an abrupt end to the sunny mild weather here in the UK.

Work Top

It was just warm enough a few days ago for Hannah to take some outside photos of my new top which will be great for wearing to the office. I have mentioned before that we have a black/white corporate dress code.

It is 85% cotton and has flared sleeves which I though might be a nuisance when typing etc but they have not caused a problem so far. It cost me £1.50 on a sale rail in a charity shop.

I would have preferred the top to have been very slightly longer so that it completely covered my bottom. I am still slightly self conscious of my bottom when wearing trousers. 

Is anyone else self conscious in this way or am I being silly?