I saw this gorgrous floral Milly jacket at la Nordstrom Rack many months ago, when it first arrived. I gasped and wanted to buy it on the spot, but it was still well out of my price range for something that would be more of a special occasion piece, rather than for every day. Then, for some bizarro reason (ok, I guess maybe it's a lot of look), it made it to clearance, down to 75% off the original retail price. Still, even at that lowered price, I couldn't justify something that wouldn't get regular wear. Then, it disappeared over the winter. I assumed someone bought it, but I have thought fondly about that pretty floral coat ever since.
Enter my recent trip to the store. Perusing the many racks of designer clearance (patience is a virtue), there it was again! Those sneaky Rack people really must store some of the goodies during off season. (It was gone too long for it to have been a return.) The clearance sticker still read the same clearance price, but this time, I wasn't letting it go. I actually now have several occassions for which to wear it, and since my love hadn't waned over the year, I knew it wouldn't any time soon.
Imagine my delight when, upon checkout, I learned that it had been marked down an additional $50! Eek and hurrah! So for an incredibly reasonable price, I took home a unique and beautiful Milly jacket that I just love to death.
Doesn't it remind you of J.Crew's Vintage Violet print (post here) a bit? (Although blue rather than purple.) It has a tiny bit of dainty shoulder poof, and is so well-constructed. Look at that beautiful satin lining and the button placket. Love, love, love -- so pretty and ladylike!
Below with my new Old Navy polka dot chiffon dress, J.Crew Penelope Mary Janes (similar), and Cabochon Bracelet (similar, similar-esque):
I think it can also be worn dressed down a bit for a dinner out, with some bright pops of color and pattern mixing:
J.Crew Puff-sleeve Popover shirt in modern red, Golden Stripe Bracelets (still pops back), old J.Crew Spectator Belinda Heels (similar, similar), J.Crew perfect shirt (factory version), yellow Juliet pumps (similar)
I'm having a lot of fun playing with this jacket, and can't wait for spring, so I can wear it.
How do you feel about a floral coat? I'm obviously a fan. (See my other old-school floral coat post here.)
I tried to find some floral coat options for you, but all I could find that was faintly similar was this Boden rainy day mac in harbour provence, which is adorable and gets very high marks (try code WA70 for 20% off and free ship/returns):
Have you found any surprise scores lately?
It is so beautiful! Honestly I think you'll wear that forever, it's a distinctive and wonderful print but the blue and white makes it so classic, I think it is very you.
ReplyDeleteIt would be a great base for a vacation wardrobe too since you can dress it up or wear it casually.
What a great score, thanks so much for sharing with us!
Umm, I love this coat! It is so pretty. And boy do I love Nordstrom Rack. It is one of the best stores out there!
ReplyDeleteI too love a good floral coat. The golden roses coat finally made it to my closest last month and I am in love!
GORGEOUS!!! And so pretty on you! Sometimes I find that a patterned piece will look so pretty but when you put it on, all you see is the pattern and it isn't flattering at all. This one is just perfect. You will have so much fun with it! Great find!
ReplyDeleteI went to Nordstrom Rack yesterday and came home with a DvF dress for $130. I love NR!
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate to find this coat for such a deal. If you still love it after that long you will always love it. It's a beautiful print in gorgeous colors and you wear it well.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! What a great score. You find the best deals!
ReplyDeleteAhhhhmazing! Whatever you paid, it was worth it. The pattern is so pretty and it looks so "fresh".
ReplyDeleteLove, love this find and the way you've styled it!
ReplyDeleteP.S conf code is O Steal!
A gorgeous coat which looks divine on you! What a wonderful surprise for you!
ReplyDeleteHere's to second chances! This piece is so wonderfully you- I think you will love it for a loooong time!
ReplyDeleteLove the coat! It was ment to be.
ReplyDeleteSo basically I need to go to The Rack. I never think about it till I see your posts, and then I still forget. I can't believe you passed on that the 1st time. It's gorgeous. Goes so well w/J Crew's blues.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this jacket on you!!!! This jacket is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the coat and all the ways you're playing with it. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYou were meant to have this. The facts that it was a great buy and is beautifully made are just the sprinkles on the cupcake.
ReplyDeleteDani -- Thank you! I agree, it definitely felt very me right away. I thought that same thing, that it would be a great start for a color story for a vacation! :)
ReplyDeleteJ.CrewJD -- Thanks! Isn't it such a great store? I have good luck at mine. Love that golden roses coat, it's gorgeous. Congrats on such a score!
audrey -- Thank! :) I know just what you mean. You don't want it to wear you.
Kate -- Score!! Love DvF and that is such a deal.
xoxo -- Thanks! I thought the same -- if I still love it just as much now, if not more so, then it will be a long-time keeper.
TudorQueen -- Thanks! :)
Pamela -- Well worth it! Would have been worth it at that original Rack price, to be honest. :)
Hexicon -- Thank you! :)
WMM -- It was such a lovely surprise, and totally made my day.
thatdamngreendress -- Cheers to that! :)
mini -- It really was, wasn't it? Thanks so much!
gigi -- Gasp, you must get yourself there. I think they do differ, perhaps depending on your local Nordstrom, but there are fabulous deals to be found. Get thee there asap! :) I know, I really regretted passing on it the first time around.
rynetta -- Thanks dahling! :)
tiffany rose -- Thank you!!
wellfedfred -- Yes, I must concur! And now I would like a cupcake. Off to check cupboard for a mix...
It is amazing what you can find at Nordstrom Rack. It is a little bit out of the way for me but I think I need to stop by there soon. Yes, the coat reminds me of Vintage Violet but I actually like it better in blue. It looks perfect on you!
ReplyDeleteajc -- Thanks! It's definitely worth a trip now and then.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coat, what a fun find! Isn't it gratifying? I recently had given up stalking a Fossil necklace at Herberger's clearance, only to look yesterday and find it hanging there! Love that feeling.
ReplyDeleteHi, I was wondering what size your milly coat is? Perhaps you mentioned it and I skimmed right over it. . . . That happens to me sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI love the jacket on you. I've been debating over a similar one, but I was wondering about your sizing?
Hi there! My coat was a 2, and it is a nice fit. I could have done a 4, but not a 0. HTH?!
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