I know I go a little loopy with the whole pink thing, but in reality it’s not my favorite color. My actual favorite color is purple and has been since I was five years old. In kindergarten I had a lavender spring coat, purple jelly shoes, and would only eat grape popsicles, but in general I don’t buy that many purple colored clothes. I have a sweater and maybe a shirt or two, but yesterday I found the most gorgeous purple winter coat online. It’s absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, it’s also $330. Which I don’t think I could ever seriously justify purchasing in a million years. Although believe me I’ve been trying for two days. So far my internal argument includes the following:
- I haven’t bought a new winter coat in three years, which technically means I’ve saved hypothetical money and I should allow myself to buy the coat.
- Winter in New England is dreary, dismal, and downright depressing. My current wool coat is black. Not exactly a mood lifting color. I theorize that this royal violet coat with accompanying grape cashmere scarf will allow me to skip about the streets in a happy daze during the bi-weekly snowstorms we’re bound to have.
- It’s pretty! It will make me feel pretty. My ratty old coat from The Gap that I bought on clearance definitely does not.
Update: I just checked availability and all of my dreams have been dashed as the coat is sold out in not only my size but pretty much every size. It’s October 7th! How can J. Crew already be sold out of a winter coat? Boo! If you happen upon a pretty purple coat in your own shopping travels will you please let me know? I’m completely enamored with the idea now.
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that coat comes in purple, and it’s only $58. I also think Target & Old Navy have peacoat-styles in purple, just shorter in length.
I’m with you…purple has been my favorite color since I was a kid. I go back and forth every once in a while on maybe picking a new favorite color…red and blue are always top options…but I still love purple. It just makes me feel happy and cozy all at once.
However, I NEVER buy purple clothes. Then just the other day, I bought an adorable purple shirt. When I put it on, I thought,”Damn Abbey! You look good in purple!” So needless to say I went out and bought two more purple shirts just this week. But they have to be a deep royal purple…no lavender for me…that washes me out.
PS I’ll keep an eye out for your coat at my local J. Crews because I think all of your internal arguments are totally valid! 😉
If you want an even more insanely expensive purple (yet still way cute) peacoat, check out this one for $428
http://www.barriepace.com/bp/product.asp?catalog_name=BP_1&category_name=F208_F03AM_F_12&GCID=C12335x005&keyword=EMPIRE+WAIST+TWEED+COAT&cookie_test=1
I’ve been craving the same style coat… but in sunshine yellow. I guess ironically. Overstock.com has some fabu deals on coats. I got a white Hilfiger trench for 40$!
Hi, I found your listing because I too was looking for a similar J.Crew pea coat. I called the company at 1-800-562-0258 and found out that although my coat was removed from the website, they will be getting a small number in on November 24th, and they will ship it then. Hope this helps! The lady I talked to was named Valerie.
I bought a purple coat from JCrew at the end of last season for 40% off and I totally love it. It doesn’t necessarily keep me super warm like my down puffer LLBean one, but it is perfect for Chicago Fall’s or when I need to get dressed up for the winter.
I think a purple coat is a great investment!
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Hi Erin, The J.Crew coat is now back in stock and on sale on the J.Crew website for $149! Use the discount code EXTRA20 to get an additional 20% off now till Saturday. I just ordered the same coat, it’s such a pretty color! 🙂
ooh its really cool! i like it! my fave is also purple ! ooh and can u guys tell me can i buy this coat online? and if i can where? plz tell mee.. :X