You snooze, you lose.

Or more accurately, you go out drinking with the family and forget that the 20% discount at Hobbs finishes on Monday.  DARN IT.  On the upside we did have a great afternoon with sitting in the garden, eating and drinking and catching up with some relatives over from Ireland. 

But it does mean that I missed out on the coat that I had made my mind up I couldn't live without.  Well, as I'm tighter than a gnat's chuff, it means unless there is another offer or it goes in the sale then it won't be mine.  I'm very hopeful about the latter (the "going in the sales" bit, not the"it won't be mine" bit)  and as the sales do seem to get earlier and earlier each year, I'm estimating we only have a couple of weeks to wait. 

This is the one I was after. 

The Elise Coat from Hobbs £269

I live in hope as this Hobbs coat is now half price. 

Hobbs Susannah Coat was £299 now £149


And this one which is gorgeous, in black and ivory. 

Hobbs Amara Coat was £269 now £134



In the meantime though, here are some other options that I've found.  I love this shape of coat as I mentioned the other day.  For me it's the perfect alternative to a Spring blazer or jacket - which I do still like and wear.  But there is something about this shape that I have fallen in love with this season.  Perfect for over jeans, or over capri pants and a shirt/shell top for a smarter look.  Throw on over a dress and you have an instant Occasion outfit. 

And there are loads out there - especially in Print.  Makes it so easy to just layer over the top of neutral basics, which most of us have loads of in our wardrobes.  Staple jeans, plain tees, shirts or thin knit jumpers.  Even not too detailed sweatshirts in neutral colours.  Footwear, anything goes.  The perfect coat to take you through into Autumn as well - just add a huge fluffy scarf or pashmina.  (I can't believe I mentioned Autumn....)

Soaked in Luxury Coat was £105 now only £73.50 on Amazon (still £105 elsewhere!) 





And there is one of the Fenn Wright Manson Isobel Coats that I have, in a size 16 at John Lewis which was £225 and is now £95.  

I cannot recommend this highly enough.  They do come up small though, so I would say this would be best for a large sized 14 but it may be worth trying if you love it. 




Hoss Intropia Dress Coat £225




More black and white from M&S. 

Graphic Duster Coat from Autograph £99






Black and white print again, steal at Coast. 

Coast Alula Check Coat in Monochrome £150


And Spree with the Pirella Coat at By Malene Birger £379


Possibly my favourite black and white one though, from Mango. 

Premium - Houndstooth coat from Mango £119.99




More monochrome but this time with more grey.  Again, I love this one.

ASOS Lightweight Coat with quilted shoulder £65





Blue at M&S.  This does seem like a lot of money from M&S and I certainly wouldn't pay the prices for the shoes and bags from the Best of British or Made in Italy ranges but for a top notch quality coat, this is actually cheaper than the Hobbs ones.

Best Of British Cocoon coat £249







Not print this time but texture which makes it just that little bit different from a totally plain one. 

Navy Floral Embroidered Coat £70




Another navy one with the detail in the texture. 

ASOS Coat in Ornate Jacquard £85





Again on the more simple side but I love the detailing on this which elevates it from a plain coat.  

Liu Jo Long Sleeved Boucle Coat now £145 from £290





Finishing with the more random ones of the bunch.  

Pale pink check car coat from Miss Selfridge was £55 now £35



Orange Floral Jacquard Coat from River Island £75




Light Yellow Floral Print Coat from River Island £95  I have featured this one before but I simply adore it. 




Black Daisy Print Open Front Coat £75







So there we have the Coat Collection.  Thoughts?  I have three now - the leopard print one, the green Zara knitted one and the navy H&M one which was the bargain of the bunch at £20 on the sale rail last year.  They are so useful and I think I could definitely justify the check one (at half price though, pretty please.....) 

Outfit from yesterday.