"I am the muthafuckin' shore patrol !"
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| Nautical or Naughty-cal? Outfit inspired by Hal Ashby's The Last Detail. |
All right. I'm not REALLY the muthafuckin' shore patrol. Jack Nicholson is. But I did feel blue like a sailor when I dressed today & donned a real Navy-issued wool pea-coat. The coat, recently given to me by the mom of my best friend from high school, had been my BF's grandfather's & I used to wear it like an over-sized swing coat; it was huuuge on me. Believe it or not PEACOATS were not on a ladies' fashion menu back in the early '80's so it stood out in a crowd. Now the coat fits snug and blends in. The only detail missing is a white sailor's cap.
I've been wanting one for years, and haven't yet found one. But I think I need one to go with my new/old Navy pea-coat. And I need an navy shirt too, while I'm at it. Because I am the muthafuckin' shore patrol, damn it. Now give me a beer.
Now Wearing: black knit cap, authentic Naval peacoat, red/grey striped scarf, navy/black striped pullover, vintage nautical themed belt, jean shorts, navy tights, platform shoes. (Most items thrifted save the scarf, shoes and tights.)
19 comments:
What a lovely coat - and the red scarf looks fab with it. I haven't seen this film so must check it out x
Well hello sailor! Excellent coat. Is that your house? It looks so pretty.
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You do look very nautical even though it's the middle of winter! Love the color combo and the stripes. Hmm, maybe ebay will have a while sailor's cap?
♥ Leia
I love outfit posts so much.
You can filled pages talking about trends and fashion..., etc; but putting youself out there, and create your own fashion, that my dear is something else...
Love it all my dear friend.
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You seriously look like a BAMF. Who would think you could do that in shorts, and tights.
My Heart Blogged
I have loved Navy themed clothes since I was a kid...and that's a longggggg time! It's one of those fashion trends that never really goes away...you have done a great portrayal!! So cute and I love the shiny legs....
I'll drink a beer to that! I love a nautical look. Especially a good peacoat and a good sailor for that matter ;) I've been loving your outfit posts lately Bella. So inspiring! x
Great photos:)
Love it!! You're so badass! ;)
Oh this is well-done,Bella. Nautical -themed clothes are so smart
You should add this to Every Body, Every Wear! And I'll bet you can find a cap in an Army/Navy surplus.
I'm loving those marine-blue tights with the Mary Jane shoes. And I like the story behind the pea coat. It's so great to have pieces like that to wear one's entire life!
Work it girl!
So cute :)
So cute :)
You look pretty hardcore, at any rate! What a great coat... and I really love that inspiration shot. Epic!
YES!! I love the coat. What a nice gift! I had a pair of old wool Navy bell bottom britches, but I sold them in my shop. You know the ones that lace up at the waist in the back? I would've kept them but I'm sensitive to wool. I could do the pea-coat though.
I love your commitment to the theme! That's a great peacoat.
The Auspicious Life
love the coat and the history behind it, how awesome. thanks for stopping by & commenting on the blog!
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