Etsom·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.
Although we’ve had a very mild autumn, New York City is in the middle of our first real snowstorm, so I’m suddenly thinking about coats. I gave up on cute outerwear a few years ago, when I realized the only people who ever saw my coats were strangers on the subway (who didn’t look particularly stylish, either). However, since I will be showing apartments this winter and clients will be seeing my cold weather gear, I think it’s time to step up my outerwear game!
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Well, clients would certainly find me easy to spot!Things have to be pretty grim for the dog to notice, but that dog looks horrified.It would be hard to get sweaters and blazers under this one, but it’s sooo pretty! By xiaoliziGarbage bags and duct tape – not just for homeless people anymore!To quote Tim Gunn, that’s a lot of look.On the right person, this would be adorable. (I am not that person.) By StudioMariyaQ: What’s that you’re wearing? A: A sad sack.When it’s so cold, you give up and leave the house wrapped in your duvet.Highly impractical (but strikingly beautiful). By newstar2016Does this fat-assed coat make my ass look fat?Sure, it’s not going to keep you warm, but it would be very popular with the cat!I actually own two of these beautiful vintage coats (one is an emergency backup). By GlitterNGoldVintageSilence of the Lambs would have been a whole different movie if Buffalo Bill hunted Muppets…Leaf bag couture.Stunning! If it were lined, I’d buy it in a New York minute! By EUGfashionOf all the things wrong with this coat, I think it’s the dreadlock ties that freak me out the most.When your coat accidentally falls into the thresher, but you decide to wear it anyway.
what is with all the puffy/duct tape/garbage bag coats?? Can you hear the conversation: “Please take out the trash…..oh, you forgot something.” **points to coat** That black vintage coat…gorgeous!
December 17, 2020 at 8:08 am
Oh…I do love the black with fur but the little red rideing hood get my vote for every day.
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December 17, 2020 at 9:14 am
Me too!
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December 17, 2020 at 1:20 pm
I think the red is just adorable! If I still had a waist, I’d be all over it!
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December 18, 2020 at 10:29 am
Oh that waist thing always gets in the way.
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December 19, 2020 at 5:02 pm
So accurate!
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December 17, 2020 at 8:12 am
Would I buy an apartment from someone wearing one of these coats? I think we know the answer to that one!
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December 17, 2020 at 1:21 pm
Lol. Point taken.
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December 17, 2020 at 1:35 pm
😎
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December 17, 2020 at 9:53 am
what is with all the puffy/duct tape/garbage bag coats?? Can you hear the conversation: “Please take out the trash…..oh, you forgot something.” **points to coat** That black vintage coat…gorgeous!
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December 17, 2020 at 1:21 pm
You’re so right about the garbage bag look. There were a lot of them, too!
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December 17, 2020 at 11:43 am
From divine to god-awful and everything in between. Thanks for the hilarious comments!
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December 17, 2020 at 1:22 pm
Thank you! I had fun (but the hunt continues…)
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December 17, 2020 at 2:00 pm
I need a smile this did it Hal
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December 17, 2020 at 8:18 pm
Good!
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December 17, 2020 at 7:14 pm
If you own that vintage number, who needs another one? (Also, I rather like the duvet look . . . )
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December 18, 2020 at 9:23 am
Oh yes, the red coat is very nice.
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December 19, 2020 at 5:00 pm
I love it sooo much!
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December 18, 2020 at 11:15 am
Fabulous! Yes, I have a thing for coats! 😁
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December 19, 2020 at 5:03 pm
I just love them!
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