Red short coat and a top hat

This coat is by Kenzo and timeless in my opinion. Perhaps I can update it better by wearing other shoes with it or something like that. Did not try my new modern patent leather shoes as my dearest husband gave them to me after these photos were taken. I do like these Hugo Boss boots a lot as well.

In an attempt to make the coat even more fun I added a real top hat. We bought this vintage hat years ago in its original case. My husband said it looked nice on me. But…. the next day…..when I asked him whether he dared going to a department store with me wearing the hat, he declined. I have never known the man to lie to me, so what is happening here?

I have no idea what you think of it. But I dread your opinion, haha.
So, for a more “normal” look, here are photos without the hat.

Well, I am very curious what you have to say about it.
Greetje

62 responses to “Red short coat and a top hat”

  1. That jacket is amazing!!! Wow, I love that. It looks great with the hat, but wearing a hat like that out and about takes confidence because it will be noticed. You look great!

    1. It will be noticed indeed. Which is why I don’t wear it. Really. It takes a day when I am particularly brave.

  2. PS – However, it’s important to feel comfortable. Everyone has their own level of what feels right to wear in public.

    1. I have to admit that I like it a lot but have not really got the guts to wear it. Not being used to wearing hats and then picking something so uncommon, will probably give me the wrong attitude. Instead of proud, I will look scared (of remarks) which will have the wrong effect.I do so admire you.

  3. You look adorable in the hat… that being said, it would look great if you wore it while lined up along Bourbon Street at the Mardi Gras! IMHO, it’s a little “character-ish” for your usual elegance!

    1. So fun but don’t wear it. Which is really what my husband said too. haha.

  4. You are rocking the top hat, G. And that fuzzy coat is going to get plenty of wear this winter, I bet.

    1. I hate to say it, but I am a bit chicken to actually wear the top hat….

  5. Your coat is gorgeous and I LOVE it with the hat! Maybe if your husband sees what great compliments you get when you wear it, he will change his mind…super look!

    1. I felt a bit funny to use a winter picture, but I don’t own a summer hat. Still feel too shy to actually wear this hat.

  6. Yours is the classier top hat (I’m right next to you on the linkup) …

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

    1. Haha, you are right, we are next to one another with the same hat. What are the odds of that? Tried to comment on your blog but couldn’t find my blog profile. But I will reach you this way as well.

  7. Great coat! Red is such a good color in the winter. As for the hat I don’t know what to say. It looks almost costumy. Maybe it could be worn in the evening for a party?

    1. OK the hat is costumy. Don’t think I will ever have the courage to wear it. Fortunately the coat is good.

  8. Marianne van den Berg Avatar
    Marianne van den Berg

    How about he other black hat you bought I think in France which is less costumy and a real piece the resistence.

  9. The red coat and black boots are gorgeous – and gorgeous on you. I like the hat but doubt I would have the courage to wear it. USASuzanne

  10. RedTagChicLosAngeles Avatar
    RedTagChicLosAngeles

    I absolutely love the red coat Greetje….& it’s lovely how you look like you’re having fun wearing it with that hat!!!!Rebecca http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

    1. Thanks Rebecca. I will be wearing the coat a lot more often than the hat.

  11. Agree with the others. It looks fantastic, but yes it is a bit costumy. That is not the same for every hat though and this proves to me that you CAN wear hats. However, if you want to have fun, want to stand out and don’t mind people looking at you, I would totally wear it out. But yes, you will need the confidence! It would be great for a party. It’s a great talking point and you would have lots of fun and meet many different people!

    1. That last sentence gives me something to think about. A conversation piece.

  12. O’ my, the coat is lovely as well as stylish! It’s one of those (I want I want). I think you can do a lot with the fun hat but this coat is much too classy for that particular hat. A nice black cloche would be fabulous with this coat and you could totally pull it off.

    1. A cloche? Don’t know the word, but send one over anyway. LOL

  13. You are rocking the top hat, G. And that fuzzy coat is going to get plenty of wear this winter, I bet.

    1. I hate to say it, but I am a bit chicken to actually wear the top hat….

  14. That jacket is amazing!!! Wow, I love that. It looks great with the hat, but wearing a hat like that out and about takes confidence because it will be noticed. You look great!

    1. It will be noticed indeed. Which is why I don’t wear it. Really. It takes a day when I am particularly brave.

  15. Your coat is gorgeous and I LOVE it with the hat! Maybe if your husband sees what great compliments you get when you wear it, he will change his mind…super look!

    1. I felt a bit funny to use a winter picture, but I don’t own a summer hat. Still feel too shy to actually wear this hat.

  16. Yours is the classier top hat (I’m right next to you on the linkup) …

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

    1. Haha, you are right, we are next to one another with the same hat. What are the odds of that? Tried to comment on your blog but couldn’t find my blog profile. But I will reach you this way as well.

  17. Marianne van den Berg Avatar
    Marianne van den Berg

    How about he other black hat you bought I think in France which is less costumy and a real piece the resistence.

  18. The red coat and black boots are gorgeous – and gorgeous on you. I like the hat but doubt I would have the courage to wear it. USASuzanne

  19. O’ my, the coat is lovely as well as stylish! It’s one of those (I want I want). I think you can do a lot with the fun hat but this coat is much too classy for that particular hat. A nice black cloche would be fabulous with this coat and you could totally pull it off.

    1. A cloche? Don’t know the word, but send one over anyway. LOL

  20. RedTagChicLosAngeles Avatar
    RedTagChicLosAngeles

    I absolutely love the red coat Greetje….& it’s lovely how you look like you’re having fun wearing it with that hat!!!!Rebecca http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

    1. Thanks Rebecca. I will be wearing the coat a lot more often than the hat.

  21. Agree with the others. It looks fantastic, but yes it is a bit costumy. That is not the same for every hat though and this proves to me that you CAN wear hats. However, if you want to have fun, want to stand out and don’t mind people looking at you, I would totally wear it out. But yes, you will need the confidence! It would be great for a party. It’s a great talking point and you would have lots of fun and meet many different people!

    1. That last sentence gives me something to think about. A conversation piece.

  22. Great coat! Red is such a good color in the winter. As for the hat I don’t know what to say. It looks almost costumy. Maybe it could be worn in the evening for a party?

    1. OK the hat is costumy. Don’t think I will ever have the courage to wear it. Fortunately the coat is good.

  23. Great jacket, lovely color and shape! The top hat is a fun accessory, I say wear it if you feel comfortable in it!

    1. I want my husband near me for safety if I dare going out in it.

  24. The jacket is lovely and very accomplished outfit. I love the boots, they are beautiful. The look is absolutely brilliant, funny and cheerful, the hat is the perfect chic. But I, like her husband, would rather go with you, without the hat. 🙂 🙂

    1. hahaha and I so need his support if I were to wear the hat.

  25. I basicall agree with everybody here. THe hat is gorgeous, it looks great on you and with that outfit. But for most people it belongs in fancy dress parties or Mardi Grass. That being said, if it feels comfortable wearing in in public for a shopping trip, by all means do it! Confidence is what always completes and outfit

    1. With hats I totally miss confidence. Alas.

  26. PS – However, it’s important to feel comfortable. Everyone has their own level of what feels right to wear in public.

    1. I have to admit that I like it a lot but have not really got the guts to wear it. Not being used to wearing hats and then picking something so uncommon, will probably give me the wrong attitude. Instead of proud, I will look scared (of remarks) which will have the wrong effect.I do so admire you.

  27. You look adorable in the hat… that being said, it would look great if you wore it while lined up along Bourbon Street at the Mardi Gras! IMHO, it’s a little “character-ish” for your usual elegance!

    1. So fun but don’t wear it. Which is really what my husband said too. haha.

  28. I absolutely LOVE the hat! It looks great with the gorgeous jacket and the heeled boots. I would have worn it out shopping without hesitation. Fearless hat wearing is my motto.You also have a stunning background!

  29. Great jacket, lovely color and shape! The top hat is a fun accessory, I say wear it if you feel comfortable in it!

    1. I want my husband near me for safety if I dare going out in it.

  30. The jacket is lovely and very accomplished outfit. I love the boots, they are beautiful. The look is absolutely brilliant, funny and cheerful, the hat is the perfect chic. But I, like her husband, would rather go with you, without the hat. 🙂 🙂

    1. hahaha and I so need his support if I were to wear the hat.

  31. I basicall agree with everybody here. THe hat is gorgeous, it looks great on you and with that outfit. But for most people it belongs in fancy dress parties or Mardi Grass. That being said, if it feels comfortable wearing in in public for a shopping trip, by all means do it! Confidence is what always completes and outfit

    1. With hats I totally miss confidence. Alas.

  32. I absolutely LOVE the hat! It looks great with the gorgeous jacket and the heeled boots. I would have worn it out shopping without hesitation. Fearless hat wearing is my motto.You also have a stunning background!

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