Yellow Duffle Coat

I don’t think I’ll ever grow out of wanting to dress like a child. The two duffle coats I bought last year are well and truly integrated into my wardrobe, and so when La Redoute offered me an item to review, I spotted this yellow version on their website and snapped it up.



I love yellow. It was my favourite colour when I was little, although I suspect part of that was me being contrary and didn’t want to say pink or purple like the rest of the girls in my class. It’s such a fun colour though, associated with sunshine and flowers and happiness, that I think it’s a pretty good favourite. And I certainly stand out in this coat!



The only issue that I have with yellow is that even though I’m drawn to it… it doesn’t suit me at all. Picking up this coat was a hopeful wish that maybe things have changed, and yellow is now my colour, but I’m not convinced. I love, love, LOVE it on other people, but I don’t think it does much for my colouring. I also think the style of this coat would suit someone more willowy than I – it’s a little long, and I long for a more fitted waist. It’s a shame, as it’s a lovely coat – comfortable and beautifully made. It’s just someone else’s dream coat, not mine.

Coat c/o La Redoute