Wednesday, March 09, 2011

fisherman's friend


I ordered this yellow Fisherman's coat from eBay last week. Upon opening the package this evening I guffawed to myself for a bit as it comes with a matching pair of trousers and the texture is best described as that of a rubber glove. Sort of resisting the urge to glue cotton wool to my chin and traipse through my halls dressed head to toe in this gear as a homage to Fishermans Friends..

Still I like the coat even if it is a little on the large side. And I'm sure the trousers will come to use for all of those water based activities I fill my weekends with. Wading and rowing and standing in downpours?

12 comments:

  1. I've always wanted one of those classic yellow raincoats! Or one of those green ones with the little whale print inside...

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  2. Anonymous6:12 am GMT

    haha that is brillant!cant believe it came with trousers lol
    looks fantastic on you though!
    i've been obsessing over Cos' blue and ta one for a while now, hoping i can treat myself to it this month.
    this must be the most sensible waterproof coat i have ever wanted!
    p.s. - i think you should fashion the trousers into shorts for the beach :p

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  3. Anonymous6:15 am GMT

    speaking off which, Topshpo have just release a blue and yellow fisherman's coats this morning!
    http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=2301014&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208491&parent_categoryId=&sort_field=Relevance&pageSize=200

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  4. I would kill for a full rain suit like that! I bet you feel so invincible...

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  5. Totally agree with Elisabeth - fisherman shorts are the next logical step! I've been thinking about one of these for a while. A stylish actually waterproof coat is the dream. Saw a smart Jack Wills (of all places) one sometime. Not sure my skin tone can take that much yellow though... You look great!

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  6. Its just like the topshop one! You = clever clogs x

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  7. This looks so great, and practical which is always a bonus. I am also very envious of how well you pull off yellow.

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  8. Anonymous6:31 pm GMT

    couldn't resist my urge to say you're amazing :)) and i totally love that fisherman's coat!

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  9. Its so needed in Manchester x

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  10. i love love love it. i definitely want one myself now. the yellow colour is perfect. from which ebay seller did you get these? and where there any more?

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  11. Woah woah woah! My sister has just sent me a coat like this! A suave little/massive pvc number, good ol' topshop. You look fab, sergeant major kudos also for pulling off the personal style posts so well without looking like a vain little miss; i dont really know how to do pictures of myself without seeming self engrossed and horrible! Really get lots of inspiration from your blog, truly love it! xxxxxxx
    http://monopolyhouses.blogspot.com/ - that's just if you want to see my coat! i just posted on it!

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  12. LOVES IT BEBS

    You inspire me every day Stevie Wonder

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