The visit seemed the perfect opportunity to embrace traditional country attire, and wear my new tweed jacket for the first time. The jacket is a traditional hacking jacket from the 1940s, bought from an antiques shop in West Wales. My husband actually persuaded me to buy it, and I have to admit that he was right. It's one of those items that looks average on a hanger, but when he insisted that I try it on, the cut and shaping became apparent - it fits me perfectly. The tweed is heavyweight, so it's a very warm jacket too. It has quickly become my new favourite.







Vintage 'Harkaway' 1940s hacking jacket from an antiques centre, Next boots via charity shop, Jaeger leggings, Elle silk scarf from car boot sale, Christy's flat cap borrowed from husband, Exquisite vintage brooch from car boot sale, Alannah Hill gauntlet gloves.
If you want to see more doggy pictures (because they really wouldn't stand still long enough for these photos!), the dogs actually have their own Instagram account, with far more followers than I, at @bentleyandgrayson
Linking up with: #iwillwearwhatilike, Visible Monday, Passion for Fashion, Fancy Friday
Very dapper! I love seeing you in looks like this, you pull them off so well. And I'm always appreciative of any inclusion of dogs in blog posts ;) have a great week xx
ReplyDeleteI thought you'd like the dogs! You should honestly check out their Instagram, they're adorable!!
DeleteEvery inch the country lady! I'm glad you were persuaded to buy that jacket, it's a wonderful fit and sure beats a fleece for outdoor wear. Loving the cap and the boots, too.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous are those dogs? I love spaniels. How funny that they're Instagram celebrities. xxx
Just the word 'fleece' gives me the shudders...
DeleteYour husband has a good eye for what will suit you, as you are looking fabulous in that jacket. The perfect outfit for a day in the country, spending time with celebrity dogs! xxx
ReplyDeleteHa, yes celebrity dogs indeed!! They love the attention too, shameless!
DeleteI could just see you fitting in with the country set in that outfit! The jacket looks so snuggly and warm, well done hubby for spotting that one. xx
ReplyDeleteI felt right at home, I must admit! Now, a Barbour jacket and a pair of Hunter wellies should be next on the list...
DeleteWonderful photos of you in that country/woods setting, love your outfit as well! :)
ReplyDeleteVery sharp Porcelina, glad you picked up that jacket it does fit fabulously well.
ReplyDeleteYour husband is a good man for convincing you to get that jacket, to walk away from it would have been a great shame because it appears to be a perfect fit! You look like a country aristocrat in these photos! I'm surprised to see a well known Aussie brand pop up in these photos, I had no idea Alannah Hill did gloves like this.
ReplyDeleteThe perfect country lady outfit! I love the tweed jacket, and the boots are the perfect choice to add a bit of a rural feel.
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Aaah, you can't beat a good tweed jacket - and you look positively aristocratic in these shots, like someone from a 30s novel coming in after riding, to dress for dinner.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab outfit, I do love a great English country style outfit. I have a Pinterest board dedicated to this style and it's my most popular one. Love, Kirsten x
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