Since my visit to Paris last December I have been looking for a parka A la parisienne street style. I have finally found one that works well for me. It is grey, a better colour for me than khaki. The parka I am wearing is by JDWilliams (US & UK). It comes in sizes 10 to 32 uk and 6 to 28 US. It is lightly padded so warm enough worn over a thick sweater now or later with a simple tee. The hood is detachable.
The cream sweater I am wearing is by Winserlondon last season. Similar wool cashmere roll neck at House of Fraser (reduced from £69 to £39) Classic black trousers by Winserlondon
Fabulous photo by Laura Hines. Follow her on Instagram. Yes it is my car. Getting old now but still going well. Like me!
I noticed that the uniform de rigeur in the streets of Paris was the parka, preferably with a faux fur hood.
Lace up brogues by Paul Green similar styles at Nordstrom or Peter Hahn UK
Even though Spring is just round the corner we still have a way to go, certainly here in London, before the temperatures begin to rise.
The parka is an all year round cover up, well certainly if you live anywhere in the Northern hemisphere. You can wear a parka now with a chunky sweater or later in the year over a simple tee or summer dress on a chilly evening. Many styles have detachable hoods.
All photos by Laura Hines. Follow her on Instagram.
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Detachable hood is good; detachable fur is even better. When you get a cool spell in early spring, you just don't want to see fur anymore, yet you need a winter coat.
Happily, I live where winters are mild and short. We walk around in these parkas but with the zipper open!
Regardless of the temps, don't forget the extra-long scarf wound around and around and around your neck.
I've been searching for a stylish parka that doesn't make me look like I've just walked out of topshop - thank you!
Glad you like it Jennifer. I am finding it very useful.
Glad you like it Jennifer. It is a good workhorse piece.
You AND your parka AND your car are fabulous! Together and separately. :)
Thank you Ann
The car is getting old but it still works well a bit like me and I do still love it.
Sorry the car is just a fake perpetrated by BMW. Nothing beats a proper Mini, preferably with the ols sliding windows.
Hi Caroline
Yes I know however when I occasionally see one of the original minis it really does look tiny. Not sure it would be suitable for current motorway traffic.
You look fabulous in this but you must stop these temptations!!!
Hi Christine
Sorry about the temptations. I can resist anything but temptation!
Love the coat and the car.
The parka looks great on you and I guess it's warm and comfortable too. It would be perfect in Norway. Wish you a great weekend.
I really like the gray tone of your parka. Faux fur is always fun and can feel so cozy trimming a hood. I also love your pom-pom knit hat, it looks so warm! Thank you for sharing with Hat Attack!
I love the parka and I love the MINI! My husband and I recently purchased our second MINI. I think I had better use it to go in search of a parka. Yours looks wonderful on you. ☺
Great looking parka, Josephine! And I love your car...so cute!!
Did not realise I would be promoting minis! I do love them. Th original model mini was the first car I had in my early 20s
You look adorable in that parka, with the fur hood(last picture ): love it!!! As for the car: so, so perfect.