My mom had a closet in the basement which (according to me) was filled with the most fabulous fashion treasures. In that closet, hung the clothes she rarely wore…floor length dresses, matching dress suits, her wedding dress, and The Vintage Jacket I Wish I Had. I mean…I coveted that jacket.
It was a Chanel-like jacket (like the one Coco is wearing in that picture). I remember The Vintage Jacket I Wish I Had with nostalgia (and envy). The story of the jacket is that my mom bought it in Italy after series of unfortunate events having to do with lost luggage. Could it have been actual Chanel? I would like to think so (because wouldn’t that be romantic?!)
I remember going down to the basement and looking at The Vintage Jacket I Wish I Had – never daring to actually take it off the hanger and try it on. My memory tells it me it was a black and white houndstooth. It was clean and classic. Simple piping on the edges and pocket with a rounded collar. It was elegant. The Vintage Jacket I Wish I Had filled me with desire. That maybe, one day, I might wear it.
And I did. Once.
For some “grown up event”, I had nothing to wear (as teens who only ever wear jeans do) and my Mom offered for me to wear The Vintage Jacket I Wish I Had. And it fit perfectly. If ever there was a Cinderella moment…that was it.
The Vintage Jacket I Wish I Had is now gone…donated in a closet clean out…and I regret never having asked my Mom to give me my fashion #FirstCrush.
I searched the UsedEverywhere.com for The Vintage Jacket I Wish I Had. No postings yet – but I know I will find it one day (and in the meantime I did find this clutch and I am sure Coco would approve). It’s amazing the cool vintage items which are posted everyday. Maybe one day…my jacket…
I enjoyed reading this post! It brought back memories of me when I was really little, less than ten, loving to try on my mom’s shoes. She had an armoir and all her fantastic shoes where in the bottom. I loved her little ankle black lace up boots. Wish I had them now! I’m going to ask her about them tonight. Maybe she has them stashed somewhere still (wishful thinking) Thanks for the nice post!
My Nana has an amazing fox fur coat that I have loved ever since I was a little girl. I admire it every time I am over there.
That is a gorgeous jacket. Hope you find it one day.
My first crush was any and everything Backstreet Boys. I was THAT screaming girl.
I Like vintage items, that jacket is really cute!!
That is a legendary jacket. I am kind of an 80s baby, so I would say anything Madonna wore back in the day. lol
Someday, it will be yours! I used to love wearing my grandmother’s old hats… I wish I’d kept one.
Hope you find it! That jacket is super cute!
I love shopping for vintage pieces. I would love to have a jacket like that in my collection.
I love when I find older pieces of clothing like that. That jacket would make for an amazing outfit.
I love this story! I wish I had asked my great grandma for a few of her outfits! I have one of her dresses and it is beautiful!
I remember loving Reebok hightops with straps! I wanted them so badly when I was younger!
It sounds like a beautiful jacket! I’m sorry to hear you didn’t end up getting to have it!
I always loved playing with my mom’s old evening dresses and bridesmaid dresses!
No FirstCrush for me, but I love your story.
That’s a great jacket! Every so often I remember an item I wish I hadn’t gotten rid of out of my closet.
What a sweet, wistful memory. I hope you find it!
That is a beautiful jacket. I have never really had anything clothes wise that I felt like that.
I remember my grandma had a fur stole that I thought was completely incredible. I wouldn’t like it now because it had a head on it, but back then I loved it.
Aww, that is so awesome to have those memories of your mom’s closet. Good luck on your search for that classic piece.
That would be amazing if you were ever able to find it. Great memories!
That jacket is FAB! I loved the way Jackie Kennedy Onassis dressed and I could see her wearing it!
That jacket is such a lovely iconic piece.
That is a beautiful jacket,stylish
a beautiful jacket and I’m not at all surprised that you are now trying to find another one. I love the simple sleek lines, really classy.