Mrs. Howell is ready for the cold island weather in her new green plaid coat over a simple belted lime green shift dress. Doesn't the fresh infusion of color make her look years and years younger? On the shawl collar, she has placed a priceless diamond brooch and has topped off the outfit with a white fur Q-Tip hat with pink tips made from stray imitation rabbits that were found roaming about the island.
This coat was cut wide all around the bottom for a little extra drama and fullness. I also added some extra interest by putting in welt pockets on the side fronts and next to the lapel. Welt pockets are easiest to do on plaid because the outline of the pocket is built in to the fabric, and as I have said before, when it comes to using plaid, it is best to let the pattern on the fabric work for you and not against you.
You may remember I have used this material before. I bought the whole bolt when I got it because it it's SO very hideousgorgorgeous 60's, I couldn't resist. It was also very cheap, so that didn't hurt, either.
This coat can also be worn belted, as you can see here, for a more fitted look. (You have no idea how difficult it was for me mentally to make something without a well-defined waistline!)
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