in which somebody totally wins at coats
So. I decided to go with the slightly sneaky coat-returning option, and just as I was handing it over (it passed the resaleability inspection), I asked was there any chance they had one of the larger size lurking in the stock room for me to try. Lo and behold, they did, and lo and behold, it was comfy around my giant shotputter shoulders, and LO AND BEHOLD, it had an adjustable waist thingy that I hadn't really noticed the first time I tried it, which allowed me to make it look considerably less like a duvet. I did a bit of Extreme Coat-testing (windmilling arms around like a loony, trying it on over two jumpers, etc.) while poor B pretended that he wasn't with me, and then decided to take it. I now have a coat! That I will actually wear! Hoorah!
It is still possibly a bit warm, but given that this morning was bleedin' freezing, that may be less of a consideration very soon.
It is still possibly a bit warm, but given that this morning was bleedin' freezing, that may be less of a consideration very soon.