Monday, November 30, 2009

The Great Barbour Debate

So for a while now I have been lusting after a Barbour coat. Last year my boss was so kind and gave me a Liddesdale coat for christmas. However it did not fit properly so I wanted to simply exchange it for the proper size. Well that was easier said then done. I took it back to the store and they told me no problem they would order me the coat I wanted and give me a store credit for the return. Needless to say that was in january and I still dont have a Barbour coat. So I went back and, of course they still dont have what I want. So I am going to try having them order one for me again (I am ONLY going through them becuase I have a store credit there after this I am never shopping there again!) I am pondering whether I should get the Liddesdale which I personally think looks a little boxy on me or to apply the credit to a Bedale and pony up the difference? In truth I want both (I do live in New England, it is either raining or snowing here more then 75% of the time) So I know I will use them they are classics that will last forever.

Bedale, I like this lining best as well the other one they offer is too masculine


This is the Liddesdale I like in the beautiful olive


This one is also nice


Love the shooting vest




These are nice as well except I hate the lining of the last one


I would snag one of these as well


and I have learned you can never have too many brellies!


Also die for this leather briefcase! I wonder if my monstrous 17" laptop would fit in here?



4 comments:

  1. If you are going to get a Barbour I would start out with a waxed one. Afterall you could always layer up under it. Enjoy which ever one you get.

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  2. For the past ten or so years my classic beaufort has seen me through. I'm hoping it will see me out too, many years from now.

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  3. I have my Beaufort Barbour too. Got it in London in (gulp) 1987. Needs waxing big time.

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  4. I absolutely LOVE the shooting vest and also the bag...so cute!

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