This is not my grandpa's coat, but it's a man's vintage wool coat, I like it anyways, it fits just right, it's roomy enough for extra layers and it's very clean.
I didn't meet my maternal grandfather he died way before my parents got married, but I did meet my paternal grandfather and I remember he liked my mom a lot, every time he spoke of her (after my parents split) he would start crying, in fact he cried for anything that had just a spec of sad, I loved my grandpa. He was a humble man, a milk man, and an alcoholic (thank God the only thing my dad got ending with holic is workaholic). We came from a very poor family, not American poor but Mexican poor, the government does not support anyone, you either work(if there is work) or you starve, school is not a right it's a luxury and things such as free school meals, welfare or free medical care are unheard of. People in Mexico are not divided by race, they are divided by how much money they have: high class, medium class, and low class.
Both sides of my parents families were low class that is until my mom and dad decided to change that and work hard to give us a better chance in life. I'm so glad they immigrated to the United States and gave us a chance to be born in the country of the "American Dream" as they call it in Mexico, but I won't deny that Mexico is like the true love that never could be. I love it, but I could never live there and be happy. Anyways, sorry for deviating from the subject, but I like to share all sorts of stories.
I didn't meet my maternal grandfather he died way before my parents got married, but I did meet my paternal grandfather and I remember he liked my mom a lot, every time he spoke of her (after my parents split) he would start crying, in fact he cried for anything that had just a spec of sad, I loved my grandpa. He was a humble man, a milk man, and an alcoholic (thank God the only thing my dad got ending with holic is workaholic). We came from a very poor family, not American poor but Mexican poor, the government does not support anyone, you either work(if there is work) or you starve, school is not a right it's a luxury and things such as free school meals, welfare or free medical care are unheard of. People in Mexico are not divided by race, they are divided by how much money they have: high class, medium class, and low class.
Both sides of my parents families were low class that is until my mom and dad decided to change that and work hard to give us a better chance in life. I'm so glad they immigrated to the United States and gave us a chance to be born in the country of the "American Dream" as they call it in Mexico, but I won't deny that Mexico is like the true love that never could be. I love it, but I could never live there and be happy. Anyways, sorry for deviating from the subject, but I like to share all sorts of stories.
Today was extremely windy, I had to hold my skirt down on many occasions, pleats are not a good option on windy days.
Outfit Details:
Shirt: Izod uniform/ thrifted
Skirt: Banana Republic
Men's suspenders: thrifted
Cardigan: Vintage
Men's Coat: vintage
Boots: You know =)
13 Responses to “Grandpa's Coat”
I love the color of that cardigan!
I really like that cardy! It has an awesome brightness and you can tell the quality it in the photo. Thanks for sharing about your family and Mexico, I would love to know more about Mexico. NZ is the place where people emigrate to, for wide open spaces and land....so it seems.
I love the orange jacket. Cute. Cute. Cute. I love Good Granpas! And I LOVE your story most of all : )
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Your story is very bittersweet. I do think it's terrible that so many poor people are suffering, and I also admire your parents for striving to create a better life for their family. I'm sad you don't feel like you can ever really go home.
And i also love you cardigan. the color is so fab.
Hi Shey,
I'm a Texas native, though I live in Oklahoma now. After two years of Spanish classes I remember very little, but I am working on sign language now and know more Russian than anything else, funny enough. Quite a mix. I love being international. Appreciated your comments on Mexico. I truly enjoyed my one visit down there years ago.
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"Mexico is like the true love that could never be." Yes, yes, yes! I mean, in my case, it's Puerto Rico, but that's exactly the way to describe it.
And of course, I love the outfit. The suspenders are such a cute touch. Are those boots comfortable? I'm looking for something practical for Costa Rica, but those are so much chicer than anything else I've seen. If they're flat they're practical, right? ;)
That sweater is just darling! The color and shape are so perfect on you! The collar on the shirt is super adorable too!
Hey Shey!
Mexico is very much like the Philippines in economic status. I moved here when I was a teenager, so I experienced the hardships there as a kid. The divide was among the higher class, middle class, and lower class too, and I just hated it so much. They treat each other differently depending on the social status. It makes me so sad.
I never met my maternal grandfather too. He died before I was born. He had had two wives too, so I have some distant second cousins because of his other family.
I like your coat! It suits you well! I like your boots a lot too!
I love the cardigan, what a great colour! And the men's coat is super cute!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your grandparents and Mexico. I never got to meet my paternal grandfather - I hear he was a very peculiar, smart man. He did leave his diaries behind, and one day I hope to read them.
I love the stories you tell about your classroom. You are an awesome teacher. Your blog posts are so refreshing. I was viewing some other girls' fashion blogs and many of them could use a big dose of modesty!
that cardi is amazing!!! I love that color:)
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Thank you ladies, Ally orange is my fave too!
Connie, thank you so much for your kind comments.
Love the cardigan... and those boots! SO awesome.
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