First Cold Snap

Okay…the weather has turned colder.  I know that in a few days the temperature will be back up in the 70’s.  But yesterday I pulled out my peacoat and something terrible has happened…the coat shrank over the summer.  Well, maybe I have expanded.  It does not matter though because it is very uncomfortable to wear.  I love the L.L. Bean catalog but have never ordered anything because I think the coats and clothes in the catalog are for really cold weather.  This year I am changing my mind.  The problem is that I have waited to long to get the dark blue or dark violet jacket.  The two colors in my size is a horrible pale blue and this red jacket.  From the two selections I like the red jacket best. I do like red.  I sometimes think that I should buy something red. But it is such a bright outstanding color. Is it me? The next problem is that I am a quiet, subdued sort of person…or at least I think I am.  Could I wear this coat and really like it on me?  I will contemplate about this for a day or two. Then if my size is sold out then it was not meant to be….and I will then spend the winter in my too small jacket….and start on my size reduction plan.