Many years ago, when Shawn and I were a young couple, we liked to dream. We’d go into home showings of houses far outside our price range, talk about vacations we may never take, and we (mostly, I) would try on clothes we most definitely couldn’t afford. There was one time I remember trying on a Burberry coat. Oh my. The fit, the texture, everything was literal perfection. I sadly put the $1,200 jacket back in its place and have been moping around ever since. Sure, I’d give other trenches a try, but ultimately, they all fell short of my unrealistic expectations.

When I spotted this trench on sheinside, there was a little butterfly in my stomach. Could this be the coat? At a mere $30, I had to give it a try!

My biggest concern, honestly, was the color. It looks pinkish online, but once it arrived, I was happy to find it to be more cream colored in person, with a really beautiful buttery texture. Is it Burberry? No. But it is almost just adorable and THE PRICE, YOU GUYS?! It’s basically free. I love that it’s not a heavy jacket either, perfect for fall!