In fact, I did consider this point, but I have a bolt of green merino/cashmere wool that I think needs to me sewn into a coat that is the right length for me (they all seem to put their waists at my hips, which is never comfy or flattering).

I am thinking that it might need some red silk detailing. Maybe deep red silk ... But I have to say that after looking at this coat today I am now leaning away from a classic princess line towards something far more deconstructed and with a hood-able collar.

I'll buy some insoles and take them shoe-shopping with me, brilliant idea! The poor woman who was helping me in the good shop today had four styles I liked, none of them in a 37, let alone a wide. Sigh.