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*GRAIL, not grain-- C-D won't allow me to edit the thread title, argh!
Relatively new resident of a cold climate (MN)-- and I'm looking for what might be the holy grail-- a thin, light and mobile long coat that is also (very) warm.
My requirements:
-mid thigh or longer length (prefer knee or just below length)
-preferably has a double zipper so I can sit comfortably
-fashionable-ish (I work from home and I spend most of my free time in a hockey rink-- so while I don't need something uber stylish, it needs to look nice and be flattering-- well, as figure flattering-- well, as figure flattering as a coat can be!)
I'm petite (5'3") but busty, so I prefer something that has either an adjustable waist or a belt-- and/or has a fitted/feminized shape. I'm flexible on price-- I'd love to spend $250ish, but as I wear a coat daily for 4-5 months a year, I'm wiling to spend more, if need be.
I currently have a high quality, heavy coat now (from Rudsak-- made in Canada) that is very warm and is pretty stylish, but I feel my movements are constrained when I wear it, so I often opt to wear a lighter, shorter coat that while isn't nearly as warm, allows me to move much more freely.
Part of the issue might be that I was raised in a subtropical environment (South Florida)-- so I'm not used to wearing winter gear daily, if at all.
My biggest complaints is that I hate the way driving in a heavy coat feels (I almost feel claustrophobic if I wear it while driving-- and while whenever possible I take it off while driving, when you get into a car when it's 10* out, not wearing a coat, at least at first, isn't a great option!) I think the biggest issue is that I feel as though my arms can't move freely-- so perhaps something with less insulated arms, but a warm torso would work.
If there's something out there that would both keep me warm and not make me feel as though I'm the Michelin Man, I'd LOVE to hear about it! Thanks!
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My favorite winter coat is a packable down coat. It is super lightweight and comfortable, yet it is warmer than any winter coat that I have ever owned. It also came with a little storage bag and can be rolled up small for travel.
Aside from down, you'd be looking at cashmere. They're expensive, but at this time of year you can find them at deep discounts. They're warm and lightweight, and look great.
Eddie Bauer has a few varieties of winter coats that are now on sale. If lightweight is most important, down is the way to go. EB has the trinity down parka, also the superior down stadium parka, and the wind foil elite soft shell trench. Although, if you have a larger bust line, straight streamlined styles would probably be way more flattering than quilted styles.
Oh, I dunno. Wheat color is a good color for a coat.
I just wear a Columbia ski jacket with the zip apart layers. But if you want a waistline belt, maybe an expensive trench coat. Burberry makes a nice one. Then layer with a nice looking sweater. You'd be plenty warm and stylish.
I had an alpaca overcoat at one point in my life. You could find an alpaca overcoat, if your budget will stretch that far. They are very light, handsome, and warm.
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