This mild winter is wreaking havoc on my travel capsules, and I don't know which coat to pack.
I'll be heading to the East later today for a conference, (Baltimore and NYC) and will be then going to Canada. The weather this week in the East Coast is relatively mild, nothing below freezing, but the weather in Canada is cooler.
My dilemma is that I have a puffer that is much too warm for these mild temperatures, and a trench coat that might be too cold for subfreezing temps.
"Too warm" might not seeming like a dilemma, but imagine sweating through your clothing and your coat, and having your first destination is a professional conference. It doesn't take long for the my coat to resemble a gym top when I'm wearing it in "warm" weather.
"Too cold" is also unpleasant, especially when you're waiting for a bus.
Aside from a coat, I'll be bringing along silk blouses, cashmere sweaters, a long cashmere travel wrap, and possibly a thick wool blazer.
Would these garments combined with a BB cotton trench be warm enough for the GTA now, or would you err on the side of caution and pack the puffer?
Have you faced the "too hot, too cold" dilemma, and what did you ultimately decide?