https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 08:19:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-111356 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:42:16 +0000 shana 111356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you looked into eider-down filled coats? I remember seeing some in Europe and my mother-in-law has eiderdown comforters for all the beds in their home (I hope she leaves them to us in her will because they are incredible - warm beyond belief and light as air). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-111274 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:58:19 +0000 medusa 111274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some other synthetic-fill coats I found, in addition to the great suggestions above from garmenta, Boof, and Maya.</p> <p>North Face Grace jacket<br /> <a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=46871&#038;storeId=207&#038;catalogId=10201&#038;langId=-1&#038;from=subCat&#038;parent_category_rn=11719&#038;variationId=B92" rel="nofollow">http://www.thenorthface.com/we.....tionId=B92</a></p> <p>Mountain Hardwear Wanderlust parka<br /> <a href="http://www.mountaingear.com/pages/product/product.asp/imanf/Mountain+Hardwear/idesc/Wanderlust+Parka+-+Women%27s/Store/MG/item/216952/N/913" rel="nofollow">http://www.mountaingear.com/pa.....6952/N/913</a></p> <p>Sundance McKinley jacket<br /> <a href="http://www.sundancecatalog.com/PRODUCT/Women/Apparel/Outerwear/49683.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.sundancecatalog.com.....49683.html</a></p> <p>Cole Haan smocked jacket<br /> <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod90710041&#038;ecid=NMCIGoogleBaseFeed&#038;ci_src=14110944&#038;ci_sku=T27ST" rel="nofollow">http://www.neimanmarcus.com/st....._sku=T27ST</a></p> <p>Juicy Couture coat<br /> <a href="http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod49250104&#038;ecid=BGCIFroogleFeed&#038;ci_src=14110944&#038;ci_sku=T2B06" rel="nofollow">http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com....._sku=T2B06</a></p> <p>Via Spiga Serena coat (no hood)<br /> <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=438480&#038;CategoryID=2910&#038;PartnerID=SHP&#038;cm_mmc=Froogle-_-Womens-_-COATS_JACKETS-_-Via_Spiga_Serena_Pillow_Collar_Coat&#038;utm_source=GoogleProduct&#038;utm_medium=organic" rel="nofollow">http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....um=organic</a></p> <p>Searle pillow collar coat (no hood)<br /> <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446239142&#038;afsrc=1&#038;site_refer=GGLBASE001&#038;ci_src=14110944&#038;ci_sku=ParentItem0482646347976" rel="nofollow">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....2646347976</a></p> <p>Patagonia Mor coat (no hood)<br /> <a href="http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/product/womens-mor-coat?p=28496-0-687" rel="nofollow">http://www.patagonia.com/web/u.....8496-0-687</a></p> <p>North Face Hayden jacket (no hood)<br /> <a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=121017&#038;storeId=207&#038;catalogId=10201&#038;langId=-1&#038;from=subCat&#038;parent_category_rn=11719&#038;variationId=74A" rel="nofollow">http://www.thenorthface.com/we.....tionId=74A</a></p> <p>Michael Kors pillow collar coat (no hood)<br /> <a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod5970014&#038;ecid=MK_GoogleBase&#038;ci_src=14110944&#038;ci_sku=T24FK" rel="nofollow">http://www.michaelkors.com/sto....._sku=T24FK</a></p> <p>Neiman Marcus ruched coat (no hood)<br /> <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod93930079&#038;ecid=NMCIGoogleBaseFeed&#038;ci_src=14110944&#038;ci_sku=T2CDB" rel="nofollow">http://www.neimanmarcus.com/st....._sku=T2CDB</a></p> <p>Steve Madden quilted coat (no hood)<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3060004?cm_cat=datafeed&#038;cm_pla=outerwear:women:3%2F4_or_long_coat&#038;cm_ite=steve_madden_quilted_puffer_coat:274661&#038;cm_ven=Froogle&#038;mr:trackingCode=41ABC012-37BB-DE11-9DA0-002219319097&#038;mr:referralID=NA" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....erralID=NA</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-111072 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:06:20 +0000 medusa 111072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm feeling really bad about my post...I want to apologize and say that it was ABSOLUTELY not my intention to make anyone feel upset or guilty about down. I'm sorry! I also only found out about down relatively recently - I had bought down-filled outdoor gear for years. Now I'm trying to switch to synthetic only.</p> <p>I also don't judge anyone for her choices, I know that there are always trade-offs. I myself buy leather shoes even though I would prefer not to because it's very hard for me to find shoes that fit and synthetic shoes don't last as long. I'm going to try to find a warm synthetic coat but the fill is made out of petroleum products which are not a renewable resource.</p> <p>Garmenta, Boof, Maya - thanks for the great suggestions! I'll look into those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110832 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:59:46 +0000 Maya 110832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Medusa, I was doing some research on vegan winter coats for cold climates after reading this thread, and I found this jacket. It is sold out but it was highly recommended. I'm sure you could find something similar. It's made by TNF, but it doesn't look gear-like at all and doesn't have that annoying visible branding. Not a puffer, but I'll bet it's warm.</p> <p><a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=46954&#038;storeId=207&#038;catalogId=10201&#038;langId=-1&#038;from=subCat&#038;parent_category_rn=11719&#038;variationId=044" rel="nofollow">http://www.thenorthface.com/we.....tionId=044</a></p> <p>I also found these which are beautiful eco friendly vegan coats...but yeah, not so wallet friendly and I'm not sure if they are warm though they claim they are waterproof and windproof. If I had the money, I would definitely give them a try. Seems like a great company, but what's the point of offering ethical products that no one can afford? *coughstellamccartneycough*</p> <p><a href="https://www.vautecouture.com/c-2-coats.aspx" rel="nofollow">https://www.vautecouture.com/c-2-coats.aspx</a></p> <p>I also found this site, which made me smile:</p> <p><a href="http://www.totalimageconsultants.com/VeganFashion.shtml" rel="nofollow">http://www.totalimageconsultan.....hion.shtml</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110718 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:52:41 +0000 Sarah 110718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I appreciate you bringing down to our attention, Medusa. I don't judge anybody for their choices, but personally I always try to make cruelty free choices when I can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110717 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:49:30 +0000 Boof 110717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the first coat that garmenta mentioned in a shorter length, and it's not that warm. I save it for milder weather. The second one she mentioned is an option, and check this one out too:</p> <p>It may not be long enough for you but worth a look.</p> <p><a href="http://www.landsend.com/pp/InsulatedSquallParka~109182_59.html?bcc=y&#038;action=order_more&#038;sku_0=" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/pp/Ins.....038;sku_0=</a>::BLA&amp;CM_MERCH=IDX_00002__0000000155&amp;origin=index </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110714 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:19:41 +0000 bella 110714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't know this at all! I feel very naive and quite terrible about trotting around in my down coat!:( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110698 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:35:00 +0000 garmenta 110698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to leave the social and moral issues aside and work on the fashion challenge. Medusa, have you seen these Lands End coats? </p> <p>This one is quilted, knee length, and lined with a synthetic fabric, and rated warm to 0 degrees F.<br /> <a href="http://www.landsend.com/pp/DoryCoat~200471_59.html?bcc=y&#038;action=order_more&#038;sku_0=" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/pp/Dor.....038;sku_0=</a>::IRI&amp;CM_MERCH=IDX_00002__0000000141&amp;origin=index</p> <p>This one isn't quilted, but it's knee length, has a synthetic lining, is rated warm to 15 below F, comes in several colors, and is on sale.<br /> <a href="http://www.landsend.com/pp/DelanceyCoat~186703_59.html?bcc=y&#038;action=order_more&#038;sku_0=" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/pp/Del.....038;sku_0=</a>::IVO&amp;CM_MERCH=IDX_00002__0000000141&amp;origin=index</p> <p>Hope that helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110652 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:06:09 +0000 Louise 110652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eeeewwww that's awful. I've a down coat and duvet! When they are due for replacing i will be buying synthetic thanks for the tip off x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110617 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:40:36 +0000 Maya 110617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Medusa is right </p> <p>"Down can be collected in a variety of ways. Birds which provide the feathers may be used for other purposes, for example to provide meat. Some birds are killed solely for their down, while some birds (particularly some geese) are periodically live-plucked of their breast feathers. Some birds, such as the eider duck, line their nests with down, and such down is harvested safely after the young leave the nest.</p> <p>Animal welfare groups consider the live-plucking of down to be a painful procedure and cruel, particularly since birds must undergo down collection repeatedly."</p> <p>I'll keep the puffer since I already cut the tags and wore it, but definitely no more down for me </p> <p>I don't eat duck (or obviously goose) meat, so I can't use duck feathers that were harvested that way, and live plucking or killing solely to obtain the feathers both make me sick to my stomach. The last option, about taking it from the nest after the young have left, is perfectly fine with me but I doubt most of it is obtained that way and there is no way to find out. </p> <p>Thanks for starting this topic Medusa. I'll be more careful next time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110613 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:24:46 +0000 Angie 110613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Medusa, I just reread your post. I feel sick about down. Are you sure? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110602 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:06:37 +0000 Maya 110602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's so depressing. I always forget about that since it's the filling and not something I directly see, like fur. Not feeling as fab about my Zara puffer anymore :(</p> <p>I remember them having a fake down puffer at Guess that I liked last year. I bet a lot of junior's departments might have polyester fills as well.</p> <p>Personally, I didn't even own a puffer until this year and I managed to get through winters just fine with a only heavy wool coat (now I'm wondering if wool is evil too! But geez, I need SOMETHING). Anyway, the point is that if you can deal with winter in a wool coat, a synthetic puffer is probably just as warm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110600 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:05:56 +0000 marianne 110600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Medusa, I am afraid I am no help as far as where to look, but I just wanted to weigh in on the warmth factor - in my experience "gear" synthetic-filled coats are very comparable to real down. I have a Columbia Sportswear jacket that is very, very warm and with layers can withstand severe temperatures. Unfortunately, it's short. Perhaps you could check out gear brands like North Face and Patagonia - I know the style factor is an issue but there are surprises occasionally... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110597 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:58:21 +0000 medusa 110597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, thanks for the comment. That's what I'm worried about.</p> <p>Angie, I've looked on the websites of Macy's, Nordstrom, Land's End, Eddie Bauer, J. Crew, Target, and Talbots. There was one synthetic Nordstrom, but it didn't have a hood. The Target one seemed like it wouldn't be very warm. Where else should I look? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110591 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:41:42 +0000 Angie 110591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Medusa, there are SO MANY fabulous puffers around this season, it's almost funny. Have you looked yet? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110491 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:58:26 +0000 shiny 110491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one puffer with synthetic fill - it's Elie Tahari. It wasn't cheap, but it was just so cute. It has a shawl color and a flattering shape. I bought it without realizing the difference between synthetic and down. I have to tell you, I cannot wear this coat in temps below 32 degrees! Even with lots and lots of layers. It's simply not warm enough. I did wear it today - it is around 40 and rainy - this is perfect temps for it. </p> <p>So I hate to say it but, if you want something warm, down is the way to go. :-(</p> <p>Alternatively, could you go with something more "gear" like that has a polarfleece lining? Polarfleece is pretty warm.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/puff-coat-long-good-quality-synthetic-fill#post-110466 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:43:53 +0000 medusa 110466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After we had a high of 7F here one day last week, I suddenly got why I need a puff coat. I want something warm, long (mid-thigh to knee length), good quality so I can keep it for a while, definitely with a hood and ideally with some fake fur trim, and it should have synthetic fill. </p> <p>This last requirement seems to make things tricky, since it seems that the synthetic fill is usually on the less expensive/less warm coats. (I don't buy down because it's like fur: they kill the birds to harvest the feathers.)</p> <p>Any ideas? </p>