https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 10:22:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-105212 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:45:50 +0000 jessica 105212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried any consignment or vintage shops? I have found many timeless dress coats secondhand. My favorite is a red tweed Pendleton I found at vintage shop for $20! The wool is so much thicker and more durable than some of the ones I see new in the stores and often they are in very good condition, especially the dressier ones because they were not worn very often by the original owner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104979 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:33:51 +0000 Angie 104979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Khis and Marianne are spot on. Also, wear a little jacket under your coat. I do that all the time – make sure that your coat fits OVER all the layers. A hat keeps you really warm too. </p> <p>Your coat has got to be wool – not synthetic unless it’s a down puffer and the outer layer is synthetic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104955 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:11:26 +0000 Anonymous 104955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LouLou I love the idea of shortened thermals for under skirts!!!<br /> Cyan I imagine it does not rain very much where you live, correct? Down generates a lovely heat just like a heater, but it is no good when it gets wet. If it rains where you live, wool keeps you warm even if it gets wet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104954 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:45:35 +0000 cyan45 104954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>wow, thanks everyone for your layering tips. i'll keep my eyes peeled... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104952 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:55:18 +0000 Louise 104952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've found thin thermal leggings under trousers really helpful and this year i intend to get a pair shortened to wear under skirts! x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104949 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:25:13 +0000 marianne 104949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Khris. Adding a thin wool cardigan would do wonders. Old Navy and Gap usually have inexpensive wool items, and it's easy to find them during end-of-season sales. The problem with synthetics is that they don't keep you warm in winter, but also make you sweat in summer. Cotton isn't that bad IMO when layered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104943 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:11:53 +0000 chewyspaghetti 104943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the fiber content is your issue, then. You really don't have to spend a ton, just be careful to look for that animal fiber. It's going to be a bit of a hunt, but don't leave any stone unturned. The good news is that you will require less layers and less bulky layers because of the warmth.<br /> I have found pieces that are washable on the gentle cycle or by hand (knits need to be dried flat) at my favorite bargain haunts. For me, washing is a must. I got some sweaters with a litte cashmere or angora on the clearance rack at Forever 21 last year at the end of winter, I found one with angora at Ross last night, and Target has some wool pieces right now. I got a pair of wool lined pants at the Banana Republic Outlet at the end of last winter for under $20. Even Old Navy has sweaters with wool in them for a reasonable price. If you go to a store's website, just type "wool" into the search bar, and then narrow by category. This is one of my favorite easy ways to shop online.<br /> I hope that helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104940 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:46:27 +0000 cyan45 104940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>chewy, most of my clothes are synthetic (i can't afford to spend extra on high quality garments that require dry cleaning as well. if you have any recommendations,<br /> i'd appreciate your input! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104936 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:28:45 +0000 chewyspaghetti 104936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What types of fibers are in these pieces? Cotton? I think that having even a small amount of animal fiber helps (silk, wool, angora, cashmere, leather). Cotton feels cold to the touch, whereas animal fibers tend to radiate a little heat and feel warm to the touch. Mother Nature makes them well insulated on purpose.<br /> I am really cold in the winter, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104935 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:10:24 +0000 cyan45 104935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>angie, i'm a wimp i usually layer: </p> <p>--camisole<br /> --blouse<br /> --thin turtleneck (if 'really' cold)<br /> --cardigan<br /> --pencil skirt<br /> --leggings<br /> --knee-high boots<br /> --scarf<br /> --hat<br /> --gloves </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104889 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:30:59 +0000 Angie 104889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! That's not that cold! It's more about how you layer underneath and you MUST wear a scarf for insulation. How are you layering? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104861 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:14:22 +0000 cyan45 104861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>angie, ~50F, lower in SF... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104852 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:49:01 +0000 Angie 104852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How cold does it get, Lisa? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104765 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:58:51 +0000 JoDee 104765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right about the j.crew's double-cloth lady day coat. I bought one with thinsulate last year. I love how it looks and it is very well made, but it's not very warm. Plus there's no thinsulate inside the sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/warm-wool-coat-advice#post-104754 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:06:17 +0000 cyan45 104754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i've been drooling over j.crew's double-cloth lady day coat, and even purchased it<br /> a few weeks ago. however, it was too small so i returned it.</p> <p>i've re-read posts that the thinsulate coat isn't THAT warm. since i get cold easily (even in CA), i want something worth the money.</p> <p>any 3/4 length heavy wool coats you recommend? what brands and stores do you prefer?</p> <p>thanks so much for your help... </p>