Ask Angie: One perfect coat

jenanded

Sorry I have not been around for a while... busy busy. I need to replace my one and only coat and need advice on what is on trend classic...I have little need or experience where I live but when I travel it is indispensible. I fly into another country, time, and weather zone... What is a fashionable finish for the coat? padded smooth polyester? a wool/matte finish? quilted? Since it is the key piece travelling it needs to be right. Thank you! Jen

11 years ago

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cinnamon fern

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Not Angie, but does it need to be waterproof? Water resistant? What temperature range does it need to work for?

11 years ago

Caro in Oz

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There are a lot of coats out there I have the same questions as CF. Also does it need to pack without creasing or will you always carry it? What sort of clothes does it need to work with?

11 years ago

jenanded

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Of course, need it to do everything! Prob just water resistant. Will need to wear it to business as well as weekend and travelling. Foldable/packable as well (I always have to transit in tropical Bangkok or Singapore on way back from Nthn Hemisphere:-))... I have worked a system to layer underneath when it gets colder so I can then stack a few pieces depending on where and when I am going. BUT I am looking online as the coats are coming into the stores in Nthn Hemisphere so I am after insights on fashionable looks as well... My travel system will tend to have black pants and dark jeans with flatish black ankle boots under. For travelling to and from work over a black wrap dress as well... I liked the Eileen Fisher reversible jacket for example, as I can layer under etc... have had something similar that has lasted about 6 or 7 years but its wearing down now... http://www.eileenfisher.com/Ei.....cale=en_US
BUt also interested in
http://au.longtallsally.com/ta.....d=10F02CRD
Or
http://au.longtallsally.com/ta.....d=10F04BLA
Even though I LOVE this... but least practical of all of them but happiness factor would be off the roof!
http://au.longtallsally.com/ta.....d=10F13BLA

11 years ago

Caro in Oz

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Imo none of these will do everything you ask - I'd need x2 coats minimum.
I'd go for the one you love & maybe have it treated to be water-resistant. Then get something lighter, with a detachable lining, for the rain later.

11 years ago

Julie

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I think you must try the cotton trench coat, which is very stylish and warm. You can use it in any weather condition. In market different patterns of trench coats are available with attractive colors.
http://www.leatherfads.com/blo.....-coat.aspx

11 years ago

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