Pink J Crew wool belted
light yellow J Crew majest pea coat
Burgundy J Crew lady coat
Black Tory Burch long straight coat with shearling collar
black Patagonia Tres parka (my major workhorse in deep winter)
And, added this year, Emerson Fry mixed media hooded gray coat with black leather look sleeves.

I have been tempted by some of the beautiful light color coats at Reiss this year, but for practical reasons if I were going to get anything else it should probably be a down parka / puffer since it would get more wear.

Oh gosh . . . since it is now below freezing when I'm coming to work in the morning I am ashamed to admit I own one, and therefore put off wearing it as long as possible and quit wearing it as soon as possible during the season.

It is a great, practical coat-- warm enough for most circumstances, dark colored, washable. That said, one coat plus several "indoor weight" and leather jackets don't cover all circumstances. However, coats are pricey and take up a lot of space when not in use and I'm terrified that one purchase will lead to many purchases.

I have a dear crush on a little jacket-length packable puffer a co-worker wears with aplomb.
I'd love a wool duffle coat, possibly a wool dress coat like a lady day, and a short, swingy wool coat.
AND a long puffer for those long cold days in January and February.

That said, that is a seasons' budget right there, and then I'd have nothing on under the coat!

In the pacific NW, a variety of coats is essential and I have many...

3 trench coats, red, black, khaki
1 down hooded puffer, knee length
1 parka, all weather type casual jacket to walk the dog and stay dry
4 knee length wool coats, winter white, black and gray
Dark brown leather moto

Not included above are blazers, light weight jackets, military style jacket...on and on

Do I have a problem?

i will be the first to say that i do not understand winter coats that are not puffers that are at least midthigh length. i also do not understand having more than one winter coat. for my winter "capsule" i have a lands end black thigh length puffer with a detachable hood. i want to add a navy puffer midcalf length. i have an ankle length cashmere coat with fur collar that i use for formal events--this is part of the formal events capsule, not the winter capsule.

i have several fall/spring coats that i alternate more

I'd like more coats, but I only have two right now.

a) a technical coat, Mountain Hardware, with a zip out liner

b) my red wool trench, about mid thigh

I live in Southern NH and spend a fair amount of time outside, although it is typically active time (hiking, walking, working, etc).

I use silk/wool underlayers for top and bottom from October through March but I homeschool and run a casual lifestyle. I have often found that I just need another layer on top of that, along with a heavier sweater/jacket/mitts/hat/boots depending on activity level.

I'd like to add a third coat this year, although it isn't a priority...yet.

I love coats. And jackets. Being in the mid-Atlantic, we get some cold weather, but not much "serious" cold.

winter coats:
- burgundy Laundry wool coat, knee length (several years old)
- black Trina Turk wool military coat, knee length (NAS last year)
- turquoise JCrew wool peacoat (last year)
- cream (with black tipped) JCrew wood peacoat (2 yrs ago)
- cream Banana Republic short (mid-thigh) wool coat (3 yrs ago, thrifted)
- dark purple sort of fleecy blend lightweight peacoat (quite a few years old, inexpensive, not frequently worn but comes in handy sometimes)
- cream wool very long coat that only gets worn for very dressy occasions (probably 8 or so years old)

lighter weight coats:
- teal Burberry trench (2 yrs old)
- red Anthro trench (2-3 yrs old, not frequently worn)
- cobalt blue Anne Klein trench (really old, never wear, but I keep just in case, I don't know why, because I only reach for the Burberry)

Everything else is jackets: from a short down puffer to a Helly Hansen oversized water-repellent jacket that I wear for rain gear or Arctic expeditions to leather motos and cotton bombers. I have a lot more jackets than coats, but I like jackets because it's easier to layer with them without getting overwarm.

I think that next year my burgundy coat might be due for replacing. I love my TT coat from last year, but sometimes I want to wear something other than black, and the burgundy and black are my only long everyday coats. I'm a big fan of having a colorful coat as a winter option -- I'm really happy with my turquoise coat from last year.

I am noticing now that I have a weirdly high number of cream coats. And a few that I'm really not very enthusiastic about. But coat shopping is hard! Getting a good fit is tough.

Winter lasts a long time where I live. November to April. I have worn my puffer a few mornings this past week. So.....a good coat is needed. I am not counting fall and spring coats. A trench coat would not be warm enough in our winters.

1/ Olive green knee length puffer. This is way too big for me. I bought it about 5 years ago on sale. It was such a good price and I was desperate. It is minus one pocket. I left some dog treats in the pocket and my dog ate the treats and pocket. I should probably get it fixed soon.

2/ Brown bomber style down jacket. Looks good. I never wear it. Totally impractical for our winters. What about my lower half?

3/ Brown wool pea jacket. Love this jacket. It has been a workhorse.

4/ Cognac knee length wool reefer style coat. Beautiful coat that I bought in New York City. Unfortunately it is not very warm and it does not have side entry pockets.

5/ Brown faux fur knee length coat. Ancient but I like being fuzzy.

6/ Black faux sheepskin mid calf length coat. Looks great. Not very warm. I save it for going out.

Living in the Midwest, I have an embarrassing number of coats. without even counting jackets or lighter weight trenches. Indeed, I need to count again to keep them all straight, but off the top of my head I have:
Full length black coat
Full length red coat with black velvet collar
Mid length black robe coat
Red mid length
Ruffled deep pink mid length
Cobalt military mid length
Blue and black mid length
Hooded faux fur stadium length
Brown and black faux fur
Black lamb fur
Off-white stadium length puffer
Black shorter Navy Peacoat
Purple mid hip w/toggle buttons
Green stadium length with hood

That's all I can think of, but I'm pretty sure I'm missing a couple. And now that I consider the list, I may have to cull this collection soon!

When I saw this thread, I had to go and count. I have 10, for all types of weather. The majority are Lands End simply for their lightweight warmth factor and fit. I also have a Gap trench, and 2 Izod fleece lined raincoats - perfect when I walk the dog in the rain and it takes her 3 times the amount of time to do her business.

My latest Lands End boiled wool coat arrived yesterday and a new fleece jacket.

I currently own 3 for our winters: a grey knee length puffer, a red knee length wool blend, and an ink/ black colourblock pea coat.

This is not enough coats for our long winter -- I live in Eastern Ontario and it can last for 6 months. I get around mostly on foot, so need coats that offer real warmth.

I am a HUGE fan of a bright coloured coat, especially if you tend to wear neutrals in winter or live in a dark place. If coral works well with your wardrobe, you will not be sorry about this purchase.

Lara that boiled wool coat is gorgeous! Love the seaming. Added it as a find.

Winter:

• Ankle-length puffer (worn all Summer btw, lol)
• 2 knee-length puffers
• 1 mid-thigh puffer

• 1 cropped faux leather
• 1 waist-length leather
• 2 fuzzy cocoon coats
• 1 heavy wool coat

• 1 waist-length, gold "dressy" puffer

I'm so glad you ordered a coral coat! I really like to coordinate my outerwear with my outfit, so I have many coats. I find the one I'm reaching for most often these days is a beautiful plum felt number with a large shawl collar. The color just makes me happy, and many of my outfits these days seem to be very neutral (maternity). So I vote COLORFUL coats, all the way!

Let's see,

1. neutral browns and tans subtle plaid wool car coat
1. wool black peacoat
1. wool red and black peacoat
1. thinsulate long puffer
1. long dark brown faux shearling
1. long raincoat in charcoal with a wool lining.
1. wool belted military style car coat

And I have to say that I use every single one.

oh so many coats. ridiculous! light g to heavy weight. lots ov puffer vests and faux fur vests and wraps and ponchos too!
long below knee black (700) puffer eddie bauer
slate gray short very warm northface
black/white checked shorter light woolish black house wite market belted coat
tan nine west shorter puffer jacket
brown w/ shearling lining j jill jacket
puffer vests: black ll bean, brown lands end, black shiny columbia, cream lands end
faux fur vests: black, white grey multi colored, tan colored
wraps and ponchos: red, purple, gray and black, gray w/ silver piping poncho, black poncho, tan with silver and gold and black and brown striped poncho...and this isnt even all the coats i have!
there is a black trench raincoat, short lands end rain coats in yellow and brown, columbia blue and gray rain jacket, oh so many coats....one can never have enough!

One wool coat

One hooded boucle coat for everyday use

One quilted jacket I just ordered after finding out this winter is going to be colder than last winter

I live in a mild climate and almost never wear dresses so I really have no need for a winter coat beyond my trench with a zip-out lining that rarely gets worn due to a three year drought. I have a few outerwear jackets but a lot of jackets suitable for indoors plus an EF serape/poncho thingy I can throw on top. What does this mean? Y'all are free to buy and wear my share of winter coats without guilt!!!

I'm in NoVA so your climate. I own a ridiculous amount of coats. Like Angie (and others I see) I love coats!
I have:
Black below knee puffer with faux fur hood - removable(for really cold - work or casual)
Grey below knee puffer (same, but no hood)
Red puffer with hood - for snow play
White pea coat (below)
Black pea coat (probably out this year with white replacement)
Long wool overcoat dark brown (many years old, but still going strong)
long wool navy overcoat (new purchase)
several mid weight lined trenchcoats: Boden Caramel color, Kenneth Cole Black
DKNY Hooded coat (Below)
Khaki hooded parka
Vintage coats for evening wear: purple velvet, red velvet, black velvet cape, black cashmere bracelet length sleeves
Long faux fur leopard print coat
Faux fur ivory coat (car length)
2 vests: white, black in lightweight down
So to answer your question do you have enough coats? I think NOT. I'll be interested in seeing your coral. I see from my list I am missing something colorful (I chose the white pea coat this year instead of a color but will be watching end of season sales)

I have quite a few coats.
Winter

1. Black mid calf length puffer coat (for the coldest, snowy-est days)
2. Black hip length wool coat (for most winter days)
3. Camel knee length wool coat (to alternate with the black wool one)
4. Brown waist length puffer (a gear piece)
5. I also owned a yellow knee length wool coat that I retired at the end of last year due to holes. I'm currently searching for a colored replacement coat.

1. Blush leather jacket (my warmest leather jacket)
2. Brown suede jacket (a great fall color but not very warm because it is unlined)
3. Black knee length rain jacket (made to repel the rain)
4. Camel fake-leather jacket (about as warm as the brown suede one)
5. Black nylon jacket (a gear piece)