That is so fun, and I’m glad you got a wild card coat that makes you smile.
I have to confess I just don’t get fretting about “splitting wears” — if I love something and wear it instead of another item that I also love, I’ll just wear that other item another day, right? If I never reach for the other item, it turns out the new one was a replacement and the old can go. But I have to say that for me a bright solid color coat and a bright fuzzy plaid coat have distinct vibes and moods, and I suspect you’ll choose one or the other based on outfit and mood.