thinsulate vs puffer

geetha

I have a few wool coats but want to get something warmer. I am on the East Coast. Don't really like the way puffers look so I was thinking of getting a wool coat with thinsulate but have heard that they are heavier. Is this true? Also, if you get a wool coat with Thinsulate are they tighter ie do you need to go up a size? Don't want to do the double layer wool because that seems like it might be too heavy. I guess if puffers are the warmest thing I may have to get one. What do you ladies think?

14 years ago

Dressing

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Latest reply was from Angie

Anonymous

If you want warmth, nothing beats a down puffer. It's also very light weight. You can find puffers with some waist definition. Do not get a puffer filled with synthetic if you want warmth. Angie did a blog on them .
http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/22/puffer-coat-101/

Wool with thinsulate is definitely heavier. You will want a coat with some length for warmth..at least a parka.

14 years ago

rachylou

Veteran

Ditto to what Joy said. A puffer is warmest and lightest, with down fill and some length in the back. I made the mistake of getting a "cropped" puffer and the draft is something terrible. A little waist definition and narrower shoulders help in the looks department.

And on that note: LL Bean puffers don't have enough waist definition for me.

14 years ago

Vildy

Veteran

It used to be possible to get down coats where the pocketed sewing is on the
inside and the outside is a smooth layer. Not much is as lightweight as down
but OTOH, if you hide the poofiness inside, then the outer layer of fabric does
add to the weight.

14 years ago

Freckles

Veteran

I'm on team there is nothing warmer than wool.

Personally I don't find down coats warm enough.

The wool coat depends on the length of the wool. Thinsulate is very light.

The sizing is regular sizing and all depends on the make and style.

GO WOOL!

14 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

I am on Team I am ALWAYS COLD.

I visit NYC in Feb almost every year, walking outside at least 80 blocks a day. It is bitterly cold. There is nothing warmer than the perfect LONG dressy puffer coat. But they do vary in quality and warmth. I have a dressy Canadian down puffer coat. Like I always say: the Canadians know how to make stylish weatherproof boots and puffer coats to keep you very warm.

14 years ago

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