Two Casual Coats - WIW - Fall and Winter

Here are two coats which I must confess, I am still wearing during Fall and Winter seasons. Both are veterans and that is putting it lightly.

Time to move these two along and replace?

The shortie is ExOficio which I reserve for casual walks and nature hikes. You might remember this one - I've have had it for +++++ years!. Outer fabric is 83 Nylon/17 Ploly. Interior shell is 100 Poly. Machine washable . I love all of the pockets this one has but this one does not provide much warmth so I always have to layer with sweater (and makes me look bulky?. Not water resistant. For some reason, I just still can't let it go.

The longer one is super warm and even more casual. I wear it grocery shopping and that's about it. Its also an oldie. 70 Cotton/30Nylon. Lining is 100 cotton. Machine washable. I do love the toggle buttons, length and the interior of the sleeve is long enough to cover most of my hand. Not water resistant. Ive included a 2nd photo of this one for upclose of the fabric.

I am clinging to both as they are still functional. Angie suggested, a long long long time ago, using the shortie for outdoorsy/hiking purposes only. The longer is too warm to wear hiking/walking. Both are olive in color.

Thanks for your feedback!

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11 hours ago

Active Member

No shame in keeping things, in my opinion! Says the woman who went out in a 30-year-old Patagonia parka today … hey, it’s warm and most newer things are worse in quality. I think they are both good casual jackets.

Jaime

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Veteran

Keep wearing both with pride! I love the first shot!

Lisa

Both look good to me but how do you feel wearing them? Do they still spark joy or are you tired and want a change?

If you do want to change I’d shop for the replacement before getting rid of workhorse items. Then when you shop ask yourself for the item you want to buy, do you love it more than the old item? If yes I’d buy it and put the old item in a holding zone to see if you’ll really wear the new item. Sometimes we have a piece for years because we just like it best. If you never reach for the new piece then you don’t need it.

9 hours ago

kellygirl

I think they look very authentic. They don't look dated--more practical to my eye. The first one especially looks very much what I see people wear in the bay area. I think as long as they are functional and warm, enjoy them! If you don't feel good in them, that's another story...

8 hours ago

Suz

These -- especially the first-- look like excellent gear coats, suited to their purpose and still serving you well. Keep if you have space and still love them.

Jenni NZ

I like them! I think the kind of occasions you’re wearing them are not a fashion show, you know? I still wear the 2004 short rain jacket I bought to go on a canoeing trip at times. Casual rainy or windy times.
They look good to me. Love the pic of the Golden Gate Bridge! I have a favourite pic of my daughter and granddaughter there from 2021 before they flew back to NZ.

5 hours ago

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