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Lightweight winter coat for Madrid and San Diego.

tammyw

I live in San Diego so I don’t have need for heavy coats. We are going to Madrid at Christmas / New Years, so I need to buy something that will work for my travels but that will also be usable for evenings in San Diego winters (which are mild.

I was thinking maybe something peacoat style? Perhaps something like one of these? I don’t want to spend a fortune for something I won’t wear a ton but i would like it to last for quite a few winters.

I am so open to all ideas!!

https://www.abercrombie.com/sh.....ceout=life

https://www.abercrombie.com/sh.....eout=model

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notsaf

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I like the idea of a teddy coat for Spain and San Diego.

tammyw

@notsaf - interesting idea! Aren’t they usually bulky though?

SarahD8

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I thought notsaf meant the fur. I agree with her -- it's more fun! And holidays abroad + date nights at home seem to call for a fun coat.

tammyw

Oh you mean my second link?

SarahD8

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Yep. I vote for link #2.

rachylou

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Oh the teddy for New Years would be a lot of fun!

Anonymous

They're both nice but the first is more classic, the teddy coat will probably date quickly. A short packable puffer would be another idea, since you'd use it for travel.

tammyw

I was thinking about puffer too. Not nearly as dressy is the only thing I was concerned about.

https://www.abercrombie.com/sh.....eout=model

Bonnie

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I like the first coat in red for the holidays. If you are going to get cold weather in SD it will probably be during the Nov./Dec,/Jan holiday season, so the coat will be useful for many years.

Jaime

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I am thinking short puffer (Uniqlo style) if you are liable to be in rainy weather.

kkards

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Uniqlo is a great recommendation or i like these...suprisingly from JJill...lightweight and yet warm, and they look better in person.
i perfer puffers for travel, they pack soooo well and if the day warms up and you want to take them off and carry they are lightweight, or if the weather goes the other way, its easy layer over or under them.

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kkards

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and check out Athleta...i'm having trouble with their website this morning, but i've gotten great outerwear there

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Angie

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A trench coat comes to mind first.

You have super cute style, and beautiful hair!

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Janet

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I would think the teddy style coat would be a bit heavy and bulky for travel (and possibly a bit warm for your climate in winter), but the look is cute and current.

I would think more along the lines of a trench or a sleeker, lighter weight puffer if you want something a bit more classic with more longevity. Both of those kind of styles travel well in my experience.

tammyw

Thank you all for the suggestions so far!

I am thinking a puffer might be a great idea but I can also try on a trench. Lightweight is key for packing so I like idea of a puffer being able to pack small!

tammyw

@Angie - Thank you! That’s is such a sweet compliment!

tammyw

@angie and anyone else who knows - I saw in the other a Puffer thread that this brand was recommended. I’ve been drooling over this particular style. The quartz is on sale on another site. Do you think it would be a good choice for me? And is it TTS? Was thinking I should maybe try Small? Unless they fit a bit small In which case I could try Medium.

https://www.soiakyo.com/us/en/.....NDA-N.html

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Joy

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Do you have a leather jacket? That would be my choice with your style..

tammyw

@Joy - not yet. Maybe someday but for Spain I need warm and packable.

Joy

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Then a packable puffer would be perfect. I hope you speak Spanish. You will need it in Madrid. If you are there for the changing of the guard at the pLace, be sure to go. Take the siesta time in the afternoon seriously. Everything closes dow and dinner is late.. See the art galleries.

tammyw

@Joy - I don’t but my husband is pretty good. We went to Mexico in the summer and people there were super impressed. Also he went to Spain several years ago with a group and he was the big hero as the only one who could speak the language!