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rachylou

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For a person who runs cold, but it's really hot outside?

I ask because I was boiling up in my puffy (!) on this morning's dog walk (not a cloud in the sky), but am averse to the breeze. I don't want to wear a short, waist length jacket, feel my wool coats are also probably too much, and I'm afraid of going too thin...

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Janet

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It sounds like you need something that protects you from the wind. That sort of points towards something gear-ish, but maybe not. A trench with a removable lining, perhaps?

rachylou

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Oh, a trench with a lining! That's a good idea. I never think about trench coats for myself. A little more than a windbreaker, but less than wool or down. Hmm.

rachylou

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Once upon a time I had a white canvas labcoat coat... Long gone and too fancy, actually, for dog walking... But that would maybe have been the right weight. But maybe not. Trenches are usually a twill?

rabbit

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In that kind of weather I usually do a trench with a sweater under it and a scarf, you can always let the trench hang open and ditch the scarf if the sun comes out or the wind stops. Also wool coats work the same way for me if it's a little colder with the option to let them hang open, but maybe with something thinner underneath...

rachylou

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Hmm, maybe some thinner sweaters to go along with... Most of my sweaters are heavy...

Thirkellgirl

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I'm not sure what your everyday style is... but you might think about a barn coat. LL Bean has them with flannel linings, and some are more insulated than that. They really breathe.

rachylou

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Oh wow. A barn coat. That's an idea. That would be different and no doubt the right weight. Would have to be long and not the green of the barn coat I wore as a kid, lol.

Angie

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Do you have a thin packable puffer? Check out Uniqlo.

unfrumped

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I'm slso thinking tight weave wind protection. Trench or parka style. scarf for flexibility. Some featherweight gloves. I also love my micro down jacket but it's not long.

Thirkellgirl

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This is the LL Bean barn coat... it's still in green, also. I have one in navy that I don't see online anymore, and I also have a thick insulated one in pale aqua that looks like I've worn it in a barn!

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Joy

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We have a big wind factor so for dog walking I want something parka length and imperious to wind like a waterproof coat. I also like a hood option in case of a strong tail wind.
My favorite is a Columbia Omni-Tech waterproof and breathable parks that I bought at REI for Ireland. It has great pockets too and no belt. Leather is also good for wind protection.

Anonymous

A leather jacket, a trench or a windbreaker.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I like the quilted style coats like these. Barbour is such a classic look, and I think the Eddie Bauer version is a really nice looking downmarket alternative.

Barbour 'Beadnell' Quilted Jacket

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Women's Year-Round Field Coat

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annagybe

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I just got this
http://www.filson.com/women/co.....5.html#607

For our current weather I plan to wear a sweater under it.

JAileen

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How about Patagonia Nanopuff? They're not real warm, but are good for breezy conditions. Costco had them for awhile. I have a hoodie that I always take on planes for the chill.

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El Cee

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Another shoutout for the Eddie Bauer Year Round Field Coat (the one Firecracker recommended). I own it (in black) and it is a great mid-weight coat. I would also recommend a trench/raincoat with a zip out or removable lining. I own one from London Fog (no pic available), but here are some other similar coats.

H2OFF Raincoat, PrimaLoft-Lined

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Women's Coastal Rain Coat with Liner

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Women's Girl On The Go Insulated Trench Coat

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Joy

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Watch out for noisy fabric. I had an EB coat that rustled and crackled with every move. I hated it but had laid too much for it to not use it for awhile.

Mauvish

Same here, Rachylou.
I am so glad you brought this up. I live in San Jose area and weather has been on a crack here. Suddenly its super hot outside and i am the the weird one who is still wearing her fleece jacket.

i am going to keep an eye on this thread.

Mauvish

what about this Rachylou?

Lauren By Ralph Lauren Single Breast Skirted Trench

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Mauvish

or this?

Tory Burch Cotton Car Coat

$495.00 $296.98

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SandyG

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For my dog walks I tend toward a Lululemon Dance Studio jacket that's long and has deep front pockets (for treats!), and is a stretchy material that blocks wind. It's more fashionable than my Eddie Bauer 4 pocket utility jacket, which comes out in bad weather.

When I warm up it's simple to take off the Lululemon and tie it around my waist. My base layer is a merino tee, either short or long sleeve, that keeps me comfy in quit a bit of weather.

rachylou

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Wow! So many cool ideas!

Sandy - I've never really been in Lululemon. I will have to have a look-see!

Mauvish - Those are both lovely. The second makes me miss my old labcoat coat, and it's a much better colour for dog walking (the labcoat was whote, did I say?)

Joy - Good reminder. Noisy clothes truly bother me. I should go to REI.

El Cee - Great finds. I haven't had a London Fog trench in a long time, but it was of my best coats.

JAileen - I will check out Nanopuffs!

Anna - Very cool new coat. The idea of a field coat is very intriguing.

Firecracker - I especially like the high collar in the green coat. That is for me and my chilly self.

Betty, Unfrumped - Windbreakers - need to google this term (!)

Angie - Ok. I can't wrap my head around it: I do NOT have a THIN puffy. What kind of crazy talk is that? Uniqlo moves to the top of the To Do list...

ladyjules

I don't get hot in coats filled with dawn and they protect from the wind pretty well. That would be my top choice.

Glory

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Would a raincoat with fused fleece interfacing be the right weight? I have one that I use in spring and fall here in Ontario. I noticed there are many to choose from. Completely wind and waterproof.

rachylou

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ladyjules - another vote for a thin puff!

Glory - I'm not sure I've ever seen a raincoat with a fused fleece. Any brand recommendations?