Thangs Star! Good point about a coat being all other people see when you are outside.
Sisi i do have other coats not listed as part of the refresh I too love that short one but in the colder parts of winter I really want a long coat for warmth.
kinnick, hah, I never got as far as reading the reviews of the "pretties"! A coat that looks wintery but is not very warm is NOT something I want. I've learned my lesson on that front. Thanks for mentioning the review!
Angie, yes a patterned coat would be fun! ... I do have a plaid one that's for the warmer days of winter but I don't reach for it much.
Jaileen, if it were 16F here I'd be reaching for my heaviest puffer coat (it is black - not shown here) It does get that cold here but not usually until Jan/Feb.