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Winter coat refresh; loving some I prob can't justify :-)

Chris987

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I've done a fairly substantial refresh/addition of coats this year (starting last spring) after not buying any for quite a few years. I need coats 9 months of the year, including a 5-month winter with 2-3 months of serious cold and snow.

Lands End black packable puffer jacket. I have a diff brand in a copper color but black is more versatile in my wardrobe.
Coldwater Creek black all-season long jacket (replacement for a thin waterproof jacket with a failed zipper)
Sam Edelman dark brown/black herringbone overcoat (sorta replacement for an HM one I never really loved, but mostly just liked it and got for a song at Marshalls)
DKNY black faux sherpa "dressy" coat (1/2 price)
LLBean navy sporty winter coat for morning walks (replacement, also 1/2 price)

I'm already wearing 1,2, and 5.

...and now I'm seeing some absolutely gorgeous faux fur print ones online at Anthro that I absolutely do NOT need Sitting on my hands while I do the "mental justification dance"

short blue/brown/black/white print
black/white herringbone
sort of a camo print

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Women's Winter Warmer Coat

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Jakke | Anthropologie Jakke Traci Faux-Fur Coat

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Badgley Mischka | Anthropologie Badgley Mischka Yorn Chevron Luxe Faux-Fur Coat

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Wilt | Anthropologie NVLT Faux-Shearling Double-Breasted Long Coat

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Star

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The ones you got certainly look practical and versatile, as well as good looking. Considering the long cold period you have they definitely seem justifiable, and also that some were 1/2 price even more so. I totally get it as I too live for months on end in coats and that is all anyone ever sees of your outfit outside!

Sisi

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Cold weather 9 months a year justifies some more coats
I like very much the short blue/brown/black/white and the camo one.

kinnick

I love the chevron coat. The reviews indicate that it s not very warm. Would that be okay for you?

Angie

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Well done! In cold weather, our outfit IS the coat, footwear, and Winter accessories we choose. It’s clever to make that the priority

Maybe you can throw a fun patterned coat into the mix too!

JAileen

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You have some nice, new sensible coats. Now, have fun - I particularly like the herringbone coat!

It was 16F this morning. I’m definitely wearing something warm to my uke class!

Chris987

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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.

Chris987

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I prob should have mentioned that I have other coats that are older … grey herringbone, black heavy puffer, a burgundy puffer, couple of teddy/fuzzy ones for warmer winter days. I’m in good shape overall. If a nice patterned one that was truly warm crossed my path that would be great but not actively looking. The Anthro ones don't seem to be warm enough based on their descriptions.

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BrieN

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Good for you for being so on top of it all and decisive. That’s a LOT of coat shopping and it looks like you found a really nice array of coats for all needs.

As for wants…I’m here to enable the blue/brown/black/white coat if that would be helpful

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I've been admiring all the faux-fur and shearling coats advertised this season, and I have been really wanting one, too. I love the patterned Anthro jacket and coat you've collected above. The big chevron is a fun pattern, too. It sounds like you could certainly use a fun addition like one of these. Coat season just seems to drag on forever!

pirouette

I too need a coat of various weights practically 10 months of the year. I don’t think you can have too many !! I think you should buy something fun and warm as you have the practical coats sorted.

Jaime

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Well just for fun variety I like the short patterned jacket. Not sure it is warm enough though. I think it makes sense for you to want a patterned and/or bright coat for your long winter.

Suz

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Your purchases are all sensible and easy to justify. But I think there is always room for a "fun" coat in the closet. Especially if you can get it on discount. The thing about statement coats is that they give great joy for the $. But one can also tire of them faster. So I always think it's great to look for them on discount or consignment.

Runcarla

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Don’t know what the ‘right’ number of coats are, and don’t think one needs to stick to the bare minimum, unless it’s truly a financial pinch to increase a collection. I don’t have a lot of coats, but they do cover most scenarios. I tend to use diverse accessories (hats, gloves and mitts, scarves, bags) to change up the look.

The winter coats came out of storage today, and I wore my warmest older (merlot) puffer and felt good about it. I’m so tired of my navy puffer, and put it in ‘time out’ in the storage closet. I’m also really into a black and white wool coat I got last year. Saw a fabulous green faux fur coat in a local store, but was ‘saved’ from purchasing it by the fact that it was the only one, and not in my size.

Lisa

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When I lived in a cold climate, a coat wardrobe was essential. It really is the statement piece for an outfit in cold weather. I got the most use out of a solid black puffer, a yellow knee length wool coat, a cherry red mid weight puffer jacket, and a brown plaid tweed bomber. Variety is a must when dressing in coats and jackets for most of the year. You've got a lovely collection here.

RobinF

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Looks like you have a good variety of coats to cover any occasion. A fun one would be a nice addition, although it looks like you do have a few already. Always room for fun though!

I have a lot of coats and keep them for a long time. We have similar weather here in Michigan with long coat seasons. My favorite black packable down coat bit the dust last year and I had to make myself get rid of it. It was getting so shabby but I still loved it. I replaced it with a Lands End one similar to yours. Time will tell if it inspires the same love

Janet

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Great coat collection! I also have a variety of coats for different weather, moods, activities and outfits.
All lengths and fabrications.

I saw a gorgeous deep teal faux fur one yesterday but it was too big and heavy for me. I think a fun faux option would be great for you since you wear coats for so much of the year.

I’ve come to realize that despite our long warm months, jackets are a wise investment for me because our winters are getting milder and my personal thermostat tolerates thin layers rather than a bulky hot coat. It’s important to factor in fun and practicality and I think you do that very well.

Chris987

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RobinF, thanks! Agreed that in our long cold winters a variety of coats is needed. The dark blue LLB one I got last spring was a replacement for an 20-year old Eddie Bauer similar sporty one that had gotten so shabby that the fabric was pilling severely! I've never seen that sort of "technical" fabric with pills before. I guess you understand how one gets attached to these things

Thanks Janet! I'm the opposite of you - I run very cold and in the coldest months I just can't get warm enough in a short jacket no matter how many layers I have under it. Our winters are wildly variable in temp/snowfall, always have been, so have to be prepared! You mention that you saw a deep teal faux fur that was too big and heavy - wise of you to reject it. Years ago I bought a dark brown (real) long sherpa coat in the days when I was doing a city commute with 20-30 minute chunks of time on train platforms and city streets in Boston winters. It was gorgeous, warm, and so heavy my shoulders hurt after wearing it for one day! I returned it.