Thanks ever so much for the kind words!
Suz, the coat was meant to be, since I have to match Jo's collar - and I'm soooooo enjoying my Summer Zara stash.
Rachy, we will make a Barbie out of you yet!
delurked, dead right on the colours! Fab with my Winter creams, oatmeals and navy too. Versatile-for-me.
Karie and ANewMindSet, that is high praise, and I'm blushing.
Sal, Eliza, and RobinF, appreciate the kind and supportive words.
bj1111, you crack me up. For the record, I LOVE my short puffers. I bat for Team Puffer with you!
kkards, your swooning makes me smile, and please live!
Star, I totally get your concern! Some wool coats aren't warm at all, and others are VERY warm. This type of wool coat is sufficiently warm because it's long and quite heavy. I also wear a double-wrapped cashmere scarf, beanie, gloves, and thermals for further insulation. AND warm knitwear and boots. The scarf and hat keep me especially toasty warm as I charge around outside with doggies and errand bags in tow.
I have a wool coat with thermal thinsulate lining that is VERY insulating. That I break out when it's much colder. For snow and ice. Or my long shearing coat, and arctic puffer. My short puffers are warm too.
I loathe feeling cold, so I must make sure I'm warm. Sounds like you can relate