As usual, the winter coats choice is either a nice, stylish, wool/wool-blend thing with a classy colour and cut, or...something that looks like I took a sewing machine to what was on top of my bed.
Any suggestions for coat designers who _really_ insulate their tasteful wool stuff?
Hilary Radley is about my taste, but not always warm enough -- I'm Canadian, so look with lust at parkas suitable for inhabitants of actual igloos. (You know, all three of them.) But they're invariably about as fashionable as one would expect from the word "parka." I don't ski -- don't wear suits every day, either, but still don't want anything too casual. I'm trying to balance out tasteful and toasty.
Women's coats, yes -- but I'm not single, and he's Canadian, too, so, suggestions for well-insulated, well-tailored men's coats welcomed too.
2006-10-25 06:39:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Oooh, thanks for all the answers.
More stuff:
$$$ not much of a bar -- I'm even liking the suggestion to start from scratch (suggestions on finding a good custom coat maker, anybody?) -- since I want something that'll last _years_. And, given the level of toasty I'm looking for, it may well only get dragged out for two months a year, so...
Re. LL Bean: their catalogue showed up yesterday, and was part of the inspiration for this. 'Classic Wool-Blend Polo Coat,' very tasteful -- but rated 0 F. Parka rated to -55 F: a bit blanket-with-sleeves. I'm trying not to be a snob, but I still want to avoid anything that looks like it was sold to me (with matching snow pants) in grade school.
Finally, writing this in Ottawa, having once spent a "winter" in Victoria, I'm wondering what on earth a resident of that city is doing advising on warm coats. ;-)
2006-10-25 07:18:00 · update #1
If you actually own a sewing machine, there are some great coat patterns out this season and you can make them as insulated as you wish. Take a walk through a fabric store and see the tweeds, woolens, or fleeces that are for sale right now, really nice stuff. Then you'd have a one of a kind, made to order coat.
2006-10-25 06:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by Cosmic I 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think a perfect fit for your taste would be Eddie Bauer. Although often known as mostly an outerwear brand, much of the stylish and fashion details have been worked in to their modern products. Plus, the history of quality of Eddie Bauer may cause you to pay a little more, but you'll have a coat to last you seasons upon seasons. See the link below for one I think is too cute!
There is a variety of sizes and check out their men's section too!
2006-10-25 07:01:27 · answer #2 · answered by miranywho 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've found a good quality wool coat to be warmer.
2016-05-22 13:07:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually bought my gray wool coat from Victoria's Secret and not only is it stylish but has lasted me a long time and very warm...very warm...
2006-10-25 10:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by shanstew 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
haha! I love how you phrased your question :) So true. I got a lovely North Face one in Victoria, but that brand is sold all over.
2006-10-25 06:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by Eve 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have this coat--it's down but has a nicer shape to it:
http://www.eddiebauer.com/eb/product.asp?product_id=30411&nv=3|21473|24056&lview=&cm_cg=C24056&tid=&c=&sc=&lp=v1i011
2006-10-25 06:50:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try J Crew
2006-10-25 06:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by aint_no_stoppin_us 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i found at great one at old navy
2006-10-25 06:41:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
L.L.Bean
2006-10-25 06:48:45 · answer #9 · answered by tmills883 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋