Please tell me what nice coat to buy!

Post date: 2020-01-26 06:12:10

Every year I set out to buy a new and nice coat so I can stop wearing the old hand-me-down one I got for free 10 years ago, and every year I get overwhelmed by the choices and give up. Please help me! Tell me what coat to buy! Criteria inside.

I clearly keep coats forever, so I am happy to spend more to get something very high-quality that I'll be able to wear for years. I'd like either a down coat or a (single-breasted) wool coat, not sure which. Happy to get recommendations for both.

Criteria:
- High-quality
- Appropriate for maybe 0 - 35 degrees? I live in North Carolina, where it doesn't get particularly cold, but I am a big wimp and run colder than most people so I'd like something that is maybe slightly more warm than necessary for this climate. I also travel to colder places sometimes (Chicago, Boston) and it would be nice if this coat could work for those occasions.
- At least butt-length, longer is fine
- Has a hood
- Looks relatively nice and not super sporty
- Nice touches like thoughtful pocket placements, etc. are appreciated
- Fits my body type well (I'm tall with long arms, a long torso and narrow shoulders)
- I am fine ordering things online.

Recommendations for specific brands and (better) specific coats very welcome. I've seen previous questions but would like updated recommendations. Thank you!

Please click Here to read the full story.