Listen, I’m a Texas girl which led to a limited education on winter. Growing up I didn’t know the difference between a jacket and coat, thought fur trimmed hoods were purely for fashion and we generally treated all outwear like an accessory since no one walks anywhere (heated car seats for the win). I moved to Oklahoma and got a taste of a real winter thanks to the harsh prairie winds but it wasn’t until I moved to Boston when I got a proper education on winter wear.
A friend from down south moved to NYC last year and she bought herself a fancy new coat. She was not concerned that it was only hip length, the sleeves weren’t long enough for her and there was no fur on the hood; I however was very concerned. In an effort to mind my own business, I told her my concerns but let it go. Guess who recently complained to me that her winter coat wasn’t cutting it? I didn’t tell her but I’m telling y’all–I told ya so. So if you’re new to the city or deciding what coat to bring for a frosty visit November - March, please enjoy my winter coat check list! (The coat in the photos is this year’s version of the coat I have from Eddie Bauer)
P.S. The coat I’m addressing here is your FROSTIEST coat. By all means own driving coats, padded windbreakers, peacoats, etc. especially if you’re not here in the depths of winter.
Images via EddieBauer.com