trying to build up my winter jacket collection
what are some staples i should go for? styles, materials, colors?
thank you guys
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Edit - I'm in Canada, southern Ontario - we've had a few mild winters, but boy can it get cold too, I don't want to build a collection of jackets for the one -30 day though, but generally in winter we can expect 0 to -10 C, with like a week of -20
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What do you like, and how cold /wet does it get
Do you mind giving some idea of what sort of winter weather you are dealing with, which styles you are interested in general, etc? You'll probably get responses you find more helpful/useful with a bit more detail on what you're looking for
There are tons of cool coat options and really no limit to the kinds of styles
true that - should've mentioned - i'm in Toronto area, it can get cold - but we've had a pretty mild winter last year - i like things are relatively simple, not flashy or heavily branded, good quality that lasts a long time if not forever with care - i don't want anything extra long that passes my knees, i think i'd like it to sit around my thighs at most - thank you
it's hard to predict canadian winter tbh, it's not just 'cold' like everyone says lol, it can be cold and dry, or have weeks where it's warmer but wet and the snow is like a slush, it's also changed a lot from season to season
as far as styles, my wardrobe as a whole is getting more refined, I like the look of a car coat but I think it's too long for me, I think a parka of some sort is needed but I don't like how many of them have large branding and don't look business ready, i also saw something about a mackinaw cruiser jacket and thought that looked kind of cool but maybe too much workwear vibes? sorry i'm really open to anything
Id rec figuring out your needs and going from there. for example, something for:
- cold & heavy precipitation
- mild & heavy precipitation
- business settings
And so forth.
Parkas aren't really bizcaz for most people, but that's also not really the point lol they're for protection against the elements (they're also staples in some styles, but that doesn't seem to be where you're heading?)
Idk what it is like in toronto, but here in the pnw where it is constantly wet, plenty of people wear casual/technical jackets over their business clothes. Unless you need your whole wardrobe to be businessy for your job or something, I would recommend branching out for weather protection.
I agree, I would prioritize a down parka of some sort first that can handle heavy weather then a wool coat second. You take your coat off when you get into your destination anyway
In Toronto as well. Short answer - Parka + Down Puffer. Plenty of options/ brands to choose from.
Lots of good wool coat options. Look at something like a balmacaan or duffle and can be hard wearing
i was gonna say duffle too
You can pick more conservative colors but both of these are on the shorter side for wool coats like you mentioned you preferred
The cut of the coat will be somewhat tied to the cut of whatever else you are wearing, especially trousers
Which is why things like images of what you're looking for / usually wear can get you better recommendations, but hope this is a good start for you
Thanks guys, I like the one two combination of a wool coat and a down parka
@rawburt-oh @raisinpie thoughts on this allsaints coat?
Wool/cashmere blend
Wouldn't pay retail for it. Slimmer and shorter than my taste but if you wear more trim fits it works
Really depends on cost and how much you like it but wool-cashmere is good
If it checks those boxes for you though it would be a good second coat
I think it's a buy, it's on sale, just need to get the right fit for me
Also flirting with these other two pieces to round out my jacket collection, thoughts @rawburt-oh ?
Slim fit alpha industries parka in sage, probably remove the fur and the red tag And quilted walking coat from brooks brothers
Slim fit alpha industries parka in sage, probably remove the fur and the red tag And quilted walking coat from brooks brothers
get the regular fit not the slim fit
The slim fit is anemic
Unless the fur is detachable don't try to remove it, you'll ruin the jacket
Leave the tag alone too, these are the coolest parts of the jacket
The fur collar has poppers.
Id still leave it on.
(Ive the regular n3b from them, and while its not without its problems its a very great jacket)
What do you mean, like too slim?
yeah, its a classic jacket, slimming it down just makes it look off
The more I think about it, the more the alpha industries parka looks flashy to me, I think I need something more subdued - and ideas for a more simple and subdued parka ?
Thanks jawn
What is your budget?
Less than a thousand I'd say
We all cool with the brooks brothers?
that budget can take you a long long way for jackets
would something like this be more your style for a parka?
That looks cool, definitely simple
Something like this as well with a cinch
anything like this out there in olive?
I would recommend these
https://crescentdownworks.com/collections/classico-down-parka
https://huckberry.com/store/frizmworks/category/p/87045-karakoram-down-insulated-parka-005
https://www.snowpeak.com/collections/outerwear/products/fr-2l-down-coat?variant=43798446342188
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E470081-000/00?colorDisplayCode=56&sizeDisplayCode=003
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Lots of different colors and prices
Brooks brothers coat is fine - the three things you posted are all somewhat different styles though which just has me wondering what you would wear with these jackets but the BB coat itself is a safe conservative pick