<p>I’ll be visiting DS in a week. The weather seems to be in the 30’s. I no longer own a winter coat, other than ankle-length Burberry, which I don’t want to wear if running around city. So, any suggestions? A wool coat? Classic looking ski jacket (gortex not down, so fitted), lined leather?</p>
<p>Hoping NE women will offer some style suggestions. thanks</p>
<p>I was born and raised in Miami, so I am kind of wimpy in the cold, but when I was in Boston this time last year, it was rainy and windy. I was warm enough with a heavy sweater or sweat shirt, but needed something wind and waterproof.</p>
<p>Thanks neighbor!</p>
<p>Thats why i was thinking the ski jacket, cuz waterproof, light weiht and warm. The big BUT is if it too youthful</p>
<p>book, any of your ideas should be fine. in that weather I usually go with a pea coat type jacket… mine are lined with thinsulate. Sometimes I wear gloves as well - Leather ones.</p>
<p>It is warming up here, so I doubt you’ll need a very heavy coat. I suggest a mid-weight coat that you can carry if it gets warm - next week should be in the high forties, low fifties. I like to wear an above the knee length lightweight wool coat this time of year - something tailored that will look good with jeans or with dressier pants. </p>
<p>I agree that a full-length coat is probably too much, but do you think the ski jacket is too limited? Is it dressy enough for your plans? The leather coat may a good choice - you can always add a sweater underneath and a scarf around your neck.</p>
<p>I live in Rhode Island and layers are good in New England at this time of year. The temperature can vary from freezing to in the 60s. It can change quickly over the course of a day. Being able to take off a layer will sometimes make you more comfortable.</p>
<p>I’m in Boston every April for the marathon; the weather varies dramatically from year to year. (A few years ago DH ran in a Nor’easter.) I have a long (maybe knee length) goretex coat that I usually take; along with a fleece cardigan. A hat and a pair of mittens can make the difference for me and are easy to stash in a pocket or backpack if the day warms up.</p>
<p>I guess I’ll fit in some shopping between appointments. My shearling and leather jacket were stolen 5 years ago, and I don’t want to put that kind of money into a jacket I’ll probably wear one weekend a year. </p>
<p>Yesterday I bought a black Marker ski jacket, then had second thoughts. Even my son said he wears his Burberry pea jacket around, not his ski. I thought my wise CC friends would steer me in the right direction.</p>
<p>I’m just visiting the campus, a long time friend, and hoping to meet some of son’s new friends–nothing dressy.</p>
<p>Something like this is very practical for travel - not too heavy, but waterproof and fairly warm. I like that it can be dressed up or down:</p>
<p>[Gallery</a> Quilted Coat | Nordstrom](<a href=“http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/gallery-quilted-coat/3145735?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=5725]Gallery”>http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/gallery-quilted-coat/3145735?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=5725)</p>
<p>This is cute, but it would need a layer underneath for warmth:</p>
<p>[Calvin</a> Klein Hooded A-Line Trench | Nordstrom](<a href=“http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/calvin-klein-hooded-a-line-trench/3149497?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=0]Calvin”>http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/calvin-klein-hooded-a-line-trench/3149497?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=0)</p>
<p>I have a similar matte gold metallic short trench. Paired with very conservative pants and a turtleneck, it looks quite stylish and not too tacky:)</p>
<p>[Burberry</a> Brit Double Breasted Metallic Trench | Nordstrom](<a href=“http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/burberry-brit-double-breasted-metallic-trench/3139086?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=4304]Burberry”>http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/burberry-brit-double-breasted-metallic-trench/3139086?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=4304)</p>
<p>Temperature is in the 40s, but varies a lot this time of year. Something water-repellent with a removable hood and zip out liner, along with a sweater would cover you for any condition. LL Bean has jackets and coats like this.</p>
<p>I like to layer a fleece & a rain jacket in the northeast during most of the winter. My husband has a Lands End combo that zips apart, my fleece is Columbia and my rain coat is EMS.</p>
<p>A raincoat and a sweater should be fine. Toss in a wool cap and/or gloves if you are a wimp.
LL Bean and Lands End are good. I’m mostly wearing an LE rain jacket with a light flannel lining.</p>
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<p>nemom, Are you calling me a wimp? :)</p>
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<p>whatever you do (you’re not buying anew for just this trip, right?) bring these three things to keep your extremities toasty, just in case:</p>
<p>scarf - will help with that chill space at the neck</p>
<p>hat - we lose 25% of our heat out of our hard-working noggins; you, too! </p>
<p>gloves - cold hands might mean warm heart, but it also means the rest of me gets cold</p>
<p>normal this time of year ~45 day/32 night</p>
<p>last week we had a day in the high 60s and this week we had days in the 30s with brisk winds and snow</p>
<p>so on average you’ll be fine :-)</p>
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<p>You’ll look like a classic college student! (Which, in Boston, puts you in good company - it seems like college students make up half the population!)</p>
<p>Don’t worry about needing to be fashionable. From the sounds of it if the temps are indeed in the 40’s and 50’s you can put a sweater on under your typical winter/spring at home outerwear. Pack a hat/gloves for nippy nights and be sure to pack your rain gear. We have vacationed in Boston and didn’t find people particularily cared about what we wore when viewing the historical sights, or dining. I certainly wouldn’t burden myself with owing a coat that spends 99% of its time taking up space in my closet and becoming unfashionable. Is it worth $100 for a one time use item??? </p>
<p>Layers as mentioned above are good this time of year anywhere in the north- we’re getting our after the first day of spring obligatory snowfall after temps in the 50’s last week…</p>
<p>I work in Boston and have been wearin my Northface jacket.</p>
<p>Well, I’m a weather wimp compared to my son who has been running around in a tshirt and light jacket all week.
This week I’ve gone from winter jacket to long sleeve shirt to light sweater and back. Don’t worry about looking fashionable - you’ll see all sorts of gear and mostly folks just want to be comfy.</p>