<p>Does anyone have recommendations on a winter jacket that they absolutely love? Some of you may be in climates where you don’t really need one, but I’m in Boston. I think I’d like something mid-length, Patagonia, North Face or something similar.</p>
<p>I recently bought a coat from Sierra Trading Post. It’s a 32 Degrees down mid-length “puffer” coat. Less expensive than the big name brands. Have only had it a few weeks so don’t know how it will hold up. It’s very lightweight (12 oz.) but keeps me warm. I believe Macy’s sells that brand too. </p>
<p>Yes, I’ll look at that. A puffer coat is exactly what I’m looking for. There are so many choices out there. I can’t seem to push the button on any of them.</p>
<p>I have several down jackets. Uniqlo, Garnet hill, Rei, Isis, and a Patagonia down vest.
None of them are dressy, but the Uniqlo one is knee lenght.
Depending on how city friendly you need it to be, I would get a wool coat, and a down vest for underneath.
Or just a down coat.
( I bought my ISIS jacket from Sierra Trading post last year and I really like it.)
The Clymb also has deals on outdoor gear.</p>
<p>I have seen a long North Face coat that people really seem to love, but except for when skiing I don’t wear a down coat enough to warrant spending big bucks on one. I’ve ssen nice ones at LL Bean and I thin Lands End has something similar too. </p>
<p>Skiing is about the only place I don’t wear a down jacket. I get too hot.
I do wear a down or fleece vest though.</p>
<p>Don’t know what your budget is , but there is a brand called Canada Goose that has very nice jackets and parkas. Not inexpensive , but very nice.</p>
<p>Arc’teryx- love it- I bought it to go to Germany to visit so I would wear something nice looking that was not a ski jacket. I have a form fitted one, long length, very light weight with a hood and it worked in Germany , Switzerland and here in Colorado, even wore it to Texas for night time. I got it at a REI store but when in Seattle I noticed there was a store there called Arc’teryx. Pricey but not too bad and if you are looking for a nice fit - this is it. I get alot of compliments on it. </p>
<p>Budget’s good…it’ll be my combined birthday/Christmas gift. 
I’ll look into these.</p>
<p>D survived 4 winters on Boston in her North Face Transit coat. NF restyled it recently with diamond quilting (D’s jacket is box quilt). Here is what the style looks like now (D’s jacket is 7 years old and is still OK!):</p>
<p><a href=“http://m.thenorthface.com/mt/www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/women-8217-s-transit-down-jacket.html”>http://m.thenorthface.com/mt/www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/women-8217-s-transit-down-jacket.html</a></p>
<p>It also worked for her as a “baselayer” under her shearling Ugg coat when the temperatures dropped double digits below zero (that was in a Central Asian city where she spent 2 years working for an NGO). </p>
<p>Not realizing that her Transit was still ok, I bought her this one for Christmas, and she loves it a lot! Soft, warm, and in a very pretty color. </p>
<p><a href=“http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-australia-clementina-faux-shearling-trim-down-jacket/3613037”>http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-australia-clementina-faux-shearling-trim-down-jacket/3613037</a></p>
<p>I have a black lambswool peacoat with thinsulate in it from LLBean that is very warm and looks smart.</p>
<p>Canada Goose might be overkill for Boston.
How cold does it get there?
I do have some Arc’teryx gear. Fits very well.</p>
<p>I love this one. Warm but light. A little fitted but not too fitted. No hood on this one though if you wanted a hood.
<a href=“http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/essential-down-parka/20612277/_/A-ebSku_0063932100000030__20612277_catalog10002_en__US?showProducts=&backToCat=Outerwear&previousPage=FNAV&tab=women&color=100”>http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/essential-down-parka/20612277/_/A-ebSku_0063932100000030__20612277_catalog10002_en__US?showProducts=&backToCat=Outerwear&previousPage=FNAV&tab=women&color=100</a></p>
<p>I like that Eddie Bauer one too. I’m not really a hood person. I wonder if “snow” is too white.</p>
<p>Well, if the budget is “good”, you might consider Moncler. If you are a student and plan on going to frat parties, make sure to have a cheapo coat for those outings (unless you have friends at the frats who can lock the coat up in their room during the party). Expensive coats have a tendency to disappear at such events. Apparently, urban dictionary has a term “fracket” :)</p>
<p>I like that one too. If you check in stores, they willrobably have an even better sale between now and Christmas. </p>
<p>Oh no, not a student, 56 years old.</p>
<p>Moncler jackets are really nice, but pricey. My D got one when she traveled to Russia for a semester abroad. Turned out to be unusually warm that year. Go figure.</p>
<p>I live in the greater Boston area and I’ve got a North Face down coat that’s very warm. I love it–this is the one I have.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-jackets-vests-lifestyle/women-8217-s-miss-metro-parka.html?variationId=N2M&variationName=DAPPLE%20GREY”>http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-jackets-vests-lifestyle/women-8217-s-miss-metro-parka.html?variationId=N2M&variationName=DAPPLE%20GREY</a></p>
<p>I’d suggest going to EMS (Eastern Mountain Sports) and REI to see what they have in store. </p>
<p>“Oh no, not a student, 56 years old.”</p>
<p>In this case, I’d invest in something nice and timeless. :)</p>