<p>Hi Divamamacita! As a hardy New Englander I concur with the opinions on previous posts. I too have a child at cold Williams College and noticed what the girls were wearing. Admittedly this is a preppy place, but LLBean Duck boots were everywhere. When I bought Emma a pair, she was so thrilled, and now wears them everywhere and always! Their customer service is legendary. Also Hunter boots for rainy fall and spring days. They come with linings that can make them quite warm, and a lot of colors. For coats, North Face is ubiquitous in the Northeast, with Patagonia being also very popular but both are pricey. And for a splurge, if she is in the market for real leather boots, Frye is considered very good. </p>