Warm and Stylish winter jackets?

Noir · Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject: Warm and Stylish winter jackets?

Okay,
So does anyone know if any winter coats that are really warm but still stylish?
I live in Calgary which gets colder then Vancouver, Toronto, etc. plus I am pretty much the coldest person every haha i get cold so easy.

I might just give in and buy one from Aritizia but i dont really want to. Also are their Peacoats and other coats (other then the bombers) really warm?

Thanks!

Lil_PinkBunnie · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject:

What kind of jacket are you looking for? Because the warmest ones would be down-filled bombers which you can get at places like Old Navy and Gap when the weather gets colder. For a more stylish coat, you could get a wool/cashmere peacoat or those gorgeous vintage inspired ones with oversize buttons (think Audrey Hepburn and her Givenchy coats). Those more stylish ones can be found at H&M, Le Chateau, Aritzia. I honestly can't say whether or not they'll be warm enough for you, because I haven't tried all of them on. But if you're not getting a bomber style, you'll probably wanna wear a scarf and gloves. Just try a bunch on and see how you feel in them. Look for good material, thickness, etc...
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danceislife · Supermodel Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 569 Smiles: +10 813

it depends on what you want...for a bomber try to get down filled ones they may be more expensive but its worth it!! and basicly everything Lil_PinkBunnie said =P

jazuresky · Beauty Queen Joined: 18 Sep 2007 Posts: 240 Smiles: 0 561

if you buy a bomber, make sure it's not thin, cheap material! (like the ones from Sirens..stitches = =)

emysusie · Fashionista Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 49 Smiles: 0 59

If you want something really warm, I would suggest getting a longer coat. I have a coat that comes down to around my knees, maybe a little higher. It is made of a brown tweed fabric, that has a tiny bit of gold sparkle in it. I know the gold sparkle sounds tacky, but it's just gold thread that is kind of weaved through the fabric and it has a nice subtle look that is barely noticable unless you're up close. it has brown buttons, double chested at the front. anyway my point is it's very stlish but also the warmest coat i have ever had since it also keeps part of your legs warm.

if you want i can post a picture Happy

lol it's kinda hard to describe. i got it from urban behaviour for about $100 about two years ago. oh the only thing is that it has no hood, so I always have to wear a hat so I'm not freezing. so if you want a hood you might not want to go for something in that style. i would also reccomend going to sirens or le chateau, i have seen some really nice coats there.

chlodoll · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:04 am Post subject:

Peacoats are warm as long as its good quality. I had a cheaper one and it was pretty useless, but I have been looking at some better ones this year and I can tell they will be warm! The good thing with peacoats/trenches is that they have more length so you get more coverage, so if you get cold easy thats a good thing!

electricpearls · Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject:

Another Calgarian, haha.

This year I'm planning on getting a talula parka for the sole reason of warmth. I didn't want to give in last year so I bought a peacoat, and I suffered all winter.

The peacoats are only good to a certain degree in this fair city. But once it reaches -40, and you're waiting at a busstop for an hour and a half... the aritzia coats hold up much better.

Also make sure to invest in a good hat, because I heard the body actually loses ALOT of heat from the head and it actually really helps to wear a good hat. Happy

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Meg-san · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:06 am Post subject:

^Oh my god you got through winter in CALGARY with a pea coat?! I think you deserve an award for that XD

electricpearls · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:33 pm Post subject:

^Yes, and flats too :icon_wrong: I think the mayor should like hold a ceremony for me or something, haha.

Ohhhh, the sacrifices I make for fashion. But really, please don't do what I did and live through winter with a peacoat.
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velvetXO · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:42 pm Post subject:

last year i used a peacoat and it didnt hold up for me either. this year i got a triple 5 soul. its like extra thick and plaid and a furry hood too. its warm. :]
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chlodoll · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject:

velvetXO · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:52 pm Post subject:

sorry. not sure really. haven't checked. my mother took my sister and i to this random store and it had everything i loved but i decided on the triple 5 soul coat for winter. i guess it is on the website. here's the one i got:

http://www.triple5soul.com/shop/style.asp?Style=LFL-2814&Rec=27690&Category=28
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chlodoll · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the link! Thats really nice, I like it!

eescorpius · Beauty Queen Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Posts: 114 Smiles: +2 20

I saw that coat at Plenty! But just wondering, will it be warm enough during the snow seasons?

velvetXO · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:00 am Post subject:

thanks i like it too..:]
um hopefully it will be warm enough. im gunna get some nice gloves, hat, and scarves.i have a thing for the fingerless gloves but that wont help much. im just hoping for the best really :/
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danceislife · Supermodel Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 569 Smiles: +10 813

i like it what colour did u get it in??? where can u buy tripple five soul clothing???

velvetXO · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 12:07 pm Post subject:

i got it in the brown plaid. i live in the US so i dont know anywhere particularly where you can get them but you could always get if off the website i guess.
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tropical_pink · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject:

-ae
-urban outfitters
-sportcheck (ski jacket)
-zara
-aritzia
-bootlegger

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