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In suburban Philadelphia I can get away with wearing my LL Bean unlined fleece parka or a London Fog raincoat with a zip-out lining most days. For colder days -- like today! -- I have a long wool double breasted coat.
Even though it doesn't get terribly cold here, we still get the occasional day in the 20s and plenty of days in the 30s. But I'm a very hot natured person and don't like coats. I have a light parka rated to 32 degrees that suits me when it's very cold out. I also have a heavier parka rated to 0 degrees if there's a lot of chill or a rain. But most of the time, I just wear a hoodie.
I don't know if others are like me, but I can't stand feeling the bulk of my coat when I'm driving, so unless it's extremely cold, I take my coat off as soon as I get in the car. I was that way even when I lived in the colder climes of AK and MT, so I always sat in my car coatless and freezing until it warmed up just so I didn't feel like the Michelin man behind the wheel.
I wear my dads long wool black coat and it is lined and that thing is awesome warm and everytime I wear it I'm reminded of my dad . He passed 4 yrs ago from cancer and that coat will always be with me wherever I go .when the temp drops below 45 that long wool coat comes out of the closet and goes on me .
I have the same thing and it's my go-to jacket. It's so warm and amazing quality. I wear it every winter for the past 14 winters and it still looks like I just bought it a year ago. No rip. No messed up zipper. No missing button. It's amazing. I'm not even the type who takes care of clothes dearly. I normally throw this jacket around when I get home, but it's still in great shape.
When I have a sweater underneath this jacket, I am sweating.
I wear my dads long wool black coat and it is lined and that thing is awesome warm and everytime I wear it I'm reminded of my dad . He passed 4 yrs ago from cancer and that coat will always be with me wherever I go .when the temp drops below 45 that long wool coat comes out of the closet and goes on me .
Never get rid of that coat---that's Daddy's love keeping you warm
My cold weather coat----my London Fog 3/4 length, down-filled parka, with faux fur lined hood. Original price $275, got it on after Christmas clearance for $69!
Even though it doesn't get terribly cold here, we still get the occasional day in the 20s and plenty of days in the 30s. But I'm a very hot natured person and don't like coats. I have a light parka rated to 32 degrees that suits me when it's very cold out. I also have a heavier parka rated to 0 degrees if there's a lot of chill or a rain. But most of the time, I just wear a hoodie.
I don't know if others are like me, but I can't stand feeling the bulk of my coat when I'm driving, so unless it's extremely cold, I take my coat off as soon as I get in the car. I was that way even when I lived in the colder climes of AK and MT, so I always sat in my car coatless and freezing until it warmed up just so I didn't feel like the Michelin man behind the wheel.
Same here! Along with being uncomfortable, bulky coats & hoods can be dangerous as they impede your range of motion and sight.
If it's really bitter cold, put panty hose on over long johns. It helps a lot if it's 20 degrees below freezing and there's a wind, otherwise you will be too hot. For a hat I use an ear flap insulated Filson, with at least 2 layers of hood and thinsulate stocking cap over the filson if it's really cold. A hoody sweatshirt and a hoody coat help a lot. I also have a hoody knit t-shirt for very cold conditions. Electric socks will keep your feet warm, and insulated coveralls will cover the small of your back when you bend over.
It's not the cold, it's the wind. You can layer up, but your shell needs to be a good windbreaker. Anybody can be comfortable on a calm day at 20 below, but add a 20 mph wind and you better be prepared.
I wear my car when I'm outside of my house, and layer with a long down coat from LandsEnd.
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