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Old 06-25-2013, 05:34 PM
 
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I'm moving to CT from Florida and I've never lived anywhere besides Florida. I've been looking on Ebay for warm winter coats, but I realized that I have no idea what people actually wear during winter. What types of jackets/coats are "in style" and where do people usually get them? I don't want to be that-person-from-Florida wearing the ridiculous coat that no one else wears. I'm looking for both men's and women's winter clothes. Thanks for any help .
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Old 06-25-2013, 06:31 PM
 
Location: USA East Coast
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I'm moving to CT from Florida and I've never lived anywhere besides Florida. I've been looking on Ebay for warm winter coats, but I realized that I have no idea what people actually wear during winter. What types of jackets/coats are "in style" and where do people usually get them? I don't want to be that-person-from-Florida wearing the ridiculous coat that no one else wears. I'm looking for both men's and women's winter clothes. Thanks for any help .
I've been to north Florida in winter when it gets cold (30's F)...and people seem to wear the same thing style wise up and down the whole East Coast in summer and winter - lol. I would't worry about it

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Old 06-25-2013, 06:36 PM
 
Location: Woburn, MA / W. Hartford, CT
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I'm moving to CT from Florida and I've never lived anywhere besides Florida. I've been looking on Ebay for warm winter coats, but I realized that I have no idea what people actually wear during winter. What types of jackets/coats are "in style" and where do people usually get them? I don't want to be that-person-from-Florida wearing the ridiculous coat that no one else wears. I'm looking for both men's and women's winter clothes. Thanks for any help .
I think if you start with LL Bean or North Face outer garments and go from there (in terms of layering), you'll be fine. "Ridiculous" might be if you wear a Canadian-style toque...it rarely gets cold enough up here to justify that.
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Old 06-25-2013, 07:31 PM
 
Location: Near the Coast SWCT
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I think this is the first time I heard someone shopping for a coat up here in the summer. LOL But good for you preparing I guess.

First I have to say, its not the arctic here. I never wear a coat, I just layer. Even at 5 degrees I'm only wearing a sweatshirt and long sleeve shirt underneath. But thats just me.

It very hard for the daytime to stay below freezing so 40s is common. Its nighttime that can get cold.

However, coming from the Tropic state I see how it might be needed.

I dont think stores actually have coats out to buy (they usually put them out around October) but you can try online of course.

Like htfdcolt mentioned LLBean, NorthFace. How about Burlington coat factory? Kohls, Macys, ect.


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Old 06-25-2013, 07:40 PM
 
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I'm coming from Central Forida, so we rarely get temps in the 30s like in North Florida, and if we do it's in the middle of the night and the whole middle of the state freaks out and acts like it's the end of the world. The problem with Florida jackets is that they look warm but are actually very thin, made for temps in the 50s-70s, which is what it usually is in winter here. On those rare cold occasions, we usually end up wearing like three jackets and rushing out to buy mittens. But if the styles are the same and we just need to find ones with real insulation, that's a relief.
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Old 06-25-2013, 08:17 PM
 
Location: Near the Coast SWCT
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I'm coming from Central Forida, so we rarely get temps in the 30s like in North Florida, and if we do it's in the middle of the night and the whole middle of the state freaks out and acts like it's the end of the world. The problem with Florida jackets is that they look warm but are actually very thin, made for temps in the 50s-70s, which is what it usually is in winter here. On those rare cold occasions, we usually end up wearing like three jackets and rushing out to buy mittens. But if the styles are the same and we just need to find ones with real insulation, that's a relief.
By "style", I hope you mean just something not crazy like this..



Otherwise who cares what others are wearing. Everyone has personal preference/opinions and we dont judge here.... Well...most of us dont might be better to say.

So just get what you feel is comfortable without looking like an Eskimo. lol

Actually... maybe the best advice to give here would be to buy 2 coats.

One for the really cold days/nights and one for the 30s/40s. because if you buy a coat you might find its too thin for the very cold temps or too warm for the 40s.
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Old 06-25-2013, 09:02 PM
 
Location: Coastal Connecticut
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This bad boy gets me through 99% of the winter: Patagonia Men's Down Sweater
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Old 06-25-2013, 09:18 PM
 
Location: near bears but at least no snakes
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Probably a down filled jacket is best. Style-wise, women are wearing 3/4 length down jackets these days. Just get a good brand and be prepared to pay money for it.

You'll also need a warm hat and a scarf and gloves--pick those up anywhere once you get here and decide upon your color scheme and style. You'll probably need winter boots but wait until you get here to decide and to try them on.

You might want a part of good corduroy pants and maybe a nice cashmere sweater--those can be had on ebay even during the summer. Again, pay the money and get quality because this isn't just for looks, it's for warmth too.
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Old 06-25-2013, 10:04 PM
 
Location: Somewhere on the Moon.
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My goodness, every year its the same thing!

Last year it was Cambium (if I'm not mistaken) talking about winter weather right about this time. Now its a soon to be resident of Connecticut reminding us of that horrible time of the year.

Why can't we just enjoy the entirety of our summers without being reminded what the other half of the year is like? Eh?

The spirit of Dr. Scrooge has definitely taken over the CT forum! Bah, humbug!

BTW, good advice everyone. LOL
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Old 06-26-2013, 03:50 AM
 
Location: Near the Coast SWCT
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My goodness, every year its the same thing!

Last year it was Cambium (if I'm not mistaken) talking about winter weather right about this time. Now its a soon to be resident of Connecticut reminding us of that horrible time of the year.

Why can't we just enjoy the entirety of our summers without being reminded what the other half of the year is like? Eh?

The spirit of Dr. Scrooge has definitely taken over the CT forum! Bah, humbug!

BTW, good advice everyone. LOL
Thats because of Global Cooling and the longer snowier winters we're having here in CT.
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