Do you have one that you love? If so, please share.
I am looking for a long, warm coat that isn't wool. I need one that is machine washable and doesn't bunch up in the washer.
Thank you.
My husband and boys bought me a hot pink Betsey Johnson coat for my birthday. I love it! It hits my knees and has two layers of wide ruffles and is belted, so it looks like a dress. I get more compliments on it than on any piece of clothing I've ever owned. It's fabulous! They got it at Nordstrom.
ETA: It may not be warm enough for you. It's a warm coat for Texas, but probably isn't as warm as the other coats mentioned. ;)
I was on the same hunt two years ago.....I went with landsend parka. I think it does the job just fine. Love the fit, pockets and hood.
LL bean was nice but too short in the arms. I ordered a regular size, and I am 5'4/ regular length arms, so that surprised me.
Eddie Bauer was really nice but they had a problem with the down. If you read the reviews from 2011/2012 many report a rotting scent from the jacket that could not be washed out. I tried them on in the store and Infact noticed the scent. Nice fit to jacket but who wants to smell?
I second the Eddie Bauer coat. I bought one to stay warm when I take the kids to the park in winter --yes, we go to the park in winter. I really like it.
I love my Lands End coat. Super warm and washable. It has lasted me for several years now and still looks great.
Try Lands End, or LL Bean. I would think a down coat is what you're looking for. I have a down vest and jacket, one North Face and one Columbia, I got both of those at Sports Authority.
I got one from Roaman's or Lane Bryant last year. It's fiber filled so it's very light weight but it's incredibly warm. I have walked in 20 degree weather and was warm enough.
This was one of my possible choices. I wasn't sure about the down filler though. It's a great length because it won't drag the ground when you go up or down stairs and won't drag on the car when you get in.
http://www.jessicalondon.com/clothing/Down-Filled-Coat.as...
Just keep looking for one with polyester fiber fill and machine washable. I love mine and wash it every couple of weeks.
Lands End. The best winter wear ever. Look for sales.
I have the Eddie Bauer long parka. It is too warm!!! Great Lakes Crossing has a clearance store for Eddie Bauer clothing.
We're big fans of the Lands End down-filled coats. And just a tip regarding washing them...toss a couple of tennis balls in the dryer when you dry your down coat. The tennis balls will keep the down from getting bunched up anywhere inside the coat.
I love my Eddie Bauer long down parka.
I have the North Face Metropolis parka. I spend lots of time outdoors in it, supervising lunch recess at the school and taking the kids tobogganing and snowshoeing. I am comfortable at 40 below in it. It is also quite lightweight, and I am not too uncomfortable wearing it walking through the mall unzipped. It washes well.
I like LL Bean and Eddie Bauer
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/55920?productId=709865&...
Columbia is good.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COLUMBIA-MERCURY-MAVEN-FULL-LENGT...
Northface is good too
http://www.ebay.com/itm/northface-full-length-coat-/28121...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-NWT-TNF-The-North-Face-Womens...
It all depends upon the style you are looking for....work or casual!!
One more vote for Lands End...got mine on sale at Sears 3 yrs ago when I lived in NYC and it was great there and still good today...washed a few times and I always throw a tennis ball in to wash with it first then the dryer :). Good luck!
