Warm And Cosy And Then Out For Dinner!Right off the bat we're really talking two very different categories in coats and jackets. My take on a coat is a long wool, tailored design for city, business and evenings out use whereas the jacket immediately says casual, ski, fleece , leather to me. So it's hard to cover both winter coats and jackets simultaneously in my opinion. I'll just start with jackets and move to coats when I'm done, OK? Well, I did say i needed new ski jacket this year. Yes, I'll be doing some downhill and some cross country so i need an all purpose jacket. I don't think I'm in favor of those 3-in-1 deals. Seems to me they usually fall short in all three and you never can figure out how they work or which aspect to shoot for. I'll go for one of the best known brands and I'll trust the salespeople. I have my eye on a North Face Denali Jacket. They're made of 300 polartec fleece and are completely windproof. I've owned them before and now they've been updated. The North Face retailers all stock them - item number TN1556 at Backcountry. They ship free at $164.95. I think I'll get the spice red/scarlet red combination. If I get mine at REI or EMS, I'll get gloves and a hat as well.
Staying with the jacket segment I going to shoot over to Nordstrom and get something stylish in the way of a pea coat or similar to hit the shops in. Ah ha! Got it in one! A totally eye catching jacket by Calvin Klein. The Wing Collar Puffer Coat Has the looks and nice warm features such as a plush pillow collar and a matching tie belt. I think it's a nifty buy at $148. Nordstrom's item # 205511. Wow! We're doing well today. Now to something longer and dressier. I'll stay with Nordstrom for a bit - let's see. What do you think about that dressy, military look? There's a good looking Miss Sixty "Felisha" Coat, it looks beautifully tailored in a wool-blend made all the more feminine by a notched collar, slightly gathered sleeves and a front tulip hem. I'm going to scoot down to Nordstrom and try it. OK! I like it a lot. I think it suits me so I bought it! If you want one too, it's Nordstrom's item #200532 and sells for $429. I'm having a great day and I'm within my budget (just)! But I guess Ill head home and see what hubby is up to. Maybe he'll spring for a nice dinner at Arturo's. I'll be specially nice!! |