topic Re: Winter Coat/Jacket in Fashion

Winter Coat/Jacket

kaydee50 — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:27:39 GMT

Any suggestions where I can find a warm winter jacket or coat that does NOT have zippers???

TIA!

Re: Winter Coat/Jacket

ECBG — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:33:14 GMT

I like the self tie, some ladies prefer buttons- they're too time consuming for me.

I would check Macys, and any other department store in your price range.

Re: Winter Coat/Jacket

Desert Lily — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:33:20 GMT

Check the ones out I just posted on the Coasts & Jackets thread. Several don't have a zipper, & I gave the site names for the photos

Re: Winter Coat/Jacket

kaydee50 — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:47:14 GMT

@Desert Lily wrote:
Check the ones out I just posted on the Coasts & Jackets thread. Several don't have a zipper, & I gave the site names for the photos

Thanks but those coats while some of them are very attractive are not practical for Chicago winters!

Re: Winter Coat/Jacket

Krimpette — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:10:46 GMT

I have a couple of super warm Lands End jackets that have a zipper, but a flap over the zipper thst has velcro closures. I often just use those closures if I'm in a hurry. Not sure if that would work for you.

Re: Winter Coat/Jacket

kaydee50 — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:14:04 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
I have a couple of super warm Lands End jackets that have a zipper, but a flap over the zipper thst has velcro closures. I often just use those closures if I'm in a hurry. Not sure if that would work for you.

Thanks! I actually just ordered a down jacket from LE. It has a 2-way zipper which is a must for me. Zipperless coats/jackets that are warm are impossible to find.

Hoping for the best!

Re: Winter Coat/Jacket

Grace729 — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:33:17 GMT

LL. Beans in Maine

Re: Winter Coat/Jacket

Goldengate8361 — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:26:36 GMT

Another vote for Lands End. I have a down coat that has snaps in addition to the zipper. I never zip; only snap it closed. I hate coats that must be zipped (will not buy them unless they also have snaps or buttons).

Re: Winter Coat/Jacket

Mz iMac — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 02:51:38 GMT

" Chicago winters!"

"Zipperless coats/jackets that are warm are impossible to find."

This is just a suggestioin........

You may want to consider a man's coat and/or jacket. I personally only buy men's winter coats and/or jackets. They are thicker/heavier & warmer than woman's. A lot of them have what you want-----buttons. Some are cheaper than women's winter coats I find. I don't know why manufacturers make them that way & not for women.

I get my winter coats & jackets from Burlington Coat Factory & LLBean. I recently purchased a man's winter jacket (walking the dog jacket ) from Burlington Coat Factory.

The ONLY woman's winter coat I have is my mid calf long Down Coat. I don't have to wear my long johns. Down keeps me nice & toasty from head to toe.

Re: Winter Coat/Jacket

Zernia Rose — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 03:36:59 GMT

I have four down coats, waist length, midlength, and long. Each has two-way zippers and one has Velcro also. I am in the cold midwest and wore one today. Each was purchased from Land's End. I highly recommend their coats. Also, Columba, Atheleta, and Eddie Bauer have down and insulated winter coats and each has Black Friday sales going on now.

Re: Winter Coat/Jacket

FancyPhillyshopper — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 03:45:25 GMT

Do you want a stylish coat or a practical coat?

Right now Dennis Basso is selling a great reversible coat that is quite warm. It has snaps, not zippers. I purchased it last year, and wore it all Winter, including to the Colorado mountains, and stayed quite warm. I really like the faux fur as it is quite cozy.

I have another coat from Dennis Basso that I bought previously which is even warmer, and I wear that coat when the temperatures go negative. It does not zip either. Those coats are very pretty and a bit on the fancy side (like me!).

If you are looking for super warm coats, then you will have to consider down, or a man-made similar material. There are many super warm coats sold for snowboarders and skiiers, but they almost all zip up. They are extremely practical. Usually they can be a bit plain, but there are wilder versions available.

I also have some very long and warm wool/alpaca coats that button up which I wear for more formal occasions, but I would not use them on a daily basis.