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Quail-a-lot t1_jbanesi wrote

I recommend the Land's End Stadium Squall. Great hood, so many pockets, longer length, has the walking slits positioned so that you don't get a wet bum if you sit on something that is still damp, did I mention those pockets? And it comes in colours other than black for better visibility to cars and an easier time at coatchecks as a small bonus. They even come in petite sizing.

I like Poshmark, but here I would be wary because you don't know enough yet about what you need and want in a coat and you can't feel them up to know if the material will work. Some wool looks nice and thick, but is such a loose weave that the wind cuts right through. You are going to land up with more than one coat, so if you see one you like as a fancy dress coat and you forsee that being a need, it might be worth it, but don't expect it to work out as your main coat. You can find lots of nice sweaters, sweater dresses, and cozy cute winter skirts that way though!

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stemcurious t1_jbhphd1 wrote

seconding Land's End - I bought their mid-thigh length puffer coat in 2017 and it's still going strong. Super warm, hood is detachable, pockets are lined with sweater material AND zippable, and internal cuffs at the wrists to trap heat. I'm 5' 4" and the normal XS fits me well, but it also comes in petite if that's your preference.

source on quality of coat: I lived in Chicago and wore it in 0 F weather.

Best of all, Land's End is probably the only place you'll be able to find a good long puffy coat (which is the coat you will need below 30 F) for around 100 dollars. Otherwise the price for a good coat is usually 200-300. Just wait for one of their 50% sales and you should be under the 100 dollar mark.

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