https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:03:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1917396 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:08:45 +0000 MrsKoala 1917396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For fancy times: <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/wool/PRDOVR~49622/49622.jsp" rel="nofollow">https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/wool/PRDOVR~49622/49622.jsp</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1917376 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:56:11 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1917376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>can't live without a puffy jacket that comes at least to above the knee. i find that with layering, most puffy jackets suffice even on the coldest days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1917371 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:53:47 +0000 Ocean girl 1917371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in Ottawa and a warm parka is a necessity. My grandmother treated me to a Canada Goose jacket when we moved here and I love it and am never cold in it! DH has a North face parka and also finds it warm+++!<br /> While she was still living, I used to call my Nan the first day I wore it each winter, to thank her for keeping me warm!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916969 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 08:42:45 +0000 mrs. wagon 1916969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have this in Graphite Gray. It is so ridiculously warm. </p> <p><a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/women-8217-s-arctic-down-parka.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/women-8217-s-arctic-down-parka.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916960 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 08:40:30 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1916960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my Canada goose knee length coat. Super super warm.<br /> For dressier warm coats I swear by J Crew wool with thinsolate, they last forever and are very toasty. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916948 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 08:37:17 +0000 snowjewelz 1916948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a north face that goes down to my knees; it's not puffy but it keeps me insulated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916868 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 07:51:04 +0000 mrs scrapbook 1916868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I couldn't find the exact same Columbia jacket, but this one seems to be the most similar on their site: <a href="http://www.columbia.com/womens-hexbreaker-long-down-jacket-1557311.html?dwvar_1557311_variationColor=010&#038;cgid=women-jacketsVests-insulated" rel="nofollow">http://www.columbia.com/womens-hexbreaker-long-down-jacket-1557311.html?dwvar_1557311_variationColor=010&#038;cgid=women-jacketsVests-insulated</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916851 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 07:39:03 +0000 mrs scrapbook 1916851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a long Columbia down filled coat I used when we lived in Chicago. The key for me is that the inside has a reflective silver coating that reflects body heat back at you. That way, the coat is extra warm and not too puffy. I'm really short, so the super puffy jackets are hard for me to walk in. </p> <p>For dressier days I have this J.Crew peacoat. It's warm (I've worn in comfortably in snowy weather), but not as warm as my down one. But it's perfect when I want to look nice and not freeze! <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/wool/PRDOVR~49622/49622.jsp" rel="nofollow">https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/wool/PRDOVR~49622/49622.jsp</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916828 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 07:21:36 +0000 looch 1916828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually haven't had the greatest luck with down filled coats, after a year of wear, the feathers start popping out, I've bought them at all price points, except North Face level, so I can't speak to those coats.</p> <p>I prefer the Squall Parka from Lands End.</p> <p><a href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-insulated-squall-parka/id_243931" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-insulated-squall-parka/id_243931</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916795 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 06:27:02 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1916795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! I need a new winter jacket. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916369 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:43:24 +0000 catlady 1916369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have two north face ones, a metropolis (the puffer that everyone seems to have) and the arctic parka. The arctic parka is warmer but heavier/bulkier, so I reserve that one for the coldest days. I think both would be good for NYC weather (I'm in Boston, so it gets a little colder here). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916366 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:41:08 +0000 Eko 1916366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ski and invested in an obermeyer jacket and am in love! If I walk a lot I will actually sweat in it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916355 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:33:20 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1916355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second or third the suggestions for the North Face down jackets. I have the shorter version. NYC only gets cold enough to really need the long coat a few days a year (as opposed to a place like Michigan), and I found the shorter version was a little more versatile and plenty warm.</p> <p><a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-jackets-vests-insulated-lifestyle/women-8217-s-hey-mama-bomba.html?variationId=044&#038;variationName=GRAPHITE%20GREY" rel="nofollow">http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-jackets-vests-insulated-lifestyle/women-8217-s-hey-mama-bomba.html?variationId=044&#038;variationName=GRAPHITE%20GREY</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916309 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:50:18 +0000 hilsy85 1916309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Long north face down coat, I think it's this one:<br /> <a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-jackets-vests-insulated-lifestyle/women-8217-s-metropolis-down-parka.html?variationId=044&#038;variationName=GRAPHITE%20GREY" rel="nofollow">http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-jackets-vests-insulated-lifestyle/women-8217-s-metropolis-down-parka.html?variationId=044&#038;variationName=GRAPHITE%20GREY</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916307 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:49:06 +0000 Mrs. D 1916307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For super warmth, invest in a Canada goose jacket, or what I have, mountain equipment coop. Don't know if you have these in the us, but both are awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916304 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:44:33 +0000 Ctran 1916304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the down jacket from jcrew</p> <p><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/puffer/PRDOVR~B5123/B5123.jsp" rel="nofollow">https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/outerwear/puffer/PRDOVR~B5123/B5123.jsp</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916301 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:37:52 +0000 Sparkler 1916301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely the North Face long down jacket. I've had mine for probably 6 years and couldn't imagine anything else in a city. It's kind of expensive, but my friends who bought something else ended up back at this a few years later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916291 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:33:06 +0000 maddyz 1916291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Brooklyn industries down coat is a classic NYC winter staple... Or something. Down costs aren't my favorite look and it took years for me to finally get one but it kept me warm while standing around the playground all winter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916276 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:18:02 +0000 PurplePumps 1916276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I swear by a long down coat. Mine was getting old and I just got this one yesterday when it was on sale for only $125! It's fleece lined and has a cuff to keep the wind out.<br /> <a href="http://www.rei.com/product/870489/mountain-hardwear-downtown-parka-ii-womens-2013-closeout" rel="nofollow">http://www.rei.com/product/870489/mountain-hardwear-downtown-parka-ii-womens-2013-closeout</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916275 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 12:17:28 +0000 redeyedtreefr0g 1916275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite coat for winter is a cape I made. The pattern was McCall's M6446, which is out of print now. </p> <p>I made it from Babyville Boutique PUL diaper fabric in spring green- such a fabulous color for a unique winter coat. It was lined in fleece that matched. The only problem with this was that is was very heavy- wool alone would probably have worked better.</p> <p>I was commuting to work on my bicycle, so it had to be warm when I needed it to be, but breathable so I didn't get to work drenched and then freeze being sweaty. It worked like a charm! Most days I wore it with a short-sleeved shirt underneath. Colder days I wouldn't want any skin exposed, so I went with a long-sleeved shirt. The coldest windiest days ( a long dreary week at -14F with lots of wind) saw me in my thin wool sweater-shirt.</p> <p>If I were to make it again, I would not make the hood attached, but would make a matching hat, and just use a warm pretty scarf with the collar turned up. That might require a different pattern, since this one is very wide-necked.</p> <p>(My cloak also had invisible zippers in the arm slits, to keep things sealed while riding my bike in falling snow.)</p> <p><a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6446-products-14893.php?page_id=515&#038;search_control=display&#038;list=search" rel="nofollow">http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6446-products-14893.php?page_id=515&#038;search_control=display&#038;list=search</a> </p> [attach=5515/14/ne2aqy.450x475.OWN-M6446--1-.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916266 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 11:59:11 +0000 Periwinkle 1916266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a long-ish North Face down jacket which I love! It's wind resistant which is important in the city- need to look for the name of it but I've had it for a few years and still love it in NYC winters. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916264 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 11:57:49 +0000 LovelyPlum 1916264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a few. One is a ski jacket for playing outside. I also want to get a waterproof down coat. For me, the key is that it hits below my hips. Having a cold back is the WORST. </p> <p>I have an LL Bean snow coat and also really like Patagonia for brands.</p> <p>Bundle up, lady! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-winter-jacket-for-bad-winters#post-1916257 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 11:47:21 +0000 luckypenny 1916257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just moved to NYC and need a warm jacket that I can wear comfortably on the coldest days. </p> <p>What do you wear? </p>