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If you're searching for a winter coat that will keep you warm and dry without any frills, consider picking up The North Face 'Metropolis II' Hooded Water Resistant Parka.
Part of the problem with finding a satisfactory winter coat is that it's really hard to tell whether a jacket will be warm enough for the dead of winter until you're wearing it in the dead of winter. Sure, the coat might seem cozy from the comfort of a dressing room. But is it really going to stand up to subzero temps once you bring it outside?
When shopping for a winter coat, it's essential to keep your lifestyle and location in mind. Are you looking for a heavy-duty parka? Something stylish to keep you warm from the office to the train station? A full-on duffle coat for Arctic temperatures?
Regardless, winter coats are getting cooler by the second. It's certainly possible to both be warm and look hip at the exact same time. Not every option on this list will appeal to everyone's individual aesthetic, of course, but they will all keep you warm without much of a style sacrifice. And that's pretty important.
Here are the best winter coats you can buy:
- Best overall: The North Face 'Metropolis II' Hooded Down Parka, $289
- Best bargain coat: Orolay Women's Thickened Down Jacket, $99.99
- Best wool coat: L.L. Bean Lambswool Polo Coat, from $209
- Best coat with a lifetime guarantee: Patagonia Down With It Parka, $299
- Best professional coat: MM. LaFleur Prospect Puffer, $595
- Best winter parka: Fjällräven Singi Down Jacket, $600
- Best winter parka with real fur: Triple F.A.T. Goose Hartwell Down Jacket, $700
Updated on 11/19/2018 by Malarie Gokey: Added two more winter coats based on testing. We'll continue to update this guide as we test new winter coats this season.
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