Winter Coats On A Budget (or) Yes, You Can Stay Warm + Stylish + Eat
The only winter coat I’ve owned in the last two years is my heavy herringbone gray coat that I found at a thrift store for only $30. Although it is very nice and versatile, I needed one all black winter coat for the more “dressy” look.
I found what I was looking for at Daffy’s on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn (click here for map). Super slim fitting and beautifully soft to the touch, this Patrizia Pepe brand “skinny” coat fit like a glove. Total price was $160 which is a steal for a coat that will need no tailoring and is made from Wool and Cashmere.
Let me expound a bit on the correct fit of a winter coat. When I say FITTED I do not by any means mean TIGHT. A winter coat needs a bit of room to get over a suit or other layers. If you get one that’s too tight, you will end up looking bunched up as well as very silly as you try and hail a cab for your lady and can’t get your arm above your head. The coat has to also not look like you are wearing a garbage bag. So what do you do if you are not wearing a suit jacket or sweater whilst shopping? Find one in the store and put it on with the coat. This will give you a great idea of the size you are dealing with. Walk around for a minute and make sure it is not constricting. Try reaching above your head. If there is too much tightness under the armpits you are in too tight territory. If you cannot feel the armpits at all you have gone WAY TOO LARGE.
Start your search soon. Winter is just around the corner.


















