By Rose White
from Charlottesville, Virginia on 03/28/2009
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable, Durable, practical, Sensible, Timeless, Versatile
Best Uses:
Everyday, Going Out, Office, Travel, Work Meetings
Describe Yourself:
Comfort-oriented, High-end shopper, Practical
Chest Size:
Feels true to size
Length:
Feels true to length
Sleeve Length:
Feels true to length
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
I purchased this coat so that I would be comfortably warm in the winter. (This year was a bit too cold for my everyday boiled wool jacket.) But I am so torn about keeping it. I value clothing that are well made, practical, long lasting and very high quality. And, I insist on only wearing natural fibers and materials-- wool, silk, cotton, leather, etc. This coat meets all those specifications. Plus, the brown color is quite lovely. The problem for me is that two years ago I went online to Sierra Trading and completely fell for another Aston style coat. When finally this year I decided to "bite the bullet" and make the purchase, I saw this coat, which was nearly $400.00 less. In other words, I went for practicality over style. For this reason alone, I am a bit disappointed; it's simply not the other coat. I will say that it would be difficult to layer this with a sweater as the fit is perfect for my buxom chest, which is great, but there's not any extra room in there. Also, I regret that the collar does not stand up. I have not yet been able to actually wear the coat yet, as by the time I got around to making the order and it arrived, the weather here was already warm. I did, however, put it on long enough to sit in my car to see how it would feel to drive in it. It's actually perfect! So, I remain torn, and will have to sleep on it yet another night. For those who like to keep it simple, as I try to do in my life, this coat fits the bill. If I do end up keeping it, I would expect it to last a good twenty years, at very least.