Question 1

How do I choose between a down coat and a wool one?

Accepted Answer

Down gives you the most warmth for the least weight, and it packs down small. Wool has a more structured look and performs well in cold, dry weather. If you want maximum warmth, choose down and if you want a more polished silhouette, wool is a natural choice.

Question 2

What's a waxed cotton barn jacket?

Accepted Answer

A waxed cotton barn jacket is made from cotton treated with wax, which helps repel water while keeping the fabric breathable. It’s a classic choice for damp weather when you want something less sporty-looking than a rain shell.

Question 3

Which coat is best for rain?

Accepted Answer

A weatherproof rain trench or a water-repellent windbreaker is a go-to pick for wet weather. A waxed cotton barn jacket is another option if you want rain protection with a more classic, less technical look.

Question 4

What works best in wind?

Accepted Answer

Look for materials that block air, like leather or tightly woven waxed cotton.

Question 5

Can one coat handle both cold and wet weather?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, but layering usually works better than relying on one coat to do everything. A weatherproof outer layer over an insulating layer gives you both protection from rain and warmth underneath.

Question 6

What's a double-faced wool bomber?

Accepted Answer

A double-faced wool bomber is made from two layers of wool finished together, so it doesn’t need a separate lining. The result is a lighter coat that still feels warm and substantial.

Question 7

What happens to down when it gets wet?

Accepted Answer

When down gets wet, its clusters clump together and lose their ability to trap warm air. That means it can lose much of its insulating power until it dries. In wet climates, that’s one reason to choose a water-resistant outer layer or wear a shell over your insulation.

Question 8

Is a leather jacket a good choice for windy or rainy weather?

Accepted Answer

A leather jacket blocks wind well, so the cropped zip front leather jacket suits a breezy, dry day. It handles rain poorly, so reach for the weatherproof rain trench coat, the water-repellant windbreaker or the waxed cotton barn jacket when it's wet. Tightly woven or smooth materials like leather and waxed cotton hold the wind off, while a puffer can let it through the seams.

Question 9

What other categories should I shop with outerwear?

Accepted Answer

Explore our Women's Fall Collection, Shades of Fall, Women's Spring Edit, The Summer Edit for Women, Women’S Vacation Shop, Women's Fall Jackets, Women's Fall Accessories, Women's Fall Bottoms, Women's Fall Collection Dresses & Skirts and Women's Fall Tops collections.

Outerwear

Black Responsible Down Long Puffer Jacket

Verdant Pine Featherless Quilted Long Puffer Jacket

Hazel Brown Responsible Down Puffer Jacket

Atlas Navy Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Jacket

Shiny Bitter Chocolate Responsible Down Long Puffer Jacket

Fondant Pink Responsible Down Puffer Jacket

Atlas Navy Responsible Down Hooded Long Parka

Hazel Brown Responsible Down Cropped Puffer Jacket

Black Responsible Down Belted Puffer Maxi Coat

Shiny Creme Ivory Responsible Down Cropped Puffer Jacket

Verdant Pine Featherless Quilted Puffer Long Coat

Heather Brown 100% Organic Cotton Knit Blazer

Black Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Vest

Caramel Double-Faced Merino Wool Draped Collar Wrap Coat

Textured Black Italian Wool Oversized Blazer

Atlas Navy Featherless Quilted Long Puffer Jacket

Hazel Brown Responsible Down Long Puffer Jacket

True Black 100% Leather Cropped Zip-Front Jacket

Coffee Bean Brown Hooded Faux Fur Jacket

Black Double-Faced Merino Wool Draped Collar Short Wrap Coat

Melange Umber Taupe Wool Cashmere Cocoon Coat

Spritz Red Featherless Quilted Long Puffer Jacket

Atlas Navy Responsible Down Long Puffer Jacket

Oat Double-Faced Merino Wool Draped Collar Wrap Coat

Dusty Blue/Slate Grey Sherpa Full-Zip Jacket

True Black Weather Proof Rain Trench Coat

Coffee Bean Brown Comfort Stretch Long Trench Coat

Black Lightweight Down Packable Puffer Jacket

Jacquard Leopard Wool Cashmere Tailored Long Coat

Smokey Taupe Featherless Quilted Long Puffer Jacket