
best coat for winter
Winter Coat: c/o Joules ($299)
Oversized Scarf: Nordstrom ($26.99)
Pom Pom Beanie: Amazon ($13.99)
Crossbody Bag: Mark & Graham ($74.99)
Jeggings: Abercrombie & Fitch ($78)
Gloves: Uniqlo ($19.90)
Winter Boots: Sorel ($130)
Wool Socks: bought in Quebec City, similar here ($29 – cost me the same)
Search for the Best Coat for Winter
Living in Chicago, I have learned that finding the best coat for Winter is essential. And when I mean the best, I mean the one that can keep me really warm. If you live in Chicago, you know what I mean! Right now our temperatures are 1 degree (add the windchill and it’s more like -10!) and the highest it has been was yesterday, 16 degrees (and to some that feels like a heat wave). Winter is just cruel when it is no longer the holiday season.
Found the Perfect Coat
To survive the brutal Chicago winters, last year, I discovered a parka that is seriously the best coat for Winter. That coat is the Joules 3-in-1 Waterproof parka. This coat is made for the Arctic! Chicago Winter and Arctic, practically the same thing right? Haha!
I tested this coat out when we were in Quebec City about a month and a half ago. Canada gets cold pretty early on in the season, so I knew it was the perfect place to wear it. These photos were taken at the Montmorency Falls and boy was it a very cold day. I can’t remember the temperatures, but I knew we could not be outside that long! And the fact that we were right by the water, made it that much colder!
I highly doubt that I will be outside for 2 hours straight during the Winter like what we did at Montmorency Falls, but the coat proved to keep me warm enough. Staying outside for more than 2 hours would be a bit excessive for me.
Why This Parka is the Best Coat for Winter
If you haven’t noticed by the name, this coat is basically 3 coats in 1. There are 2 layers of this coat which is why it is made for the Arctic. The interior is a puffer coat. So if you still want to be warm but don’t need as many layers, there are interior zippers that can be undone and you can wear the puffer coat by itself. How cool is that! Or, for ‘warmer days’, or getting close to Spring, you can just wear the top layer on its own.
3 options to wear this coat
- Wear both layers as a Winter parka for freezing temperatures.
- Wear the puffer layer as a puffer coat for cold but not freezing temperatures.
- Wear the top layer as a Spring jacket or rain coat for spring-like temperatures.
Each layer of the coat is waterproof. So for rainy days, slushy snowy days, or days to go see a gigantic waterfall, you will for sure stay dry. Nothing worse than being cold and wet!
Sizing of the Coat
I normally wear a size small, even in winter coats. Usually there is room to give. For this coat, I am wearing a size 8. The size 8 is equivalent to US size 4, which is the same as a size small. The coat still had room to wear a sweater (I am wearing a turtleneck sweater under the coat), but it did feel more snug compared to my other Winter coats. I am assuming the layers made it slightly more snug. I have another coat from Joules and it is a size 8 and it was roomier than this coat. So I recommend sizing up. I probably would go with a size 10 in the future. But seriously the size 8 is not a big deal. I can still wear a thick sweater and move around comfortably.
Hope you guys find this helpful! I also hope you all are staying warm!
xo RD
Ommgggg! You look so cute and cozy! This is a great winter look!
Thanks Dominique!
ahhh so comfy but looking good dressed for the cold!
Here in Montreal, Canada, it’s the same thing. Always looking for nice winter items that are also practical.
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Lacey
Great colours, I love the scarf and the coat! Have a wonderful 2018!
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Thank you!
Such a helpful post! I’ve always wanted a 3 in 1 coat. They’re a bit expensive but so worth it!
Kim
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So glad you find it helpful! It is pricey but not that much pricey compared to a regular winter coat!
I love your 3-in-1 coat! It is gorgeous, and it looks definitely warm! Also great photos…the scenery looks amazing!
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Thanks Valerie! The Montmorency Falls is beautiful!
these coats are great for winter!
xo!
Shelby
Thanks Shelby!
Loved your purse!
Also, that coat looks super warm. Its cold in my area and I am always looking for great jackets
Thanks for sharing
-Em
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Thanks Emma-Lynn! Let me know if you end up getting this coat!
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Thanks Mariann!
Love it so much!
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Thanks Irene!
Great look! Winters in Chicago must be so fun! I grew up in Poland so I love snow but we don’t get much of it here in London! It just rains all the time and it’s very windy!
Magda
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They’re fun at first, but honestly, I am over the cold. It is super Windy too!
omg at the temperature 😱 that’s really cold! I hope you stay warm this season x
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Haha yea! I have been staying in!
super cute winter style!
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Thanks Kelsey!
I have to say I have a good winter coat, but I think is not fashionable . The green one that you are wearing looks very cute.
Thanks Neisha! They are the same coat. It is a 3-in-1 winter coat. SO basically you can get 3 coats for the price of one!
Love how versatile this coat is!!
xo megan
Thanks Megan!
I love your bag so much! Great winter outfit!
Daniel x
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Thanks Daniel!
Loving the whole outfit, especially the coat! You look super cozy! Need to invest in more winter gear myself. 🙂
Thanks McKenzie!
I never own a parka coat since i am living in a tropical country but this seems pretty interesting that it has a lot use.
Much Love,
Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
Thanks Jane! I’m sure you don’t need to. It is hot in the Philippines!
Ooh, love these coats! They look so cute and warm too! And that puffer coat looks amazing, love the color.
Kileen
cute & little
Thanks Kileen! THey’re actually one coat. It is so nice that the coat has 3 different options!
Such a pretty color! I just love Joules!
Liz
Thanks Liz! Love Joules too!
That coat is too cute and SO nice! Love that it is a three in one. Amazing!
xo Laura Leigh
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Thanks Laura Leigh!
That coat is so cute. I love it.
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Thanks Courtney!
Beautiful outfit
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Thank you!
That is such a great idea! You look adorable in this outfit!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Thank you Belle!
I live in DC and it can get really cold around here too – the average temperatures have been less than 10 degrees and that god awful windchill is horrible (though I’m sure Chicago is worse). That parka sounds like a dream come true! I have Raynaud’s syndrome so getting cold for me is painful! I need a coat like yours in my life!
Oh yea, you guys got some crazy snow storm! Stay warm! I remember you mentioning that. Hopefully you are okay!
Those looks SO warm!!
Thanks Maggie!
This is perfect for your winter! I love the layers – so cute!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Thank you Amy Ann!
I’m in love with the color of your coat! So pretty. And thanks for talking about the sizing … always good to know since online shopping makes it difficult sometimes!
Nineteen Windsor
Thank you so much Ashley! Glad I can help!
The coat is fit on you. And it looks very warm.
Thanks Vivianne!
I love your outfit that looks soo cool! I love the change of colors!
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Alessa Bernal
Thanks ALessa!
That parka is so cute! I love that you can wear it 3 ways because it’s just so convenient, especially if you live in a place with tons of climate changes.
-Helen
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Thank you Helen! I totally agree with you!
This is such a cute winter jacket! I have a 3 in 1 parka too and it’s so versatile for different temperatures. Although, I am still hardly ever able to wear even just one of the layers in California… I guess with the bombogenesis going on right now I can’t really complain though! 😉
xx freshfizzle
Thank you Tania! Haha you are lucky you don’t need a parka in Cali! I am very jealous of your weather right now!
It’s so hard to find a cute coat that’s also warm, but this is perfect!!
xoxo
Colleen
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It should be very hot…
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It looks and sounds very versatile!
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Wow they look warm and so comfortable. Amazing photos too. Happy weekend. xoxo Cris
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looks like this is the parka I need to survive!! ahaha
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For that price, it was definitely great they made it versatile. Lol!! Expensive wow!! -But you look so good in it.
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very good and helpful tips my dear! i like your parka so much!
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Thank you so much!
You look so cute bundled up! I have a similar parka that I don’t wear often because Vegas weather is almost always so great and sunny!
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Oh yea I bet you don’t need one there! I’m so jealous haha!
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Have a great week ahead
Much Love,
Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
Thanks!
This is a great coat.
I usually size up my coats a size or two. I think oversized in coats are a safer option since I can size it down the right size.
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That is so true! Great mindset Esraa!
Perfect coat! You look super cozy!!
xx
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Me encantan loos looks que has creado pero mi favorito es el ultimoo es perfecto para patear la ciudad 🙂 Feliz 2018 guapisima 🙂
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Thank you so much!
This coat is absolutely amazing. Must be sooo warm!
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Thank you Konstantina!
You look so cute in the parker, Rach! On a different note, did you and hubs watch the Bills yesterday? They made it into the playoffs but unfortunately lost yesterday! My hubs was SO upset…Oh my!
Happy Monday, babe!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Thank you so much Vanessa! Yes we did!! I was so happy that they made it. Unfortunately they lost but hopefully this puts them in a good spot next year! My husband was so upset too!!
Such a cute coat! If you live in Chicago then you for sure need a good one ;-)!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
Hah right? I’m sure you understand!
Green.
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It does have a pretty green color!
That does sound like a pretty awesome coat! I live in Toronto and it gets pretty dark cold here! However, for the days where its a bit less cold, my parka tends to overheat me. Yours is so good because you can remove some of its layers!
-Didier
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Oh yea I bet it gets just as cold there! I definitely love the layers exactly for that reason!
super comfy and pretty ! ;D
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Great winter looks. Keep warm during the cold season.
Have a great week.
Love, Esther
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Thanks Esther!
What a great coat – especially for travel since you always want to have lots of options but are limited on space! It would be cool if you could individually choose the color of both layers.
Chic on the Cheap
Oo I like that idea about the colors! I hope they do come out with that!
I remember seeing this parka on the gram. I didn’t realize it was a 3-in-1. So fun!
Right?! Such a fun surprise!
this coat fabulous my dear
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I love the colors of your coats dear! They look so soft, comfy, and cozy too.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Thanks Jess!
Rach, que bien me vendría tu look de hoy, hace un frío de cojones. En fin, el color del plumas es chulísimo.
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You look super cute and cozy in that pretty coat, Rach! I love this look on you. Stay fabulous!
Happy Tuesday
Much love, Len
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xo
Thank you so much Len!
Loving that jacket!! Looks perfect with your hat and scarf!!
xoxo,
Angelle
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Thanks Angelle!
I love the puffer coat look! I wish it were cold enough where I live to need one. you look so cute!
You are lucky it doesn’t get that cold!