When Buying A Jacket/coat:

I looked on the internet and found these suggestions on buying a jacket or coat.

Does it have detachable layers?
Calf-length, knee-length, hooded, collared, double-breasted, tie-waist, button-up etc.
To find the right fit, simply go up one size over your typical suit jacket size
Roomy or tight
A coat with pockets
Women with an apple shape should avoid puffed coats or jackets since they add bulk.
Water proof/breathable membrane
Hood or non-hood (detachable)
The zipper or buttons should fasten the jacket securely and should not allow it to flap open,
Exterior fabric coated with a DSR (Durable Water resistant coating.)
If you’re going to be in heavy rain or snow, a hard shell jacket is hard to beat
Down insulation has long been the king of the winter world, a natural feather found on the underside of ducks and geese who evolved these soft plumes to trap as much air as possible for buoyancy and insulation.
A coat is made of a thicker, natural fabric
Fill power is an indicator of down quality. Specifically, it is a measurement of volume.
The best fabrics to keep you warm are wool and cashmere.
The fill weight is the amount of down insulation used in the parka (often observed as how thick the jacket is.)
A soft shell, which is water-resistant. He says it’s “just gonna have more breath-ability, and it’s not quite waterproof.
Winter coats with an A-line or a trapeze shape that widens at the bottom will balance the width in the hips.
Down insulation has long been the king of the winter world, a natural feather found on the underside of ducks and geese who evolved these soft plumes to trap as much air as possible for buoyancy and insulation.
When buying down, look for numbers such as 650 fill or 800 fill.
Down Fill Powers is an indicator of down quality. Specifically, it is a measurement of volume. Higher fill power is warmer for its weight
Some coats seem to have room in the torso, but the arms are ridiculously skinny.
Fill weight is the amount of down insulation used in the parka (often observed as how thick the jacket is.)
The idea is to find something stylish that’s also insanely warm,
The shoulder seams themselves should fall just over the edge of your natural shoulder.
Down parkas and down jackets generally feature one of two primary methods of construction. Occasionally, a single product will be a combination of both. Refer to our Down Jacket Buying
Sometimes things that are advertised as “wool” are only some tiny percent wool, and then 80% nylon and spandex.
Sewn-Through Method seen on lightweight down jackets and parkas because it is simpler, and lighter overall. The outer fabric is stitched directly to a backing layer, thus creating separate baffles into which down insulation is stuffed.
Finding the right coat can take time.
A jacket should fit well without pulling uncomfortably across the chest or across the back when the arms are moved.
Hydrophobic Down, more companies are using down treated with a chemical coating that allows it to be more resistant to water and moisture.
Polyester won’t keep you warm in a snow storm, and it also gives your sweat a really funky feet smell
Hourglass body type should stay away from coats or jackets with drop waists.
The best hoods are adjustable so that they can fit snugly over your climbing helmet or winter hat when you need it to
A jacket rests at your hips and does little to keep you truly warm and can’t be worn over a thick sweater or blazer
For bitterly cold weather paired with freezing wind, buyers may want sleeves that have elastic at the wrists.
Adjustable cuffs
You want to be able to fit layers underneath your coat.
Consider the type of winter weather that they usually face in their area
Mothers may prefer a durable jacket that requires little maintenance, possibly in a dark color that will hide any stains or marks.