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crewe · Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:22 PM

Hi everyone,
I would like to order a winter coat from j crew but I am a bit torn in deciding which one to get. Since I live in Canada & cannot get to a store to try one on, things are a bit more difficult

I would prefer to get this: http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/outerwear/wool/PRDOVR~17501/17501.jsp
(wool ruffle-front coat) because I LOVE the heather carbon colour.
But, I am not sure how warm it is... Does anyone happen to own this coat??? I live in Toronto and I was hoping to use my J Crew coat throughout the winter. (Average low in January would be -7C or 19F, but it can easily go down to -20C... appx. -4F.)

My other choice was the wool harbour peacoat: http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/outerwear/wool/PRDOVR~17507/17507.jsp
...since it is available in thinsulate (and petite sizes - im 5'4 so im not sure thats 100% necessary though...) However I dont like the style as much and more importantly I dont really want another black coat.

I've looked at their other coats but I dont want something super long, because I am not that tall myself and usually feel even shorter (stumpy, really) wearing a long coat.

Anyway, if any of you could offer some advice it would be much appreciated!!

flashy.stems · Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:26 PM

oh my goodness, i love both.. especially the first one! i don't really have any advice, as i do not shop at j crew, but if i were in your position i would get the first coat. :)
good luck!

hanee · Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:42 PM

If you want warmth, I would say get one with thinsulate. I have a jcrew coat from years ago, but it's without thinsulate and I always get cold when I wear during the colder fall months. Last fall it was 40F, my bf had a coat with thinsulate on and I didn't. I was FREEZING, and he couldn't understand why I was so cold.

I love the look of the first coat though, it's much more interesting and fun than the peacoat. If you get the peacoat maybe go for one of the other colors like navy or poppy?
Or this one in the bright cobalt? http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Wome...7505/17505.jsp

olialm1 · Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:52 PM

Only seen # 2 in person bc I tried it on. Super cute just very short and not really useful for warm weather.

floridagal23 · Nov 3rd, 2009, 08:59 PM

I love the ruffly coat, but in cold weather like that, I wear a north face puffy down coat that covers my tush. Those coats are not ultra warm, IMO.

elle tee · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:11 AM

I live in NYC and it's not as cold as Toronto, but I can tell you that I have J.Crew coats both with and without Thinsulate. The ones without Thinsulate almost definitely will not be warm enough for you. To get through the winter in a non-Thinsulate J.Crew coat, I have to layer- a lot. The wool on those coats is not thick enough for severe winters. However, I do think you'd be happy with a Thinsulate-lined coat. Last winter I bought the Lady Day coat with Thinsulate and it is super warm, but not super thick, so you can move around easily in it. I would recommend you go with one of the Thinsulate coats.

meganfm · Nov 4th, 2009, 01:26 AM

I looked at both those coats! I ended up getting the peacoat in poppy because I wanted a red coat, and I need it in the tall size-plus I wanted it with thinsulate because I get cold easily in the winter.

I think the peacoat is nice only in the brighter colors-the ruffle is very different. But since you're petite, it might be a little long on you?

1NutMeg · Nov 4th, 2009, 09:40 AM

A friend of mine has the ruffle coat and it's adorable. I almost bought it as well but decided to go for a more classic shape (the Crosby) and since it's on sale I couldn't pass it up. I haven't tried the Thinsulate coats yet, but I just ordered the Plaza with it. I would definitely try to get one with it, it's only a few extra dollars and I've heard they are so much warmer. Have you thought about getting a longer coat in a petite size? It sounds like you will have a harsh winter to get through- I live in Ohio, so not as cold, but all my coats are long because otherwise my butt gets cold!

pothon · Nov 5th, 2009, 07:16 PM

does anyone know how the peacoat fits? I'm really petit 90lb and 5'. last year i bought the classic peacoat in xs petit and it was too big, i wonder if this would fit smaller.

crewe · Nov 5th, 2009, 07:25 PM

Thanks everyone!!! I think I really must get a coat with thinsulate. But, since I am not 100% sold on the peacoat, I am thinking of going instead with the Double Cloth Carlin coat, in petite thinsulate black. Nice detailing & a classic piece. :)

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Wome...7506/17506.jsp

meganfm · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:12 PM

@pothon Did you buy size 0P?

klj · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by crewe

Thanks everyone!!! I think I really must get a coat with thinsulate. But, since I am not 100% sold on the peacoat, I am thinking of going instead with the Double Cloth Carlin coat, in petite thinsulate black. Nice detailing & a classic piece. :)

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/outerwear/wool/PRDOVR~17506/17506.jsp

LOVE this coat!!
I'm thinking about getting the blackberry color..

lauriebell · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:22 PM

I had the first one you posted. It was not that thick and I don't think it would be all that warm. It was also waaaay too boxy and an odd length (and the sleeves were way too long). It went back. I much prefer Carlin.

1NutMeg · Nov 5th, 2009, 08:59 PM

The Carlin is so cute! I think you will really like it!

pisdapisda79 · Nov 6th, 2009, 11:17 AM

I live in Toronto & have a J crew coat with Thinsulate & to be honest it was fairly warm for those 0 to-10 degree days but it didn't really do that job if it got colder than that

Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:22 PM	#1
crewe OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 157	j crew coat question! Hi everyone, I would like to order a winter coat from j crew but I am a bit torn in deciding which one to get. Since I live in Canada & cannot get to a store to try one on, things are a bit more difficult I would prefer to get this: http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/outerwear/wool/PRDOVR~17501/17501.jsp (wool ruffle-front coat) because I LOVE the heather carbon colour. But, I am not sure how warm it is... Does anyone happen to own this coat??? I live in Toronto and I was hoping to use my J Crew coat throughout the winter. (Average low in January would be -7C or 19F, but it can easily go down to -20C... appx. -4F.) My other choice was the wool harbour peacoat: http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/outerwear/wool/PRDOVR~17507/17507.jsp ...since it is available in thinsulate (and petite sizes - im 5'4 so im not sure thats 100% necessary though...) However I dont like the style as much and more importantly I dont really want another black coat. I've looked at their other coats but I dont want something super long, because I am not that tall myself and usually feel even shorter (stumpy, really) wearing a long coat. Anyway, if any of you could offer some advice it would be much appreciated!!
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:26 PM	#2
flashy.stems Hermès Hottie Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,120	oh my goodness, i love both.. especially the first one! i don't really have any advice, as i do not shop at j crew, but if i were in your position i would get the first coat. :) good luck!
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:42 PM	#3
hanee Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 83	If you want warmth, I would say get one with thinsulate. I have a jcrew coat from years ago, but it's without thinsulate and I always get cold when I wear during the colder fall months. Last fall it was 40F, my bf had a coat with thinsulate on and I didn't. I was FREEZING, and he couldn't understand why I was so cold. I love the look of the first coat though, it's much more interesting and fun than the peacoat. If you get the peacoat maybe go for one of the other colors like navy or poppy? Or this one in the bright cobalt? http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Wome...7505/17505.jsp
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:52 PM	#4
olialm1 windy city Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,550	Only seen # 2 in person bc I tried it on. Super cute just very short and not really useful for warm weather.
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Nov 4th, 2009, 01:26 AM	#7
meganfm Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,602	I looked at both those coats! I ended up getting the peacoat in poppy because I wanted a red coat, and I need it in the tall size-plus I wanted it with thinsulate because I get cold easily in the winter. I think the peacoat is nice only in the brighter colors-the ruffle is very different. But since you're petite, it might be a little long on you?
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Nov 3rd, 2009, 08:59 PM	#5
floridagal23 Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: New York, New York Posts: 859	I love the ruffly coat, but in cold weather like that, I wear a north face puffy down coat that covers my tush. Those coats are not ultra warm, IMO.

Nov 4th, 2009, 12:11 AM	#6
elle tee Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 3,457	I live in NYC and it's not as cold as Toronto, but I can tell you that I have J.Crew coats both with and without Thinsulate. The ones without Thinsulate almost definitely will not be warm enough for you. To get through the winter in a non-Thinsulate J.Crew coat, I have to layer- a lot. The wool on those coats is not thick enough for severe winters. However, I do think you'd be happy with a Thinsulate-lined coat. Last winter I bought the Lady Day coat with Thinsulate and it is super warm, but not super thick, so you can move around easily in it. I would recommend you go with one of the Thinsulate coats.

Nov 4th, 2009, 09:40 AM	#8
1NutMeg Engaged! 11/13/2009 Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 506	A friend of mine has the ruffle coat and it's adorable. I almost bought it as well but decided to go for a more classic shape (the Crosby) and since it's on sale I couldn't pass it up. I haven't tried the Thinsulate coats yet, but I just ordered the Plaza with it. I would definitely try to get one with it, it's only a few extra dollars and I've heard they are so much warmer. Have you thought about getting a longer coat in a petite size? It sounds like you will have a harsh winter to get through- I live in Ohio, so not as cold, but all my coats are long because otherwise my butt gets cold!
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Nov 5th, 2009, 07:16 PM	#9
pothon Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 108	does anyone know how the peacoat fits? I'm really petit 90lb and 5'. last year i bought the classic peacoat in xs petit and it was too big, i wonder if this would fit smaller.
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Nov 5th, 2009, 07:25 PM	#10
crewe OP Member Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 157	Thanks everyone!!! I think I really must get a coat with thinsulate. But, since I am not 100% sold on the peacoat, I am thinking of going instead with the Double Cloth Carlin coat, in petite thinsulate black. Nice detailing & a classic piece. :) http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Wome...7506/17506.jsp
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Nov 5th, 2009, 08:12 PM	#11
meganfm Member Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,602	@pothon Did you buy size 0P?
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Nov 5th, 2009, 08:22 PM	#13
lauriebell Party socks Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 412	I had the first one you posted. It was not that thick and I don't think it would be all that warm. It was also waaaay too boxy and an odd length (and the sleeves were way too long). It went back. I much prefer Carlin.
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Nov 5th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#14
1NutMeg Engaged! 11/13/2009 Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 506	The Carlin is so cute! I think you will really like it!
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Nov 6th, 2009, 11:17 AM	#15
pisdapisda79 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,617	I live in Toronto & have a J crew coat with Thinsulate & to be honest it was fairly warm for those 0 to-10 degree days but it didn't really do that job if it got colder than that

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