Lolë Louise Long Jacket - Women's - 2008 BCS

I'm always cold, so my boyfriend always jokes that what I really need in a jacket is a sleeping bag with arms. That's basically what this jacket is. It comes down to my boots, so there is no extra room for cold air to taunt my legs. The bottom zips upward, so there is no restricted movement for walking/sitting/driving/etc. This jacket kept me warm in -21 weather -- fantastic buy if you live in cold weather. It also looks great on; it's got a waist drawstring on the inside of the jacket for definition, so you don't look like you're wearing a sack. The size 6 fits me perfectly: 5'5", 130lbs, comes down to a few inches below my knees.

I desperately needed (wanted?) a long coat to replace a down one that died two years ago. However, being that it rains a bit too much in the area of 34 degrees F to 37 F, I needed a synthetic--not a down. Along came Louise, and I have found a friend that, after one day puttering around outside, I know I will cherish. Fabulous jacket. Terrific price and cozy and warm. Hooray! I'm halfway tempted to buy a closetful just so I know I'd always have one.

This coat is a great deal - cheaper here than several other places I looked -- and is awesomely cozy for walking from the train station to work in blustery Chicago. Light weight but warm and nice zippered handwarmer pockets behind the buttoned patch pockets.