With the fall around the corner and winter right behind her I need jackets and coats. Well” I guess all I really need is “a” coat which is to say that I am not in a position to be concerned about needing multiple jackets and multiple coats or even 1 jacket and 1 coat. If I’m lucky I’ll be able to get a single cheap coat. I’ve needed a new coat for a few years now but haven’t managed to get one yet. I won’t say it’s entirely because I haven’t been able to afford to buy one. That is true but I could have still managed to find something cheap. I just never can bring myself to go ahead and make the purchase when it comes to clothing. I don’t know what that’s about. I guess it’s knowing that technically I just don’t have money to afford to buy clothes of any kind.
I remember a few months back I put some items into the shopping cart on the 5.99 Fashion website where everything is $5.99 or less. Embarrassing but the fact is I reside on a very low rung on the ladder of economic success. I work for myself and while I’ve had some good years where I was making enough money to consider myself a productive member of society I haven’t made any money to speak of in over a year.
Anyway the total for the items I put in the cart on the 5.99 Fashion website was $29.99 but I couldn’t go through with the purchase. I had the money available to spend but I went through this whole Q&A session with myself about whether I really needed the clothes or not and in the end I decided I didn’t really need them. If you saw my wardrobe you wouldn’t be able to understand how I would arrive at such a conclusion. I have no clothes!
But anyway I don’t know if I will end up getting a new jacket or coat for the fall and winter seasons. I definitely need at least 1 jacket and 1 coat; but we shall see if I manage to get either.
In the meantime here are some fall jackets and winter coats I would purchase if money was no object and I could buy any amount of jackets and any amount of coats I wanted.
 Faith Connexion Leather Shearling Bearn Coat in Navy ($2275),
Jacket is 100% lamb leather.
Seller Description
Packed with attitude this luxe lambskin jacket from Faith Connexion features a textural oversized collar and modern patchwork seaming
Navy lambskin black lamb fur oversized spread collar long sleeves zippered and snap flap pockets off-center front zip patchwork seaming shearling inside
Loosely fitted
Wear with edgy separates and a drawstring satchel
This coat looks black on my screen but they say it’s Navy so I’ll have to take their word for it. It looks a little heavy but I guess that would be a good thing come winter. It gets pretty cold here.
Victoria Beckham Denim navy blue black wool leather biker jacket ($1,180),
I’m not entirely convinced I have the personality for this Victoria Beckham Denim leather and wool biker jacket; but I’d still buy it to have in my closet in case I woke up feeling in the mood to step out wearing it one day.
I like it with the jeans and black ankle boots shown on the Stylebop model
Seller Description
A cool patchwork of leather and wool lends an ultra-chic look to this biker jacket from Victoria Beckham Denim
Black leather navy wool snapped notched collar long sleeves flap and zip pockets off-center front zip belted side tabs
Form-fitting
Team with skinnies a cashmere pullover and patent leather loafers
Jil Sander Black wool open collar coat ($2640),
This Jil Sander open collar coat is made of 100% wool.
Seller Description
A stylish choice for the modern-minimalist Jil Sander’s oversized wool coat features a wide open collar and reverse seam detailing
Black wool open collar long sleeves side slit pockets
Oversized fit
Team with slim cut separates and a luxe cashmere scarf
PARAJUMPERS Kodiak Down Coat in Red ($1125),
Coat made of 100% Polyamide with 90% down/10% feather filling and 100% fur trim.
Seller Description
Whether you’re hitting the city or the slopes this season Parajumpers’ down parka is a sporty-luxe cold-weather essential
Water- and wind-resistant red outer has a light sheen full zip and button placket elbow patches decorative contrast yellow trim raccoon-trimmed hood features rabbit lining two vertical flap pockets at chest two oversize flap pockets at hips single skinny pocket with drawstring
Slim cut hits mid-thigh
Fashionable and functional a stylish must for casual winter looks
David Koma Black Quilted Circle Collar Jacket ($1795),
This jacket is just cute to me. I wouldn’t have any occasion to wear it in my present life but then I guess that makes sense because if you can’t afford to spend $1795 on a jacket naturally you don’t live life at a level that would call for you to step out wearing a $1795 jacket. Can you see me throwing on a $1795 jacket to go out for dinner at the Outback Steakhouse?
Jacket is made of 80% wool and 20% polyamide with some parts made of 100% lamb leather and a 100% acetate lining.
Seller Description
Curved quilted leather trim puts an impossibly cool spin on this modern jacket from David Koma
Black outer with quilted leather curved trim double-breasted snap closures
Modern tailored fit
Team with leather leggings a printed top and ankle boots
Tara Jarmon Wool Coat in Duck Blue ($1,105),
This coat is made of 80% wool and 20% polyamide with a raccoon fur collar and 100% viscose lining.
Seller Description
Stand out with a pop of color in Tara Jarmon’s vibrant blue coat trimmed with a plush collar
Exposed button placket exaggerated patch pockets long sleeves single back inverted pleat
Classic fit
Layer over all your winter essentials from workday separates to wintery frocks
I only have two myself and both are several years old but a girl can never have too many coats and jackets. Even a girl like me who so seldom has occasion to dress up needs to have a wider selection of jackets and coats to chose from. You can’t just wear any and any coat or jacket regardless of where you’re going. I mean technically you can wear whatever the heck you want. If you can legally get away with it you can even show up naked; but if you’re the type who prefers to do the socially acceptable thing including dressing as society deems appropriate depending on the occasion you want to have things in your closet that will make this possible. Even if you’re nobody from nowhere and you have no life you want to have a coat you can wear to the opera or ballet if such an occasion ever presents itself in your life.
Helmut Lang Wool Blend Reversible Jacket in Lye ($1715),
I figure I should have one of two white jackets in my collection. This one isn’t exactly white but it’s close enough.
Jacket is made of 80% wool and 20% polyamide with a 95% polyester and 5% spandex as well as a lining of rabbit fur and 100% Leather trim.
Seller Description
A cool patchwork of neutral hues lends a futuristic look to this two-tone reversible jacket from Helmut Lang
Pale grey wool blend with darker tonal leather panel slit pockets stand-up collar long sleeves diagonal front zip tonal grey rabbit fur inside
Straight silhouette
Team with leather leggings and studded boots
Tara Jarmon navy blue wool blend pea coat ($700),
This pea coat is 82% wool 18% polyamide with a lamb leather collar and 100% Viscose lining.
Seller Description
Lend a sophisticated polish to cool weather looks with Tara Jarmon’s classically chic pea coat
Navy wool blend notched collar long sleeves flap pockets double-breasted button-down front
Tailored fit
Team with a cashmere hat and luxe leather gloves
Jil Sander Leather Portorico Coat in Anthracite ($3380),
Coat is 100% lambskin leather.
Seller Description
Simple and chic this anthracite-hued leather coat from Jil Sander puts a luxe spin on modern minimalist dressing
Anthracite lambskin collarless long sleeves hidden front snap closures
Loose fit
Team with sleek ankle boots and an oversized shopper tote
Some days you might feel like wearing a brown leather jacket.
VENTCOUVERT camel brown Lambskin leather Jacket ($2105),
This will be my jacket for those possible brown leather jackets days.
Seller Description
A liquid-like glossy finish lends statement glamour to this caramel-hued lambskin coat from Ventcouvert
Glossy caramel patchwork lambskin with tonal fur interior oversized fold collar long sleeves fur cuffs off-center button-down front side slit pockets
Tailored top flared hem
Team with slim cut trousers and a statement top handle satchel
It would cost me $18 020 to purchase all of these coats and jackets; but when you consider there are coats that alone cost near the same and more I suppose getting 10 designer jackets for $18 020 is kind of a bargain?