Growing up, I hated coats. Living in Seattle, they have to be waterproof and hooded, so I basically always felt like I was wearing a plastic bag (which actually, many people do here instead). It never occurred to me that that might be exemplified by the fact that I never had a good quality coat. At the age of 27 I borrowed a friend’s and a light bulb went off… coats could be comfortable?! Finding one that’s good quality and ethically made may seem impossible, but in general if a company took the time to craft something with its workers and the environment in mind, it probably IS better quality than most, so that helps. Yet while I’ve finally let go of my disdain for coats (and am now obsessed with learning how to style them), my budget remains modest, so most of the time I head to the nearest Buffalo Exchange or Crossroads Trading Co to begin my search. In the event that I come into expendable income this season, however, a new (or preferably recycled) sustainable winter coat is one of my next buys:
coats under $200
Womens Renew Snap Front in Light Sage
Lemonade Coat via Etsy – because the most sustainable winter coats are vintage!
Fuzzy Teddy Hooded Jacket via Etsy (only 1!)
Womens Renew Puffer in Lavender
Ivy High Collared Utility Jacket
coats under $300
The Skye Recycled Wool Coat in Cardamom
coats under $400
Gertrude Chore Jacket in Mustard
sustainable winter coats $400 and up
https://rstyle.me/+ETrRdX-pPqf3cE_OESIA1w
Dolores Two Button Dusty Rose Coat
Where do you find recycled or sustainable winter coats?
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