The Cosiest Winter Coat

Dear Readers,

Winters in Canada are definitely pretty chilly… but there are some perks to cold weather: skiing, skating and of course wearing great winter coats. Coats have always been one of my favourite garments and last year I was not able to bring them all to Scotland with me SO I have been loving wearing all my coats this winter, and I have even picked up a few new ones.

One of the new coats I picked up this winter is this navy teddy coat from GAP Factory. This was one of the last things I bought while I was working for GAP (marking the end of my six year GAP girl career).

What I love about this teddy coat is how cozy it is, I feel like I am wrapped up in a big blanket every time I wear it, and what is better than that on a cold day?! I usually wear a knit sweater or a turtleneck underneath for extra coziness, like my favourite J. Crew black turtleneck.

Unfortunately, GAP Factory does not have a website so here are a few similar coats:

https://www.shopbop.com/madime-coat-mkt-studio/vp/v=1/1513106105.htm?gclid=CjwKCAiAqaTjBRAdEiwAOdx9xp2miLMfyZC5NC4iOCuoQyt–kicIWT6_CPHftR4ZH0NtcibJaibNxoCaAUQAvD_BwE&currencyCode=USD&extid=SE_froogle_SC_usa&cvosrc=cse.google.MKTST30000&cvo_campaign=SB_Google_USD&ef_id=CjwKCAiAqaTjBRAdEiwAOdx9xp2miLMfyZC5NC4iOCuoQyt–kicIWT6_CPHftR4ZH0NtcibJaibNxoCaAUQAvD_BwE:G:s

https://ca.shein.com/Solid-Open-Front-Teddy-Coat-p-662585-cat-1735.html?url_from=caadplaouter181220053S&gclid=CjwKCAiAqaTjBRAdEiwAOdx9xmLpIDpQz0gzEOiYxQUjlqja4tj9wqBIB0D63qNt0TG2QrZle9ScoRoCwT4QAvD_BwE

https://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?pid=368285003&CAWELAID=120299880000848970&tid=gcpl000002&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=CjwKCAiAqaTjBRAdEiwAOdx9xpkhPhAgVog5MKpiItNkC8hrIbD0kwgP_dOFqk7YRVxqfYaUnmrPWhoCWxMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

One of the great things about teddy coats is that they can be worn with a casual or dressier outfit. I have worn mine with leggings going to yoga and on the opposite spectrum I have worn it with a dress and heels to a show at the Imperial Theatre!

In this outfit I am wearing a pair of GAP jeans (I’m pretty certain that I do not own any other brands of jeans) and my Bos & Co Belfield Boots in tan. My Bos & Co boots are perfect for winter too, they are waterproof (you don’t even have to spray them), warm, they have a thick sole rubber sole that is great for slippery side walks, AND they are so comfortable.

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bos-co-belfield-waterproof-chelsea-boot-women/4082669

https://theurbanshoemyth.vendecommerce.com/bos-co/products/bos-co-belfield-in-black-2

Well, here in New Brunswick we still have a bit of winter left so I know this coat will be worn a fair bit more this season! What are some of your favourite styles of winter coats?

Photography: Allie Ruigrok

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