womens black fleece zip up jacket:How to Pick a Winter Jacket

What’s a Winter Jacket?

A winter jacket is typically a coat with some added insulation and length that makes it appropriate for cold-weather usage. Unlike lightweight jackets worn as a mid layer under an outer shell, winter jackets are meant to be more of a stand-alone garment, and should be able to provide enough warmth when worn as a main layer. Since a solid winter coat should be able to get you through anything the cold weather throws at you, it should have some necessary features, like decent weather resistance against snow and sleet, while able to cut through icy winds.

How do I buy one?

A good rule of thumb for buying a solid winter jacket is to buy better, and less often. Having a collection of coats that don’t do their job isn’t nearly as useful as having one or two reliable options for when the weather turns. Quality is important when purchasing a winter coat, particularly as Canadians bracing themselves against the colder months out of the year. A coat purchase is a major one and if chosen correctly, you’ll be wearing it over a lengthy period of time. Lining should be thick but not bulky. Length choice should be reflective of your intended activities, weather and desired warmth.