I'll be in Tokyo in a few weeks, and I want to buy a new winter coat while I'm there. Budget: $250ish. I'm looking for something fairly simple, classic and durable. I'm not going to have too much time for shopping, so I'd like suggestions of specific shops I could visit, and if possible, links to online stores so that I can have an idea of what to expect. [more inside]
posted by Athelthral on Nov 5, 2009 - 12 answers

So its about time to get a new leather jacket. I'm male and looking for either a "car coat" or "walking coat" style and I need it in ~2XLT. I can't find anything good at Burlington, Zappos, or Wilsons. Anyone have a good idea where else to hunt something like this up online? I don't necessarily need to purchase it online, but at least hunt for a jacket whose look I like.
posted by Ikazuchi on Oct 19, 2009 - 5 answers

I am looking to replace my beloved leather coat, which was stolen last spring. So now it's fall, and the stores are full of coats, but I've found that nothing even remotely comparable seems to be in style at the moment. Am I missing the secret source for classic, fashionable, longer-length leather coats? Do I need a fashion lesson and some nudging? [more inside]
posted by desuetude on Oct 15, 2009 - 11 answers

Can you help me not freak out about my suddenly spiking blood pressure? This is related to birth control and anxiety. Also looking for methods to calm myself down in anticipation of a reading. [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith on Oct 10, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there an official term for a belt on a coat that's sewn right into the coat - besides an inset belt? [more inside]
posted by Betsy Vane on Oct 2, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I find out where to buy the coat that Rachel McAdams wore in The Time Traveler's Wife? [more inside]
posted by cda on Aug 20, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I get a coat like the one that Josh Groban wore at the We Are One concert? You can see it in this video starting at about 2:20.
posted by i love cheese on Jan 19, 2009 - 7 answers

Tailoring question: Tell me what to expect if I have my wool coat altered. Details and pictures inside. [more inside]
posted by whataboutben on Jan 8, 2009 - 5 answers

I am a woman in toronto, and I want to buy a winter coat that is both stylish and warm. Not stylish or warm, stylish AND warm. It's a harder combo to find than you think. [more inside]
posted by Kololo on Dec 2, 2008 - 12 answers

Where are the cool kids buying their winter jackets these days? Parka type garment needed for a 17 year old boy. [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry on Nov 19, 2008 - 18 answers

What is the purpose of this weird detail (a button-on loop of some kind with wool on one side and velvet on the other) on the inside of my new coat? [more inside]
posted by Your Time Machine Sucks on Nov 7, 2008 - 18 answers

What kinds of coat should I wear with a blazer? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 on Oct 29, 2008 - 9 answers

Are my dogs cold? [more inside]
posted by little miss s on Sep 28, 2008 - 18 answers

Does anyone make rubber, lined raincoats with latch fasteners any longer? [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Aug 13, 2008 - 9 answers

A while ago, I went into a Christian bookstore and saw a poster/reprinted painting of Jesus dressed in a very colorful coat and he had a really big smile and was possibly laughing. From what I remember, the picture showed the whole body of Jesus as opposed to just his face - can anyone help me find this image? There's a best answer in it for the winner :)

BTW - The basic Google search yielded some fine pictures, but not the one I was searching for.
posted by royalchinook on Apr 9, 2008 - 12 answers

I want to find a cool winter jacket or coat - sorta like the Buzz Rickson "Pattern Recognition" jacket. Fashion details inside. [more inside]
posted by Mid on Dec 27, 2007 - 12 answers

My boyfriend has a coat he found at Salvation Army he just loves. However, it's dying from overuse. Help me find a new one for Christmas. [more inside]
posted by stoneegg21 on Dec 12, 2007 - 14 answers

How do I ensure that I stay healthy while spending time outdoors during the winter? [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Nov 23, 2007 - 19 answers

Help me find a flattering coat. [more inside]
posted by libraryhead on Nov 8, 2007 - 16 answers

What's a good place to buy relatively inexpensive women's coat (either online or in manhattan)? [more inside]
posted by eisenkr on Nov 4, 2007 - 11 answers

Help modifying a coat. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 25, 2007 - 13 answers

I recently lost my favorite trench coat, and hope to buy a new one. Only problem is, Idon't remember the brand! Can you help me ID it? [more inside]
posted by CitrusFreak12 on Jun 9, 2007 - 6 answers

Looking for a robe coat like I had in high school... [more inside]
posted by tkolstee on May 22, 2007 - 3 answers

I need help finding a men's wool overcoat . . . [more inside]
posted by po on May 10, 2007 - 13 answers

Where can I get an awesome retro-military coat like Captain Jack Harkness? [more inside]
posted by John Kenneth Fisher on Nov 21, 2006 - 8 answers

LocalShopppingFilter. I'd really like to buy a peacoat style jacket and I'm wondering the best place to buy it from, internet or local. I'm in Vancouver, BC, Canada. [more inside]
posted by concreteforest on Oct 24, 2006 - 10 answers

Where can I buy a cinched waist, 50's looking lady's winter coat? [more inside]
posted by juliarothbort on Oct 24, 2006 - 12 answers

Does one-coat paint really work? Or: What's the fastest and cheapest way to paint a red room white? [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on Oct 10, 2006 - 27 answers

I have come across this clothes brand logo (simplified imitation drawn from memory in Paint using a laptop mousepad), depicting what I believe is a star, a half moon and a spiral, in that order. [more inside]
posted by gentle on Mar 6, 2006 - 7 answers

Does a stylish and functional parka that meets my criteria exist? Or am I out of luck? [more inside]
posted by abbyladybug on Jan 6, 2006 - 19 answers

Retailhelp: I've decided to buy a new winter coat, online, today. Problem is, most everything out there is on clearance or in limited sizes. I'm looking for some collective hunting help. [more inside]
posted by cior on Dec 30, 2005 - 9 answers

Help me buy a winter coat before boxing week ends! [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Dec 29, 2005 - 6 answers

Advice on selling an expensive shearling coat? [more inside]
posted by larva on Dec 5, 2005 - 2 answers

Where should I be looking to buy a lab coat for a costume? My girlfriend suggested looking in the yellow pages under "Uniforms" but those places seem to seem janitorial jumpsuits and such. Looking under "Medical Equipment" seems to be *actual* medical equipment, and there's no "Medical Apparrel" category. Costume shops either have nothing, or something that looks like it's made out of cardboard. So, where can I get a lab coat by Saturday?
posted by emptybowl on Oct 26, 2005 - 17 answers

I am prepping my old 18' catamaran for the summer and I would really like to restore the gelcoat finish on the fiberglass to a bright sheen. Can I use a regular buffing wheel, rubbing compound and wax that I would use on my car? [more inside]
posted by monsta coty scott on May 6, 2005 - 3 answers

The buttons are falling off my pea-coat and it's starting to shred in the worst possible places. How can I find a new coat?[more inside] [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Dec 30, 2003 - 4 answers