Cole Haan Knee Length Hooded Quilted Down Coat

I LOVED LOVED LOVED this coat, but I sadly had to return it. I originally tried this on in a petite small at Macy’s, and it was just a tad too small and out of stock in any other sizes. I ordered the regular small off of Amazon, hoping it would be just a bit bigger, but I honestly could not tell the difference between the petite small and regular small. Since it was out of stock everywhere I looked for bigger sizes, I am still looking for the perfect coat, but this would have been it for me had it fit.
The coat itself is nicely made. It is a little heavy compared to other down coats I looked at, but the fabric was heavier and sturdier. I loved the oversized hood, it looked fantastic. I really liked the separate zippered vest, as you can unzip the whole thing without having your coat completely hanging open. The zippers are metal, and catch a bit, but I think they would hold up well and the other good things about the coat outweigh this con in my opinion. The silhouette is the most flattering I have seen on a puffer coat. The length and snaps are great. Besides being a little heavier than I would have liked, as I was looking for an ultra light coat, I loved this coat SO much! I am sincerely disappointed I never managed to find one that fit.
One odd thing I noticed is that I had plenty of room in the vest part, especially in the regular small, but the rest of the coat itself was too tight, tighter than the vest inside it.

Now that I’ve had it for a year, it’s gone from three stars to four. I still think the hood is ridiculous, but it’s very practical and the jacket is extremely warm. Walking to work on the most bitterly cold days is a lot less unpleasant than it used to be.

—

The one I received was defective, so I may like it better once I get one that isn’t. One of the drawstrings for the hood doesn’t hold, which is a serious problem because the hood is enormous and won’t stay up unless you cinch them up. But I wore it before discovering this defect, so here are my initial thoughts:

The good:
– Flattering (with the hood down)
– Very warm without being bulky; you still have a waist and don’t look like you’re wearing a sleeping bag as outerwear
– The navy is a nice color
– Windproof
– Sleeves are reasonable length — don’t go over my hands
– Does not restrict your stride when walking fast the way some long jackets do

The bad:
– The hood is just ridiculous up — it’s way too large and you look absurd; OTOH, it does leave lots of room for a hat/earmuffs/scarf
– Cuffs of sleeves aren’t tight enough — on a windy day, they won’t keep the cold out and the cuffs of my gloves kept slipping out of the sleeves
– Zippers sometimes catch on the fabric
– Pockets aren’t large enough

Given the very low price ($110) and that it fits well overall, I will probably keep the replacement when it comes. But I think there’s a reason Cole Haan didn’t sell out of this at full price. This is not a $300-$450 coat.

Linda, abrigadora y agradable

Nice coat, warm and comfy. I have been wearing it extensively. It’s gonna fall below the knee for people under 5’ 5”.

Ideal for cold weather. The underlining was warm. Overall the product was excellent and the price was even better. The hood was extremely big, but can be folded back a bit. I would recommend this product.

Color is awesome; love the zipper and buttons. The coat has something like an inner vest that zips up. Coat is soft with a great hood for really cold and snowy day. Zipper and snap buttons for extra security; the length is great for extra protection in the Colorado winter.