My favorite winter-weather gift: This Amazon coat
Orolay’s down jacket helps me and those I gift it to get through the cold, snowy winter.
The coat features a polyester shell, which the brand says is wind- and water-resistant. After wearing it while walking home in a blizzard, I can confirm that’s true. The coat is filled with duck down but it’s not bulky, allowing me to move freely and comfortably wear it in a car or on public transit. And it zips closed — avoiding a coat that took forever to button was a priority for me.
What I think makes the Orolay coat unique is its ability to expand. Its side zippers start at the bottom of the coat and extend upward toward my arms. When I unzip them, the hem of the coat gets bigger. And when I undo the buttons on both sides of the zip closure, the coat gets looser. I take advantage of both these features when I’m wearing a lot of layers so it’s not tight and doesn't feel restrictive despite the multiple sweaters I’m wearing underneath.
Additionally, the coat boasts six large pockets that I keep my hat, scarf and gloves in, as well as my keys, wallet and phone. I bought my aunt the coat last Christmas, and she stores pet treats, bags and an extra leash in it when she walks her dogs. The coat also folds down flat, which I appreciate when I’m traveling with it.
One of my favorite features of the coat is its fleece-lined hood, which covers my head and ears, keeping both warm. The hood is deep, so it stays on my head even in the wind. The coat is longer in the back than in the front and covers part of my legs, and the sleeves sport ribbed knit cuffs, cinching around my wrists and preventing snow or wind from getting inside.
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