Fifteen years ago, I bought a three quarter length, down feather coat from LLBean which has lastest me through all sorts of inclement weather and powerful hail storms. It fits like a dream with plenty of shoulder room to throw snow balls and roll around in the yard with the dogs. Last early winter, I pulled it out of the closet and found the right sleeve was torn and the rip-stop material on both sleeves was paper thin. There were tears.
I used duct tape to secure the down from falling out and continued to wear it for play, but ordered two new coats from LLBean hoping that at least one of these would fit as well as the old one. No such luck. They'd changed their fitting guide and finding a coat with plenty of shoulder room for my particular build, is now non-existent. I managed to get through the chilling, long winter with the old coat and promised myself that I'd start researching down coats at the height of 95 degree weather, hoping to get a really good deal.
Last week I found the *Eddie Bauer Yukon Classic Down Parka* on their bargain basement website and they only had one left in my size. I called to ask if they were *perfectly new* coats and *not rejects,* and was told they were just unused, leftover stock. I ordered it on the spot and it was delivered yesterday. It's 700 down fill and hits just below my knee for extra coverage in 8 degree, dog walking weather. Reversible zipper and remove-able hood. Instead of paying $199.00, I spent $69.99 with free shipping to boot!! But most importantly, plenty of shoulder room for playing and getting rambunctious with the fur kids !! It's perfect.
I'm feeling very blessed....but I won't be throwing out the old coat until there's nothing left....
Reminder to self: buy more Duct-Tape
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