<p>Im a college freshmen and was wondering what kind of winter coats do college guys wear? Im thinking about a pea coat, but I'm not sure if its too preppy or fancy for college. Does anyone have any input about this?</p>
<p>Brand name or just anything? It really depends on your style, and budget.</p>
<p>Of course this may depend on your campus atmosphere and location, but you’re likely to see a variety of coats from peacoats to poofy winter jackets.</p>
<p>Either way, even if you opt for a peacoat, it might be nice to have a heavier duty jacket for those downright frigid days!</p>
<p>Im in Missouri at WashU so I don’t really know how cold it gets around here in the winter. Do you guys have any suggestions on where I should buy a pea coat if I were to decide on buying one? Budget isnt much of a problem but I don’t really need anything overly expensive.</p>
<p>A peat coat is fine, but I’d get something heavier if it gets very cold where you are. I use a pea coat through November but by December it’s usually too cold and I need a parka.</p>
<p>JCrew has a peacoat that is lined with that material, that keeps you toasty at all temperatures. But they are pricey.</p>
<p>Burlington Coat Factory has great winter coats for really cheap</p>
<p>MO winter isn’t that bad. Take Minnesota and Texas and divide by two, that’s Missouri. But because it’s neither mild or super cold, you might encounter a lot of ice, which is a whole different thing. If I were you, I’d just wear two layers with a hoodie on the outer, but that’s just me.</p>
<p>I bought a nice warm jacket for when I head to the east coast where it snows. I still use it sometimes when it gets colder in California. I’ll use my pea coat when it’s cold but not to the point where I’m freezing my butt off. At other times I just rock a school hoodie.</p>
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I’m at WashU. You’ll definitely want something heavier than a peacoat. </p>
<p>I’m a girl, but I wear my peacoat from when it gets too cold for just a hoodie (November-ish) through the end of Fall semester, & March-ish depending on when the weather shifts (or if we get snow in April… yes, it has happened). I wear my heavier jacket in January-February. </p>
<p>As others have said, Missouri isn’t that bad… but it can be. Last winter was mild, but 2 winters ago the ice storm was down right frigid. Better to have too many layers than not enough.</p>
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WashU students have a huge range of winter gear - from peacoats to typical winter coats to giant poofy coats to leather jackets. You’ll fit right in no matter what you choose.</p>
<p>Get a puffy jacket. Nothing is better, except perhaps the clean pelt of an arctic beast.</p>
<p>Get both a pea coat and a big puffy jacket. Pea coats are not too preppy or fancy. Maybe that’s just my opinion-- most students in my high school grade have a pea coat anyway so it’s not that big of a deal. The big puffy jacket will help you during snowy and exceptionally chilly days.</p>
<p>By the big puffy jacket you mean a down-filled one?..aren’t those awful when the it’s a wet slushy snow? From what I remember they get soggy and heavy.</p>
<p>Mine’s never gotten soggy. Not sure what the material is on the outside but look for one that’s marketed as being made for snowy weather.</p>
<p>e: Checked it, the shell and lining are 100% polyester and the filling is 85% goose down.</p>
<p>Well, style and budget are going to be factors. A fancy looking coat is going to cost more.</p>
<p>Been in WI all my life, always wore a “normal” winter coat like…hmm. A columbia or north face or something, those are popular brands. For example, a Columbia alpine approach for guys wouldn’t look out of place, search online.
Ask around and it would be better to buy there, since you’re from a warm climate. Also look at previous threads here and at cold-weather schools (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Cornell, etc.)</p>
<p>Peacoats seem to be most popular when it’s cold but not very cold. I have no idea how warm they are, never worn one.</p>
<p>The big puffy ones and long (knee length or full length) coats (such as north face triple C, a super long one) tend to be worn by people from warm climates, from what I see. (or think I see).</p>
<p>Pea coats are good if you want to look more professional. I wear mine until it gets too cold/snowing. If you want to layer, buy it one size larger than you need and wear hoodies underneath.</p>