Cold Weather Essentials from Lands End + Twitter Party!
The leaves are changing here in Missouri, some quicker than others. See my tree in the background? I think it’s the last one on our block to change colors and fall. It’s so pretty! What’s not pretty is the cooler weather that is following closely behind the falling leaves.
We’ve been lucky with some above average temperatures, until Halloween came. My kids were bundled in layers and we went trick or treating when it was 39 degrees outside! Much too cold for my liking this time of year.
Luckily, I was prepared with my cold weather essentials from Lands’ End.
My closet was looking pretty bare this fall and I haven’t owned a good quality winter coat in years. Being a plus size momma, it is harder to find a coat that doesn’t look like a pillow case and cost as much as a car payment.
The coat I chose from Lands’ End is the Woman’s Plus Size PrimaLoft Ski Jacket. Retails for $179.
I needed something lightweight, yet warm. With temperatures in the single digits, this coat will be perfect as it’s temperature rating is for -5º to +20º. I walked around with my kids on Halloween night for almost 2 1/2 hours, at 39 degrees my comfort level was perfect.
I was also looking for a coat that included a removable hood. Most days a hood isn’t needed, but it’s nice to have one during the colder winter months.
The length is great too! It’s hard to find a coat that isn’t either at the waist or all the way down to your knees. The PrimaLoft Ski Jacket is featured with a shorter front and longer back, making it fashionably pleasing and functional to give you added protection from the wind and cold.
Some other features that were an added bonus for the PrimaLoft Ski Jacket:
- All weather, waterproof material
- Plentiful pockets, two for your hands, one on the outside chest and an additional one inside the chest
- Comes in 3 beautiful colors! Fresh Emerald, Black and Raspberry Wine
To go with my new Lands’ End coat, I also picked out a new pair of gloves and headband. Gotta keep the extremities warm!
The gloves are called Heavenly Fleece EZ Touch Gloves and they are really just that! Heavenly!! Made from fleece that is super soft, these gloves are made to keep your hands snuggly warm. Each glove includes an EZ Touch fingertip on the thumb and index finger, making touch-screens easy to use.
The headband is called a Polartec Aircore 100 Earband. Made from state of the art fleece, your ears will be toasty warm and comfortable.
I’m really excited to finally have a great winter jacket that I can wear anywhere, to the bus stop, a dinner with the family, out for a walk or even just running errands.
Are you looking for more cold weather planning tips?
Join Lands’ End and @CourtScott on November 11th at 7pm EDT for a Twitter party!
Travel expert, Courtney Scott, will offer her tips on surviving the holidays when planes, trains and automobiles are involved.
In addition for the chance to win outerwear giveaways during the #traveltuesday Twitter Party, Lands’ End is partnering with Pure Michigan® to give customers the chance to win the ultimate winter getaway trip! One lucky winner will have the chance to win a trip for five to Boyne Highlands – one of Michigan’s premiere all-season resorts. Winners will have a chance to ski, snowshoe, and even winter zip-lining at this winter-loving destination. All the details about this once-in-a-lifetime winter getaway can be found here: http://www.landsend.com/
You look awesome. All ready for the cold! I need to get a new coat this year.
That looks like exactly the kind of jacket I’d wear. Im looking for a new one too!
Living in South Florida, I am always so envious of everyone’s cold weather photos, especially when it’s still 80+ degrees here in November. Land’s End has some great functional cold weather essentials.
This coat looks super comfy and warm! I love Lands End.
LOVE Land’s End products! Wish we could use more of them down here in Florida – does not get cold enough!
Love the coat and the gloves!!! Its hard to believe it is time to get all the gear out already this year!!
Those are funky gloves! I should pick up some winter essentials too.
What a great coat. Wow… talk about being warm. Thanks for sharing.
My current jacket is from Land’s End! I just love their stuff! And I love those gloves!
I love lands end. That jacket looks really warm, prefect for the winter months.
That looks like a super nice coat. I am plus size too and have yet to find a coat I can afford without it being hideous. This is a bit out of my price range at the moment but I will definitely come back in a few weeks when I have the funds. :)
What a great reason to have a Twitter party. I love buying coats for the whole family from Lands’ End, such great quality.
I’m LOVING the ear band. My ears get SO cold during the winter.
That jacket sure looks toasty warm! Don’t think I’ll be needing a coat this winter – AZ winters are amazing :)
I love the look of this jacket. I need to get a new coat for this year. I will have to check out the site.
You look SO warm and cozy. Now you’re reading for winter. :) The coat fits you very well and it looks great!
It’s great that most gloves are touch screen friendly now, but I hadn’t seen such comfy and winter practical gloves with the tech friendly feature! My mother adores Land’s End, she has lived all over the country, and never forgets to bring her coat with her!
I LOVE this jacket. I like to be cozy in the winter, but I’m not a fan of big bulky coats.
You look snug as a bug in a rug. Land’s End is a great company. They carry stuff that keeps you super toasty.
You’re ready for winter, huh? That is a snazzy lookin’ jacket.