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How many coats do you own?

238 replies

hipslikecinderella · 26/04/2019 19:37

Including leather jackets, denim jackets, mac, winter, summer coats etc.

(Not counting suit jackets tho)

Starting to think I need to thin out, especially since I just saw a moth in one 😮

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Atleastihavethecat · 27/04/2019 05:05

More than 20, less than 50. And about 30 of them are very, very similar. Conversations in my house usually go:

'have you seen my black coat? No, not that black coat. The black coat with the off white lining, that's the black coat with the white lining, and yes there is a difference'.

Dp has two coats. One lightweight and waterproof, one heavier and waterproof.

PregnantSea · 27/04/2019 05:07

2

But I live in the tropics so my 2 coats are just for taking on cold climate holidays - one puffy skiing jacket and one leather jacket

EmmaGrundyForPM · 27/04/2019 05:11

About 20 I think. Too many.

itsstillgood · 27/04/2019 05:20

Although one is one of those ones that are two layers zipped together.
The other is back from the days when I used to dress up more often and is still in decent condition. It gets worn maybe once or twice a year for funerals or other occasions.
As soon as I can ditch the cost I do. Loads of cardis, wraps etc I hate being hot, far rather take risk when it comes to rain.

GeorgiaGirl52 · 27/04/2019 05:26

Two

A raincoat with detachable hood and zip-in lining that I can wear all year round and

A 3/4 length wool coat for the (few) really cold days in winter.

Also a full-length sweater that is almost a coat that I wear all winter.

Countmeout · 27/04/2019 05:32

More than 14plus. I too have a thing for coats. It seems to be hereditary as my daughters are catching up. I also keep buying coats for my granddaughters. I sold some of mine when I lost weight but then had to buy more.

VetOnCall · 27/04/2019 05:39

I have in excess of 30 coats/jackets, probably well in excess Blush Expensive outdoor brand jackets are my weakness, I covet and collect them like some people collect handbags etc. I do use most of them though, we live on the doorstep of the Rockies and it's a long winter here!

Bloodybridget · 27/04/2019 05:46

Six, I think. Only one warm winter coat, one "outdoor" jacket (Jack Wolfskin), one cagoule, one lighter shell jacket - I only wear that occasionally for rowing - one lovely heavy cotton jacket, one very thin jacket that is useful for travelling. I could easily have more, I'm always lusting after new ones.

MrsPandigital · 27/04/2019 05:48

About 25

BethanyGilbert · 27/04/2019 06:06

About 100 million. Coats used to be my thing! Now every pennies goes on DD they are her thing.

evilharpy · 27/04/2019 07:54

Millions. I have no idea. I have six leather jackets, three faux fur coats, two denim jackets, two plain trenches, one ponyskin leopard trench type thing, two camel coats, wool coats in black, light grey, dark grey, dark pink, herringbone, brown tweedy thing, darker brown Ted Baker wool coat, quilted jackets in navy and khaki, trendy topshop khaki coat, another khaki jacket, green boucle thing, Jack Wills tweed jacket, a parka that’s about 13 years old. I have a few others I can’t remember. This isn’t counting blazers. One or two I need to get rid of (the pink one and one of the faux furs) but most of the others get worn regularly. I wear smarter clothes to work than I do for casual and this includes coats.

I love coats, they can completely change an outfit. As much as I love summer I do miss coats - although I’m very cold blooded and wear them for more of the year than most people do.

LakieLady · 27/04/2019 08:35

If you count fleeces, loads:

Formal winter coat
Warm rain coat for winter
Lightweight rain coat
Rain coat without a hood, soon to go to the charity shop as I never wear it
Casual wool coat
3/4 length waterproof coat (currently worn to work by DP, so possibly no longer mine)
shabby 3/4 length waterproof coat for dog walking
white denim jacket
blue denim jacket
Leather jacket
At least 5 fleeces
Several formal jackets that I used to wear when I had a job that required me to look smart
A hoodie

Pinkprincess1978 · 27/04/2019 08:40

I have two winter coats, a rain coat, a pleather jacket and a denim jacket. I have a long fleece jacket so 6?

I also have lots of blazers as I need them for work (maybe 6? But possibly 8) but I wouldn't count them.

londonrach · 27/04/2019 08:43
  1. My waterproof, the thick jacket i wear all the time and looks old and needs replacing and my posh coat wore once makes me feel amazing
heroineinahalfshell · 27/04/2019 09:57

1 amazing winter overcoat that I only got to wear a handful of times this year as it just wasn't cold enough
1 light waterproof jacket
1 denim jacket
1 faux leather jacket (this the one I wear 90% of the time)
1 textile motorcycle jacket
1 black blazer for work
1 branded work fleece that stays over the back of my office chair as I'm always freezing in the office

So, 7?

honeylulu · 27/04/2019 10:08

8

Smart wool winter coat, mainly worn to work.
Parka (obligatory "mum" coat)
Leather blazer worn to work autmn/spring
Leather biker jacket
Suede biker jacket
Denim jacket
Black fake fur jacket
Cream fake fur jacket

They all get worn/used

BiddyPop · 27/04/2019 10:21

Everyday coat for work
Rain coat for weekends
Coat for sailing
Ski jacket
Wool coat for "good"
Summer Mac
2 sleeveless gilets (1 lighter, 1 heavier) for layering
A Mac in a sac

I'm slightly surprised to say only 9 - I thought it would be more than that

BiddyPop · 27/04/2019 10:24

I forgot to say they all serve a purpose, all are welll worn, and many of them are over a decade old but nowhere near ready to be thrown out.

LegoCake · 27/04/2019 10:27

2

francienolan · 27/04/2019 11:51

1 heavy winter coat
1 lighter peacoat
2 rain jackets (one is heavier and the other is just a light one that packs into its own pocket)
1 trench

I used to have more when I lived in a place where I could ski a lot, but I don't now so I don't need any more than those.

happymummy12345 · 27/04/2019 11:58

4, 1 proper coat, 1 denim jacket that is fleece lined (and much warmer than it looks), 1 real leather jacket and 1 fake leather jacket.

RelaisBlu · 27/04/2019 11:59

More than I can count
I have a terrible weakness for good coats....

Aprillygirl · 27/04/2019 12:13

I've recently had a bit of a clear out,so now I'm left with two parker type coats,two wool coats,two bomber jackets,a thin black dressy jacket and a denim jacket. Plenty really.

saganorenscarandcoat · 27/04/2019 12:30

3

llangennith · 27/04/2019 12:46

6