North Face Long Down parka - worth £300?

[Momentumista]

I am going to New York in January and have no really warm coat, so am thinking about getting this. As I'll be outside walking around a lot I'm going to need something very toasty. However, am baulking at the price.

Any feedback on whether it's a worthwhile investment?

Also any other suggestions for stylish, warm down filled 'duvet' type coats welcome. I'd like something knee length.

What would be a similar quality/warmth but using synthetic fillings ?

I have recently seen videos of down farms - it looks brutal :(

Am in the market for a warm coat though.

Didriksons parkas - brilliantly waterproof and warm!

I had mine for 7 years, until my puppy jumped up & ripped it.

I bought this as a replacement. It's amazingly warm, showeproof & it's much more stylish that it looks. The fur is also detachable.
I got 15% off at Cotswolds.

Also look at Craghopper and Mountain Warehouse. Make sure the out layer is waterproof, Down filling ducks up water and kept hold of it!

I bought one very similar to this around 3 years ago and it's still going strong. It keeps me very warm and dry and looks smart enough for wearing around town.

www.millets.co.uk/womens/062786-peter-storm-phillipa-womens-down-jacket.html#read_more

Sucks up, not ducks.

Another vote for lands end coats. Really well
Made and more affordable. I have the stadium squall.

I know what you mean about the cold Bingo, althoughtnot from New York, I spent new year in Southern Germany once and was ill prepared. I ended up wearing all my leggings and jeans over one another. Plus a coat and had to buy a hat. This time I am planning:

Primark fleece lined leggings +
Jeans +
Kengington Ugg Boots (another ebay bargain) +
Leg warmers +
The long North Face coat +
Gloves with wrist warmers over the top +
Wool snood +
Scarf +
Hat

The only problem will be unpeeling it all when I go inside a shop / museum etc.

I've just bought this and really like it.

www.landsend.co.uk/Womens_HyperDRY_Expedition_Down_Parka/pp/P_35356.html?cgid=11299&brand=2

If you do buy from Landsend, use the discount code SHOP30 to get 30% off plus free delivery.

Honestly, when I got the North Face I was able to wear "normal" gear underneath (albeit with Uggs!) it was so warm. Best £ I'd ever spent.