Warm, short coats - or help me not buy this £745 biker jacket

[GreenOli]

I'm looking for an alternative to down jackets - something waist/hip length, but warm. I like this sheepskin biker but it's quite expensive... https://www.celticandco.com/womens/womens-outerwear/sheepskin-jackets/sheepskin-biker-jacket?colourid=59

Any suggestions? I don't mind down jackets if they're a bit smarter and don't look like walking gear, iyswim.

I had one almost identical to that one and it was suffocating my hot and I'm not even a warm person!

I gave it to my step daughter and I believe she passed it on for the same reason!

Oh, interesting! Was it very heavy too?

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The weight was heavy but not a problem. Shearling is just incredibly warm!

A cropped or short wool blazer is warm but not suffocating as it's breathable.

Very nice, but a bit TOO smart...

I actually don't find wool warm enough. Maybe I need shearling after all! It's to replace a depths-of-winter down jacket.

Try looking for a shearling jacket on Vestiaire collective or vinted - good ones age well and you'll spend less than £745!

I have this Superdry tweed bomber jacket and it's v. warm and versatile
[https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234741742679?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=EAIaIQobChMI3uLtscz1gAMVb4BQBh2skgs7EAQYBCABEgJTrvDBwE

In the depths of winter, a short jacket of any type will not keep you warm!

Ooh good idea!

I have a long winter coat already.

I bought this last year in the burgundy and everytime I wear it I get a compliment. Flattering, good cut, excellent price (Romans always have a money off code somewhere) and very warm. Depending on your size very like the one pictured above and somewhat cheaper, albeit faux https://www.roman.co.uk/faux-fur-lined-zip-detail-aviator-jacket-12010308

That is gorgeous, and a bargain !

I think the Celtic and Co jacket is lovely and I can understand why you want it. It's the sort of thing that would last you for years. I would be a bit worried by what other people have said about shearling being too hot, but you could always try it and send it back if you find it too warm.

The original is a beautiful jacket, and you will get years of wear if you spend the money. If you look on John Lewis, there are quite a few black biker jackets for less, but of course not as nice quality.

Consider a quilted bomber or similar, such as this:
https://www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/jackets-coats/jackets/product.relaxed-wave-quilted-jacket-black.1159481002.html

Thanks for all these suggestions. & Other Stories has some lovely coats. Still tempted to try the Celtic & Co one if I can't find anything second hand... Kind of an insane price, but would hopefully last forever. Hmm.

Try searching for Aviator and Biker Jackets - the style is more Aviator given the lining, but the two terms do get confused

if you really fancy shearling (I don’t find mine too hot but only wear in the depths of winter), try BrandAlley. They regularly have shearling sales and if you are a first time buyer you can get a discount for registering.

It's worth looking in TKMaxx. I bought a Massimo Dutti flying jacket in there last year for about £100. I also bought a DKNY leather jacket for the same price and just missed out on a beautiful Hobbs coat that i'm still kicking myself about.

This is gorgeous. The burgundy is only £45 but sadly not many sizes.

Well just to say I found a Celtic and co shearling coat second hand , (for twenty quid, charity shop) , and it was that fabulous that if i’d have spent the £795 i’d have still totally got my money’s worth and not regretted it once .I wore it for years and years and gave it away in the end. I regret doing so massively😃.

@GreenOli I think the jacket is beautiful. If you can afford it definitely buy it. Every time you wear it you will feel special and its lovely and stylish. I say go for it!!!

Wow, so lucky! I've been trawling Vinted and eBay etc and watching a few but nothing I like quite as much as the Celtic and Co one. And they're all still a couple of hundred quid.