A List of the Very Best Winter Coats

Winter officially begins on December 21, but weather-wise, it's already here. Now that we've sorted out which boots are the best, we're moving on to coats.
How To Winterize A Coat
I was raised in a temperate climate — New Zealand, to be precise — but it didn't take me long to grasp the absolute, primal importance of coats in much of North America. (Moving to Minnesota in January will teach you the value of a proper winter coat in, oh, about 15 seconds. Which is about the time it took the parts…
Coats For Cubs
Instead of attacking fur-owners, the Humane Society asks for donations of old coats, which are used to keep orphaned animals warm. "The fur garments act as a surrogate mother. It is a warm and furry substitute," said a spokesman. [CSMonitor]
Catch Your Death
British Jezzies have probably heard the stereotype that northern "Geordies" are known for venturing out in skimpy duds without coats. A team of scientists is seeking to determine whether this underdressing is genetic. [MentalFloss]
People In Washington Need To Get Over Themselves And Their Jackets
When the White House last week released this image of Obama, taken on his first day at work, the NY Times Sheryl Gay Stolberg says, "The capital flew into a bit of a tizzy."
Teens Today Think Coats Are Tres Uncool
We're always curious as to what's hot and what's not among American adolescents, and this morning, we learned something shocking: Midwestern teens don't much like coats! In a Today Show segment titled "Leonard's Look", Mike Leonard took to the streets of suburban Chicago (high temperature yesterday: 27 degrees) and…
