14 Serious Yet Stylish Winter Coats for Women in the Midwest

Choosing a stylish winter coat that can provide the necessary warmth a Midwest winter requires can be a daunting task.  We are here to help you.  You don’t need to sacrifice style for warmth or look like the “Michelin Man” when you are out and about.   Have a look at our selections, you may find one or two you like, or in our case maybe more.

The North Face

Women’s Thermoball Hooded Eco Parka– The Thermoball insulation mimics down feathers to keep you warm, even when wet.  Great for travel, this parka packs down into it’s own pouch.  Find it here or here.

Gotham 550 Fill Power Down Hooded Parka-(TNF Black Matte Shine- Bev’s fave)- This insulation is designed for warmth and the stand collar keeps your neck and chest warm.  Durable and water repellant finish.  Find it here.

Women’s Acropolis Parka–  The hood’s cocoon brim will keep you warm and protected in the coldest midwest weather.  A bungee waist cord cinches to avoid the Michelin Man look. We love the Vintage White. Link here.

Women’s Bagley Down–  This is a very warm coat with an over load of style.  The asymmetrical zipper rocks. Link here and here.

Patagonia

 Women’s Tres 3 in 1 Parka– This coat is awesome.  It is truly 3 coats in one.  The outer shell can be worn as a light rain coat, the inner puffer liner can be worn on a chilly day by itself.  All together, this coat is warm, water resistant and wind proof while maintaining style and being light weight.  The outer layer has a detachable hood and great looking stand up collar.  Literally you are getting 3 coats- thus the price tag is a bit high- however, worth every cent. Bev is on her second one and both of her daughters have them. Link here.

Arctic Willow 700 Fill Power Down Parka– The Arctic Willow Parka is intended for bitter cold midwest winter days. This coat will keep you warm.  Find it here.

Nano Puff Water Repellant Puffer Jacket-This coat is packable, warm and light, with an interior wind flap that protects from wind and precipation. Great coat to wear to the mall. Link here.

Marmot

 Women’s Prospect Coat- Don’t let the price tag scare you off.  The warmth this coat provides is priceless.  This is a serious coat- it’s long, 800 Fill Power Down Insulation and significantly repels precipitation. Removable hood. Link here

Cole Haan

Hooded Down and Feather Jacket- Fitted at the waist, bib insert and a stand up collar provides style and warmth all winter long. Link to here.

Bib Insert Down and Feather Fill Jacket- Longer Version of the above mentioned coat.  The ruched sides add more style to this coat in addition to the bib insert.  The longer version provides additional warmth. Link here.

       Bernardo

Down and PrimaLoft Fill Walker Jacket with Contrast Inset Bib-Really love this coat. On trend with the contrast inset bib, lightweight, packable and nice color assortment. Link here

Outdoor Research–

Super Transcendent Water Resistant, Gore Tex, 650 Fill Power Down- Internal storm flap keeps this wind proof and water resistant- perfect for the weather a midwest winter can throw at you.  Stylish as well. 

Link to nordstrom.com, rei and Outdoor Research

Orolay-

Women’s Thickened Down Jacket- This a great looking down jacket that comes in an assortment of colors and sizes.  Lightweight, very stylish, 6 large pockets and fleece lined hood. Val often gets compliments when she’s out and about in hers.   Link to orolay.com

Women’s Long Hooded Asymmetric Puffer Jacket- A very unique coat with panache.  Interesting details in addition to features that provide the ultimate in warmth.  Link to Orolay.com