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smart buy
Before purchasing a
down coat, check the
tag to make sure the
shell is water-resistant:
Down loses its
insulating properties
when wet:
VESTED INTEREST
(TOP LEFT) This silver
down-filled vest and faux-
fur trapper add a touch
of ski lodge style to any
outdoor adventure.
Lauren by Ralph Lauren
Active, $
139
; select Mac/s
stores. Faux-fur trapper,
Hat Attack, $
75
;
at Diane T,
718
/
923-5777
TRIM DOWN
(BOTTOM LEFT) Wearing a
down coat shouldn’t make
you look over-inflated—extra
bulk doesn’t necessarily equal
extra warmth. A built-in belt
instantly slims.
100
% down
belted coat with hood,
Lauren by Ralph Lauren,
$
199
; at select Marys stores.
Kay skirt, Club Monaco,
$
139
; clubmonaco.com.
Mixed rib turtleneck sweater,
Coldwater Creek, $
30
;
coldwatercreek.com.
Exploded plaid scarf, Charter
Club, $
42
; macys.com
(On wall) Yukon classic
down jacket, Eddie Bauer,
$
99
; eddiebauer.com
GO FAUX
(ABOVE) Allergic to down?
A filling of polyester fibers
is the next best option.
While synthetic insulators
can’t match down’s natural
warmth, they dry faster, are
easier to clean, and are less
expensive.
100
% synthetic
nylon zip vest, On Navy, $
40
;
at Od Navystores Nordic
FairIsle sweater; Garnet
Hill, $i
38
;gprnethill.com.
Slim stretch fve-pocket
cords. Garnet Hill, $
88
;
garnethill.com. Savvy fur
wedge, American Eagle by
Payless, $
45
; payless.com.
