Review: wool blend coat from Old Navy

I imagine that some of you have spotted this short wool blend coat on the Old Navy site and are curious about it. I decided to order it when I had a 30% off coupon and it was on sale. I got it for $28 so that right there is a definite plus. I was leaning toward the red but decided on the black because I already have accessories that go better with a neutral color. I would be happy with any of the three available colors, though.

Since the coat is a wool blend and the sleeves are not full length, I won’t be wearing it when it’s freeze your face off cold. This is an early winter or very early spring coat. With gloves and a scarf, it will be plenty toasty for me when the temps are a little milder. If you live in an area that doesn’t get oh my God did my lungs just crystallize? cold, this might be your warm winter coat.

The lining inside the black coat is a nice, satiny pewter colored polyester that is fully sewn in and comfortable. The outer fabric is a smooth wool blend. The construction is nice and the proportions are unique. I was worried about the dramatic collar but I quite like it. I really like where the belt sits and that the bottom hem hits right below my hip.

I know some people think the shorter sleeves on a coat are impractical but the look is too cute to let that deter me. The sleeves are around bracelet length on me and look fantastic with the long, cashmere blend gloves I picked up from Lane Bryant.

I haven’t worn the coat out yet but I expect to very soon when the temperature drops a bit. I’m trying to think of something I don’t like about it and I can’t say there’s anything that would keep me from recommending it. The sleeve length might put some people off so just be aware of that feature.

The short wool blend coat is on sale for $60 in sizes 1-4X. I’d say it runs true to size so follow the size chart.

Bonus deal: You can save up to 25% off at Old Navy with the code ONSAVE15 through November 24th.

Comments

[Moe]

I think it's lovely. It's a good thing you got it to go with the cashmere gloves. ;)

[TsuKata]

I bought a cropped wool coat from Old Navy 2 years ago, and it's one of my favorite fall coats. It, too, had the shorter sleeves, but that works perfectly for me, because I have short arms! :) And the cropped length made the "normal" plus size a petite perfect fit for me.

[C]

I got it in khaki and I wore it for the first time yesterday and got a crapton of compliments. I was reading a mag (Lucky or Instyle) and they were saying that while cropped sleeves might seem impractical, it keeps your sweater sleeves from bunching which I thought was kind of valid. Now I feel like I want the red one. The khaki is lined in an electric yellow that's really cute. Also (whew, this comment is long) all the outerwear is going to be 50% off on black friday.

[Sharona]

" (Lucky or Instyle) and they were saying that while cropped sleeves might seem impractical, it keeps your sweater sleeves from bunching"

That's SUCH a load of hooey.

The lining keeps stuff from sticking to the coat. If Lucky is so worried about its sweaters sticking to its coats, it should go without coats-- except oops! it's only the sleeves that stick! Such magic!