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7 Signs You Need a New Winter Coat

If you are someone who is careful with your money, you might have been holding off on replacing your winter coat. There are some signs that you might notice when it comes time for you to go out and buy yourself a new winter coat.

1. Your Old Coat is Very Much Out of Style

The clothing that you wear can say a lot about you. If you choose to wear something that was stylish a decade or two ago but is not stylish anymore, you might get some people to think poorly of you. Even if you don’t judge others by their appearance, you might replace an outdated winter coat to keep others from judging you by yours.

2. Your Coat Has Stains on It

A winter coat is worn outside. It covers your other clothing and can be subject to abuse. If your winter coat has stains on it and you have been unable to get those stains out of it, you might consider buying a new winter coat in order to look clean and respectable when you go out and about.

3. Your Old Coat Has Never Been Warm Enough

If you have struggled through winter after winter with a coat that has never been warm enough for you, it might be time to buy a new coat. If you are tired of layering up your clothing beneath your coat in order to stay warm, you might look for a new coat that offers you extra insulation and that will keep you comfortable.

4. The Zipper Has Stopped Working

If you are unable to zip your coat because the zipper on it has had enough and will no longer move up and down, it is time to get a new coat. If a button has broken off your coat or the snaps on the coat no longer work, look for something new.

5. Your Old Coat Doesn’t Match Anything Else You Wear

There are times when a perfectly good coat just doesn’t work for you any longer because you have had a change in the type of clothing that you wear. If your coat does not match the boots that you love to wear or if it does not go with the style of pants that you find yourself wearing most often, consider replacing it.

6. Your Coat Has a Hole in It

Any type of hole in your coat can grow into a real problem if you ignore it. A hole can cause you to get stared at and it might let cool air reach your body. You should replace your coat if it has a tear or hole in it.

7. You Have Gained or Lost Weight

If you have put on extra weight or you have lost weight, your coat might not fit in the way that it used to. You want your coat to fit your body well, not hang loosely on it or be too tight to zip up. Consider buying a new coat if you have experienced a change in your weight.

There are many beautiful winter coats available today. If you have noticed an issue with your current coat, consider buying yourself a new one.

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Alex is the co-author of 100 Greatest Plays, 100 Greatest Cricketers, 100 Greatest Films and 100 Greatest Moments. He has written for a wide variety of publications including The Observer, The Sunday Times, The Daily Mail, The Guardian and The Telegraph.

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