Winter jackets are one of those fashion items that, in our professional opinion, are worthy of a financial investment. and extreme cold are part of the package deal that comes with living in Canada, so anything that will protect you from the elements — especially those that can last for months on end — shouldn't be spared. If you found last year's coat lacking, there are plenty of great new options to .
And since there's nothing like word of mouth to instill confidence, we've gone door-to-door (by that, we mean pinged our work Slack chat) to find out what the team is wearing this winter. To see — including puffer packets, sherpa coats, parkas and vests — in 2024-2025, check out our picks below. Quick shop: Best women's winter jackets in 2024-25 Bala Parka Lolë Boreal Down Jacket Knee-Length Parka with Removable Faux-Fur Hood Down Short Puffer Jacket The Long Puffer Shop the Canada Goose Bala Parka in black and white.
Is Canada Goose's Bala Parka expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Undoubtedly. If you are looking for a wear-everywhere jacket that combines style with extreme warmth, this is it.
Simply put, it's one of the best jackets I have ever owned or worn. It's rated between -15°C to -25°C and having worn it on a -20°C day with only a T-shirt underneath, I can promise you, it lives up to its claims. It has a flattering belted A-line silhouette and its collar reaches high enough to keep the lower half of your face warm and out of the wind.
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