When dressed up, this coat is simply made for winter weddings — but being from Patagonia, it looks just as correct when sat around a campfire. The high-pile fleece material feels synthetic to the touch and sheds a bit at first, but it does its job of keeping me insulated.
It has elasticated wrist cuffs and a high fuzzy collar also help block cool air from coming in. Even in high winds I don’t need a scarf when I wear this coat. I do however wish the collar had more structure to it, because it only stands on its own when zipped all the way up.
Another great feature its its dual zipper. I tested this coat by wearing it while climbing stairs and riding a bike. Because I can leave the top half zipped and the bottom half unzipped, it means I’m warm up around my core and my legs can still move freely.
The waist pockets are lined with a hand-warming fabric and have plenty of room to carry your essentials if you rather forgo a handbag. Plus, there’s a zippered interior chest pocket so you can keep your valuables secure and close. The Lonesome Mesa coat also comes in forest green and navy, but I chose the light beige because it’s a refreshing switch from the dark, shadowy winter coats I usually tend towards in wintertime. —Gabrielle Chase, senior associate style editor, Insider Reviews
