The Warmest Jacket Around

My husband and I took a trip to Europe over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2025. We knew going in that it would be chilly. We're from Iowa, so that didn't phase us much at all. Bundling up is a winter pastime around here!

I didn't have a great winter coat option on hand, so I went on the search for one that would make Midwesterners proud (and envious). 

After checking out many options in stores and online, I found just the one for me. The Orolay 092 Universe® Women's Thickened Down Jacket. After trying it on for the first time, I truly believed it was the first real winter coat I've ever had!

Here's what it looks like on:

It may be a little bulky for some, but I'm not a fitted jacket girl. I want to feel like I'm wearing a comforter, and if I look like a marshmallow, even better!

Here's what I especially like about it:

• ​It is WARM. Some may argue too warm. But that's the point!
• There are exterior and interior pockets. This was perfect for traveling Europe because I could keep money and IDs securely stored in the interior zipped pocket. We were warned several times about pick pocketers, so this was a feature I looked for specifically. The exterior pockets were handy for my phone, excursion tickets, personal care items, and so on. No purse necessary! Always a plus in my book.
• It is durable. The material is high quality, windproof, and waterproof. It also appears to be stainproof, I haven't needed to wash it yet. It's a jacket I'll keep for years to come.
• To me, it looks fashionable and unlike other jackets I've seen others wear. I wanted something unique, and I love the pop of the black zippers against the taupe color.

If you're in the market for a jacket, I highly recommend Orolay! They're often running sales, which I took advantage of. The coat came when expected and they sent it in its own special bag that could be reused for off-season storage. 

Stay warm out there, friends!