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Kenneth Cole

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Our daughter is 17 and wants a brown peacoat.    I've found two options, one from J. Crew and one from Target.  Does anyone have any opinions on either of these.  I know J. Crew is probably better quality, but sometimes Target has really great stuff.    The Target one is online only, so maybe one of you have it??


Do I consider this an investment piece that she'll wear for years or go with the less expensive version?


Here are the pics:


  J. Crew, $225.00


Our traditional fitted peacoat in pure Italian wool, with a wider stand-up collar and shoulder epaulets. Double hook-and-eye closure at collar. Double-breasted button closure. Trapunto stitching at collar stand. Epaulets. Slit pockets. Locker loop. Interior piping. Back vent. Fully lined. Hits just below hip. Import. Dry clean. Catalog/jcrew.com only.


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- Expresso Hip Length Wool Peacoat - STarget, $99.99


• Chic details freshen up a warm, casual pea coat in dark brown to create one of the most versatile jackets in your wardrobe, year after year
• Shell is 60% wool/40% rayon; lining is polyester
• Wide lapels; 3/4 self-belt forms a shaped look at the waist; princess seams; button shoulder tabs; 2 slash pockets; fully lined
• Contoured fit
• Dry clean only



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Teenagers are fickle - I'd probably go with the Target one.

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From a quality standpoint, I'd go with the J.Crew, but if your daughter changes her style/taste alot, I'd go w/the the Target...

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I'd go with the Target coat. But I'd also get a few scarves/gloves sets to give it different looks. I've gotten some really nice wool coats at TJ Maxx and Marshalls and Loehmans over the years. You may be able to find a brand that you think will outlast the Target for about the same price.


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Marc Jacobs

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My husband had a coat from J.Crew and it was not the best quality for the price. This was a few years ago and I haven't tried their coats since, so they may be fine now.

Do you have a Burlington Coat Factory near you? I have found that they carry a lot of really nice coats, good lines and options too.

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