Save vs. Splurge: Grey Wool Coat

Smythe belted wrap coat

A grey wool coat is a staple of any winter wardrobe. 

With a variety of designs available in stores and online, there's a style to suit every budget. Keeping both ends of a budget in mind, we've rounded up two styles with Canadian ties to try on for size this winter. 

Save vs. Splurge: Grey Wool Coat

THE SPLURGE: SMYTHE Belted Wrap Coat

$1,095

Smythe belted wrap coat

An investment, for sure, this Belted Wrap Coat from the Canadian brand Smythe is a chic outerwear style that will find a place in your wardrobe for years to come. 

Made in Canada from a wool-blend herringbone (that features a percentage of recycled wool, for a sustainable spin!) it boasts a perfectly relaxed fit that's described by the brand as "bathrobe style." Cosy, indeed.

THE SAVE: Denver Hayes Women's Wool Coat

$199.99 $79.99


Grey wool coat save versus splurge Smythe Denver Hayes

On the savings side, there's this simply straightforward style that's versatile and timeless. To put it simply, this wool-blend design from Canadian retailer Mark's offers a lot of bang for your budget. 

With its to-the-knee length and single-button front, it's an outerwear style that can easily take you from work to weekend errands (and everywhere in between).