Where to Find a Vegan Coat (Updated 2010)

If you are like the majority of vegans the search for a winter coat is neverending and not fun. Have you ever been out searching for a new coat and looked at the label only to find the coat is made of 10 or even just 5% wool. It make you wonder if they just added it because they had scraps lying around. I have been there and have been disappointed many times. I came up short so many times that I had a jacket I got in high school that I continued to wear way past high school and way past its time. It even began to get holes in it (although the lining, not the outside.) I went as far as taking it to a seamstress to see if she could save it for me. You could tell she wanted to laugh, but instead she just told me for what it will cost I would be better off just buying a new one. If only she knew that was easier said than done.

I eventually had to face the facts and search out a new coat. Plus, I needed something nice and dressy that I could wear; my former jacket was casual. One unsuspecting day I walked into Forever 21 and saw a really nice long coat on the rack. I was sure it had wool in it, but I decided to look anyway. There was absolutely no wool. I, of course, bought it. Later I thought, I should have stocked up. It was such a nice coat I wore it to my cousins wedding. From that day on I turn to Forever 21 every year to see their selection.

I have found that Forever 21 has the best selection of anyone and the very best price. Though they do still sell the wool ones so you have to still read the label or the site. Below are some links I found to some cute wool-free coats they have this year. Sometimes when you see stuff online it is hard to tell what you are going to get, but the couple coats I bought from them online I have been more than immpressed when I received them.

When shopping at Forever 21's site, for a coat, they usually start late summer and continuously add new coats through to winter. So, if you don't find something your style early on, just keep checking back. They add new and sell out often. There is bound to be something your style that will come up. There is a down fall; Forever 21 only carries sizes up to Large and their larges do not usually run big.

Pangea (www.theveganstore.com) sells a unisex Vegan Peacoat (link below). It is not as dressy stylish as the ones I mentioned above or near as cheap, at its cost of $199.95. But, it is still nice and it supports a good vegan company.

I have found some really nice coats at JCPenney's on occassion. And, thanks to the internet the selection has gotten bigger and you can save money by having your order shipped to your nearest store. Below are some they have available this year.

Here are some links to the vegan coats I have found this year.

Chadwicks

Chadwicks Short Hooded Coat Cute double breasted hooded coat available in various colors.

JC Penney

Liz Claiborne Scarf Coat Classic-style with detachable scarf. Available in 4 different colors

Peacoat-style Coat Available in several different styles. Junior sizes.

Persian Walker Coat Available in the very versatile black.

St. Johns Bay Fleece Peacoat

Forever 21

High Collar Belted Peacoat

Ponte Knit Coat Double breasted with removable belt.

Knit Trench Coat 100% cottton short double breasted.

Heavy weight Self-Tie Jacket, Double breasted

Trapeze Coat

Pangea

Pea Coats (men and women's)

Last but not least visit Vaute Couture for pages of absolutely beautiful 100% vegan coats. These coats are a bit on the higher end price (and quality) wise but the styles are to die for. If you have the money to spend on a nice winter coat that will keep you warm year after year while making you look amazing these are for you.

Vaute Couture Coats