Style and function, at it’s best.
For several months I have had the luxury of putting Core Concepts Midtown Jacket through the ringer. It’s been fun, trying to thrash this jacket. Unfortunately, it still looks the same as the day they sent it to me, even after being washed and accidently dried numerous times.
When you see this coat, your first reaction is that it’s just for around town. You would be mistaken. The technical fabric makeup of the Midtown jacket puts it in a position to be worn anywhere you’re in the mood to do the wearing, which for me, was everywhere. It went hiking, it went biking, it went running, it saw some surprise rainstorms, and how did it handle all that? Flawlessly. The best part was that it is cute enough to head off to dinner in afterwards.
My favorite two parts of the Midtown jacket are the chest pockets and the fuzzy sleeves. The chest pocket fits my cell phone, my credit cards, and a power bar, all at once without changing the look of the coat, or making me look oddly, lopsidedly, well endowed. The sleeve is misleading. By the pictures you would think that it’s a rather wide sleeve that may get drafty. Not so, there is actually an inner sleeve that is made of soft, fuzzy, Plartec® Windpro® that hugs your wrist and keeps out the draft.
My only caveat: Beware of the waist straps when using the restroom. They have a tendency to take a dip!
If you are looking for a dual purpose, well fitting, stylish coat that has a great mix of fashion coupled with functionality, make your way over to the Core Concepts online store, and order yourself the Midtown Jacket.
Amy says:
This jacket is totally “you” (not a phrase I use often). I’ve been envious of how you can wear it for anything and throw it on after training and look totally put together…yea, I’ve noticed! Were it not for my need of a puffy coat to hibernate in this winter, this jacket would make my wish list for shizzle.
And what a beautifully written review, by the way! Bravo!
October 9th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Troy says:
I have certainly loved the way it looked on you and I was very glad how it reacted to the dyer… sorry.
October 9th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Hillary says:
I think this jacket could potentially solve my jacket dilemma. I always want a stylish jacket but I love all of the weather blocking features of my technical jackets. I’m glad someone has finally figured out to make a non-utilitarian technical jacket. I hope to get one soon.
October 9th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Mom says:
I think it looks great on you!! I will go check out the web site and see what else they make.
Luv U
October 9th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Laura J says:
I love how this jacket “has it all” and it is very flattering as well! Knowing you, Sonja, I am sure it is well-used and tested in all kinds of crazy weather!
October 10th, 2008 at 6:39 am
Hillary says:
Did you know that you are a Core Concepts Every Day Pro? http://corelayers.com/about/
October 10th, 2008 at 6:54 am
Sonja says:
Huh, who knew? I’de say I qualify for that title…
October 10th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Coffee lady says:
What I like about this jacket, it’s weather blocking (a definite must for me) and stylish, something difficult to find. Nice color also.
October 12th, 2008 at 10:46 am