The hood on your winter coat

[Jazzy1]

This may come as a surprise, but there's a good chance you are wearing the hood on your winter coat wrong. A hat trick one woman posted on social media has gone viral. Jessica Alzamora is from Chicago and posted a video on how she wears her coat. Within 24 hours of posting the video, it had more than 5 million views. Inside Edition went to the crossroads of the world, Times Square, to show how to use your hood to stay warm.

Thoughts about tucking the fur in?

 

[Aunt Bea]

This reminds me of the military surplus snorkel parkas that were popular in the 60s and 70s.


When the fur is rolled in or is it out, the fine hairs provide a bit of extra insulation without obstructing the view.

 

[Della]

I like her method because then I would have my peripheral vision back and would be less likely to step in front of a car in the parking lot.

 

[Gemma]

Good idea, especially if it's snowing and windy.

 

[hollydolly]

LOL.... so what if your hood doesn't have fur around it ?

 

[GoodEnuff]

LOL.... so what if your hood doesn't have fur around it ?

No fur on mine. It has elastic around the outer edge and it does block vision. I fold it back on the outside; that helps. I also wear a scarf underneath that wraps around my head and neck.

 

[jujube]

Here in Florida, the hood usually hangs down the back of the jacket and comes in handy for hanging the coat on a hook.....lol.

 

[retiredtraveler]

I thought everyone knew this. I'm from Chicago area and this is nothing new.

 

[Been There]

Great video.

 

[That Lady in PA]

I thought everyone knew this. I'm from Chicago area and this is nothing new.

I know, right? Common knowledge here too (and has been for decades), but she goes viral?

 

[Babs2u]

Mine doesn't have fur. I use it mostly if its raining.. Of course Atlanta isn't Chicago,

 

[David777]

Not a coat style one sees in my region but that looks logical.

Per below, have an expensive ski parka with a detachable hood. Use layering with lots of base and mid layer selections for all clothing winter dressing. For skiing head use, have two layering weights of balaclavas under a helmet plus various ski goggles. When cold below 20F, having even the tiniest skin areas open to the cold air is increasingly unpleasant, especially when moving at speed due to wind chill.

 

[Been There]

This reminds me of the military surplus snorkel parkas that were popular in the 60s and 70s.

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When the fur is rolled in or is it out, the fine hairs provide a bit of extra insulation without obstructing the view.

The "Snorkel" Name: The parka earned its nickname because its fur-lined hood could be fully zipped up, leaving only a small opening, or "tunnel," for the “wiener” (wearer) to look out, effectively acting like a snorkel to protect the face from icy winds. I had to add the word “wiener” in that spot. Maybe to get a smile.

 

[RambleTamble]

This reminds me of the military surplus snorkel parkas that were popular in the 60s and 70s.

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When the fur is rolled in or is it out, the fine hairs provide a bit of extra insulation without obstructing the view.

I had one of those! (Not that brand, but one of those snorkel parkas)

 

[Been There]

I have a Tommy Hilfiger parka I bought at the end of the season 2 years ago at an outlet in D.C. It was retailed at $300. You won’t believe this, but when I walked in the store, I saw a young lady doing mark downs, so I walked over to where she was and immediately she asked me if I wanted a great deal. I said “ maybe.” She told me this is a $300 jacket in retail stores and they are only allowed to mark them down no more than 25%.

After that, she said she was marking them down to $150, plus an extra 40% off, which made the price $90. After that, she handed me a store coupon for another 25% off. The price was now $67.50. I asked if the customer can stack coupons and markdowns. She told me “yeah, here you can.” I bought 3 of them. One for me and 1 for my niece. I bought a L, M and a S. I didn’t know my niece’s size so I bought 1 of each. She took the S and I sold the M. I live in Florida, but I am holding on to it. I do go north occasionally. No fur on the jacket anywhere. Warmest coat I ever had.