I don't know if this is to your taste but how about something like this?

 

If you want warmth, and your budget is comfortable, try Overland Co. for fine shearlings. The warmest plushest coats/jackets you will own, and look good with any dress short of SC and suits.

https://www.overland.com/Products/S...T.srch=1&WT.mc_id=GAPPC_Coats&utm_nooverride=1&gclid=CIKBvqqI57sCFdBlOgodCxEAwg

 

How much of a winter coat does one need in Hawaii?

 

How much of a winter coat does one need in Hawaii?

people in Hawaii occasionally leave the island for other places.

 

I'd recommend a pea coat. They're a traditional casual coat but also very trendy right now too.

 

people in Hawaii occasionally leave the island for other places.

Got it. You travel a fair amount.

 

people in Hawaii occasionally leave the island for other places.

Why????

 

Why????

Indeed.

And if you need a winter coat for 'everyday' wear, you're not spending much time in Hawaii at all.

As for a recommendation, I like the look of a double-breasted pea coat for casual wear.

 

Why????

well if you want an honest answer.
Hawaii was "designed" to be what outsiders consider paradise.
for local people its just an everyday place.
the tourism industry brings a lot of money but creates very high land values.
As a result, you have very high rent and high cost of living.
Many locals like to leave Hawaii either due to better employment opportunities (everything here is relegated to the service industry or military bases), dream of home ownership, better education for children.
I actually spend half my time outside of the state due to work.

 

well if you want an honest answer.
Hawaii was "designed" to be what outsiders consider paradise.
for local people its just an everyday place.
the tourism industry brings a lot of money but creates very high land values.
As a result, you have very high rent and high cost of living.
Many locals like to leave Hawaii either due to better employment opportunities (everything here is relegated to the service industry or military bases), dream of home ownership, better education for children.
I actually spend half my time outside of the state due to work.

Yes, my understanding is a lot of people who live there have two jobs.
I don't think many people understand how the costs of many things we take for granted on the mainland are way more expensive there. eg Milk, eggs, beef....

 

Yes, my understanding is a lot of people who live there have two jobs.
I don't think many people understand how the costs of many things we take for granted on the mainland are way more expensive there. eg Milk, eggs, beef....

It is expensive for sure, but Shiro's Siamin Haven is still reasonable. The ladies at the Waimalu shop have been there for years and still call me by name. Every time I'm in Hawaii I stop by.

 

How cold does it get where you go?

What is your price range?

 

How about a leather jacket? All sorts of styles and prices.

I've seen some of my friends buy casual leather jackets which have a zip-in fleece liner. You could remove the liner for flying and living in Hawaii, and put it in when you travel.

I also enjoy the idea that a leather jacket is a "beat around jacket" in that if you get caught in the rain or snow, it might get a little rumpled, but it isn't permanent. It's utility, but not pretension.

 

... a zip-in fleece liner. You could remove the liner for flying and living in Hawaii, and put it in when you travel.

I like zipper liners very much.