winter coat help

[vernacular_life]

I don't know what to do about a winter coat this year.  I have a long black wool coat that is a bit big, but don't know if it will get me through Feb when I'll be 7 months along.  (For those who don't know, I live in Maryland where it does get cold.  I usually ride public transporation to work, so I'm outside a bit more than the average person)

Here are my options:
-make do with what i have and just leave my coats unbuttoned if I get really big.
-but a 'cheap' maternity coat from Target/Old Navy/ebay for around $40-$60
-get the Japanese Weekend 'convertable' coat that post baby, I can unzip the panel and have a normal 3/4 length coat -- $80 (the one linked isn't the one I'd get - I'd get a black microfiber one)


I'd like the last one, but since I probably won't be slinging/carrying the kid that much come the next winter, wonder about its practacality.


Help!

Comments

[onelargecat.livejournal.com]

I like the last option. Or at the very least, a cheaper coat from someplace else.

I would definitely NOT choose the "leave the coat unbuttoned" option. Waiting for a train in 5 degree weather is bad enough even when your coat DOES button!

[vernacular-life.livejournal.com]

You're realllly sad to be missing those Boston winters, won't you?!

I'm leaning to getting the last one - even if I dont like it once I get it, I can ebay it no problem....

[go-dawgs.livejournal.com]

I vote for option #3 because it's 2 jackets in one. One for baby-you, one for not-baby-you.

[vernacular-life.livejournal.com]

and since I'm such a coat-whore, yay! more coats for me!
I am the Imelda Marcos of coats....

[tinksdust.livejournal.com]

I also like the third option. It's nice that you can use it while you're pregnant as well as afterward. If you got something that fit while you're pregnant you wouldn't get as much use out of it once you "shrink". So if you end up having to spend a little more I'd think in the long run that it would be worth it to get more use.

[vernacular-life.livejournal.com]

I went on and 'bought it now'....the USED ones were going for $80, so I figure if all else fails, I can resell and not loose any money.