1) It can be dressed up or dressed down. I love wearing it with a pair of light wash jeans and a t-shirt or adding it to an all black ensemble for a more polished look.
2) It adds dimension to any outfit. It even works well with other patterns. I Love wearing mine with striped blouses, for example.
3) For a capsule wardrobe that sticks to neutrals, this is a great statement piece that also manages to function much like any of my other trusted basics. This coat has actually gotten more wear than my solid-colored coats this winter.
4) It's extremely warm and cozy, which makes it a very practical purchase for the colder months.
5) It satisfies my craving for prints in my wardrobe.
6) People don't always see the outfit I put together in the winter, so I like the fact that the item I throw on every day over everything else is a bit more interesting.
7) It's such an easy piece to wear. There isn't anything fussy about it. No belt. Perfect length. A bit over-sized as to fit chunky knits comfortably underneath it. And no itchy materials.
There are so many options out there and at every price point. For a sustainable option, I'd check out Vestiaire Collective or The Real Real. Both of these online retailers sell secondhand clothing and are often the first place I look when adding to my own wardrobe.
