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I found one of these in my size at a local pseudo-milsurp store: http://www.russianarmysurplus.com/military.php?gid=156
When combined with a synthetic fleece under-coat, this jacket makes me impervious to the windy -40C weather that I must endure while waiting for buses. It's all wool and weighs a ton... but not a single wisp of wind gets through the chest, especially with that double-breasted closure. The weight of the wool also makes it flap less in the wind, keeping your legs warmer.
Anyways, combine it with a dark coloured scarf, leather gloves (with liners!), and a real hat (not a toque) and you'll probably be better dressed than your boss -- I know I am.
Lastly, I find it hard to argue with the price - I've spent more money on fancy ski jackets and ski pants than I did on this practical and dressy coat.
I....I don't know what to say. That may be EXACTLY what I've been looking for all this time. How thick is the wool, would you say?