: She looked for photos of the zippers and buttons. Plastic zippers on a heavy coat are a red flag for durability.

: Unlike the main site, this is where Amazon dumps brand-new overstock for up to 70% off.

: She checked the "Details" tab. If a "wool coat" was actually 100% polyester, she skipped it. She held out for at least a 60-80% wool or cashmere blend for actual warmth.