I don’t like to be reminded of the long, cold winter ahead but sometimes it pays to be prepared.

For the last three winter seasons, I waited too long to find the perfect down parka and refused to walk away with an ill-fitting, too-puffy coat. This year, I decided to shop early and have set my sight on this Ugg Australia Belted Down Parka.

This down coat is lightweight and cinched at the waist with a ruched belt, allowing me to be both warm and stylish!

Ugg Australia Belted Down Parka is available at Nordsrom for $450.