Yes, a mom may wear any coat she wishes (or choose to go without, whatever), but there are a handful of qualifying factors I’ve found that elevate a standard piece of outerwear into a Mom Coat. They are:
Pockets (obviously)
No fussy buttons or closures
Material that won’t get trashed if you have to pick up your kid and carry them and their muddy shoes rub …
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