Cosmopolitan
I don't actually play The Sims very often - most of the time I'm too busy creating and only play almost accidentally in the process of testing items and taking screenshots. However, with the release of The Sims 3 fast approaching, I decided I really should spend some time playing The Sims 2. I only very recently installed Apartment Life and am in the process of exploring Belladonna Cove. While I was settling my Sim into her new apartment, winter arrived. I hadn't realised how much time Sims actually spend wearing outerwear during the winter and I quickly became frustrated with the very limited selection of outerwear that comes with the game. I started off by adding tights to the Glamour Life Stuff fur coats (something which had irritated me for a long time!), so that gave me a few extra items. Next, I remembered a Nightlife coat dress mesh I'd always liked - although I personally don't like the Maxis textures it comes with. I played around with the colours and added a turtle neck sweater and stockings to create a stylish set of outerwear.
As explained above, this set was made for my own personal use, but I decided to share it in case other people shared my frustration at the paucity of outerwear supplied with the game.The original mesh was for adults only but I've converted it to work for young adults too - even students deserve nice winter clothing! Look for the coats in the outerwear category. Nightlife is required in order for the coats to show up in your game - and also Seasons, as these items are categorised as outerwear.