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Could those of you who have a sense of style have a quick look at this coat?

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PacificDogwood · 11/01/2013 21:58

Is it nice?
Or not?

I cannot tell, but am looking for a loooooong, warm winter coat, ideally water-resistent (which this one is).

Thank you for your opinions.
Oh, I am 5'6'', size 14, hour glass.

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IHeartKingThistle · 11/01/2013 22:02

Link?

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Samnella · 11/01/2013 22:03

It's the invisible coat.

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PacificDogwood · 11/01/2013 22:11

Oh crap Blush

I am getting overexcited, aren't I?

www.landsend.co.uk/Women%27s-Down-Chalet-Long-Coat/P_24235,en_GB,pd.html Here it is]]. Sorry.

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PacificDogwood · 11/01/2013 22:12
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CointreauVersial · 11/01/2013 22:12

I may have a sense of style but i'm short on psychic powers.... LINK!

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PacificDogwood · 11/01/2013 22:16
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Corygal · 11/01/2013 22:19

It looks ok but depends on what shape you are. Have you a long neck and no derriere? if so, fine. If not, try one of these - eg topper jacket - shop.uniqlo.com/uk/store/clothing/ultralightdown/women/

which is cheaper and has a curvier cut.

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LittlePandaBear · 11/01/2013 22:21

I would say it looks pratical and warm, rather than stylish and flattering...

But don't listen to me as I've recently bought a quilted jacket which is warm but my bum is freezing Grin

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rubytutu · 11/01/2013 22:24

well it is warm and it is long but although it may be water resistant down filled coats don't do too well in wet weather. but lands end customer service is great, you will have no probs returning it if it turns out to be not right for you.

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rubytutu · 11/01/2013 22:25

oh stylish and flattering oh no. no no not at all.

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Mspontipine · 11/01/2013 22:33

Gail was wearing similar tonight on Corrie :) They appear popular.

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PacificDogwood · 11/01/2013 22:33

Ok, so not good for my broad shoulders/big bum combo then.
I do have a waist though.

I've looked at the Uniqlo ones, they are so shiny....

Thanks for your opinions btw. I've stared at it so long I honestly could not tell what it might look like anymore.

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rubytutu · 11/01/2013 22:39

You need to work out what you need this kind of coat for. For me that is something I would wear to stand on cold rugby/football pitches or walking the dog as it is long would keep me warm. If I was going out somewhere smart I would wear a long wool coat and smart gloves. I don't think this kind of duvet coat can ever look stylish. But it will do what it is supposed to which is keep you warm.

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PacificDogwood · 11/01/2013 22:43

I have got a Merrell Wakefield (MN coat Grin) which if phantastic in rain, but not warm.
I also own the warmest ever Mountain Hardware down jacket which is brilliantly warm, but ends at the bum and does NOT do well in rain.

I would be using this coat to walk to work (10min walk), do school run, nip to local shops etc. Not for 'smart' IYKWIM.

Maybe I should have mentioned that I am 46, don't want to dress mutton-dressed-as-lamb, but equally not like my mum as I feel barely grown up. And I live in sunny Scotland....

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Samnella · 11/01/2013 22:44

I quite like it as a quilted coat goes. Are you tall and slim? Otherwise I think it would look bulky (I talk as a short plump person).

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PacificDogwood · 11/01/2013 22:48

Hello, fellow short/plump person Smile - no, I have never been described as tall and slim. And even when losing weight I remain broad-shouldered/big-boobed and -bummed...

I suppose rather than looking for the ultimate fashion statement, I mainly want to be warm, not scare little children with how I look and not have people pointing and sniggering behind my back.
Oh my standards slip and slip!

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Monty27 · 11/01/2013 22:50

Not stylish, unless you're a coathanger and beautiful.

(Not saying you're not beautful, but it's very .... boring)

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Samnella · 11/01/2013 22:54

Hello Smile I will see if I can find something but TBH I am neither know for my style or beauty Grin

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OliviaPeacein2013Mumsnet · 11/01/2013 22:56

ROAR at invisible coat

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Maryz · 11/01/2013 23:00

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Samnella · 11/01/2013 23:01

this?

You might need to get this vetoes by one of the sylish ones Wink

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Samnella · 11/01/2013 23:03

Thank you Olivia Blush. I have my moments. Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit and all that. I am meant to be tidying up. Someone tell me to get my lardy bum over to the dish washer.

And I meant vetoed Hmm

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Samnella · 11/01/2013 23:04

Grin Nice cooker. I now have an image of a woman walking down the road wearing a cooker Grin Grin

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