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can you recommend a waterproof light jacket

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7ate9 · 19/04/2013 21:08

Please?

I'm 30, 5ft 9 and size 12ish.
It can be quite casual, though I particularly love the belt mac style, fairly stylish ie I would lose a hood for a nice look. It is for pushing buggy around etc, mainly worn with jeans. Not too warm as I get warm enough pushing a double! I quite like ones that cover the bum or are a bit longer as I hate wet/ bum thighs. Can stuff hair in a hat if need be though, it's not for serious walking.

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puggirl · 19/04/2013 22:07

Just got a rain mac from Next. £28 thin but rainproof with a hood, patterned. Haven't a clue how to do a link so 785-779 is item number.

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ZenNudist · 19/04/2013 22:08

Nothing useful to add sorry but watching with interest.

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awkwardsis · 19/04/2013 22:09

Merrell Wakefield is a bit of a mn cliche but I wouldn't be without mine. I think mine was £70 in a sale last year, but its totally waterproof and has been worn to death.

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7ate9 · 19/04/2013 22:25

pug girl, is a pac a mac as in one you screw up into a bag?

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carrielou2007 · 20/04/2013 10:55

Have to say the merrel Wakefield us the best thing I have found ever! I bought one neatly 3 years ago, perfect for half hour walk to school whilst pushing buggy. Smart enough for work. Wore most of last year due to terrible weather. I need something just kind it but s bit thinner though as wear with a jumper in winter but a bit warm for now until about September if warmer this year!

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carrielou2007 · 20/04/2013 10:56

Forgot to say perfect fur your height and the sleeves are lively and long do no gaps between gloved and wrists for us talk girls!!

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puggirl · 20/04/2013 21:51

No bag came with the item, but it will fold up very small. I brought it to use in the evening on a cycling holiday, where it will most probably rain every day...

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Earlybird · 20/04/2013 21:59

Does the Wakefield come in only black? That is all I can see when I google.

The endless search for a warm/dry/stylish rain jacket continues.....

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ZaraW · 21/04/2013 07:18

www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/Sale/AllProducts/PRDOVR~64545/99102592558/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~rain%20jacket/64545.jsp

I love this from J Crew but can't afford over 200 quid for it. Will keep an eye out if it ever goes on sale.

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FrugalFashionista · 21/04/2013 07:55

If you like the funky Nordic look, Danefae have some great coats. I spend my 2nd mat leave pushing the buggy in neverending rain and these coats were a lifesaver.