Help me find a cocoon coat

[EldritchCleavage]

I need a new winter coat, and I have always liked cocoon coats. Any colour, as long as it isn't black. I'd like it to have full-length sleeves, be no shorter than just above the knee and if at all possible, to have a collar. Any ideas, S & B gurus?

[EldritchCleavage]

I forgot to say, budget is up to £300.

[SundaySimmons]

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Helene+Berman+Cocoon+cashmere+wool+blend+coat/167898847,default,pd.html?cm_mmc=Google+Shopping--Product+Extensions+And+Listings--Helene+Berman-_-_Helene+Berman+Cocoon+cashmere+wool+blend+coat&$$ja=cgid:7042192075%7Ctsid:44970%7Ccid:146504515%7Clid:56008319395%7Cnw:g%7Ccrid:29474166355%7Crnd:747506285623321993%7Cdvc:t%7Cadp:1o2%7Cmt:

[SundaySimmons]

Bit over budget

www.johnlewis.com/jaeger-double-face-cocoon-coat-mid-grey/p675133?kpid=232384545&s_kenid=0c265952-630c-83c8-f2ef-00004beb8551&s_kwcid=ppc_pla&tmad=c&tmcampid=73

[SundaySimmons]

Gorgeous

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/113070153/red-alpaca-wool-oversized-tulip-cocoon?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_promoted_en_gb&utm_campaign=clothing_high

[EldritchCleavage]

Ooh, thank you you lovely people.
They are all beautiful, though I fear the first one is probably too short (I will freeze to death in a mid-thigh coat I think). I keep saying I don't want red (never wear it) but that third one is calling to me. Decisions decisions.

I've found this: lovely, but red, and this. I like the teal colour, but does it look at bit 'old biddy' with that prim collar?

[SundaySimmons]

I like both but would avoid a one way zip as they can give/break at the bottom.

Go for buttons or a two way zip that can be undone at the bottom to allow more movement.

[snowlie]

I like the coat from etsy - it's nice and simple which help to highlight the cut of the coat.

[EldritchCleavage]

I think the etsy one is edge-to-edge, ie. no fastenings, which is not v warm, especially on windy days.

[sweetmelody]

Ooh I was going to post a similar thread...

I totally covet that mink-coloured Jaeger one, but it is 'double-faced' or, like Eldritch says, edge-to-edge and so has no fastenings, nor lining for that matter.

Beautiful colour and shape, but just not practical as a main winter coat.

Anyone seen anything similar, particularly that colour which would make a change from my usual camel?

[SundaySimmons]

I had an edge to edge coat years ago and overlapped the edges and sewed on large hook and eyes.

[BeattieBow]

I'm also looking for a cocoon coat - in grey preferably. Haven't seen one though so can't help! There are some nice coats in Cos though, have you looked at those? see here

[buttercrumble]

That Maggio one is beautiful

[EldritchCleavage]

Aha, Sunday, I am pondering that now...

I saw the Cos ones, and there is a cocoon coat but very dark navy. I was hoping for something more jazzy colourwise.

here is a grey cocoon coat, though the sleeves are too short for my liking.

[noddyholder]

this not strictly cocoon but friend has it and its lovely hers was tiny and it still fitted me and I am quite busty It s alovely shape on

[SundaySimmons]

The red one is made to order so why don't you ask her if she can make you one that does up?

I love it!

[SundaySimmons]

Not completely cocoon

www.johnlewis.com/avoca-sharon-coat-red/p651262?s_afcid=af_92295&awc=1203_1379084446_6b62073a751f6b194ecdcf899e96adff

[SundaySimmons]

www.johnlewis.com/joules-sharbury-wool-coat-red/p633206?s_afcid=af_92295&awc=1203_1379084517_840b4ba1f800b064d523fbe15449c0c8

[SundaySimmons]

www.toast.co.uk/product/coats+and+jackets/C0AAJ/RIMOUSKI+COAT.htm?clr=C0AAJ_darkemerald&cmpid=LinkShare

[noddyholder]

love

[noddyholder]

love that toast one sunday

[EldritchCleavage]

Tried [http://maboutique.co.uk/en/gerard-darel-funnel-neck-tulip-coat.html this one]] on over the weekend. I looked rotund. I may have to rethink the whole cocoon coat concept. Bah.

[EldritchCleavage]

Bollocks. link

[snowlie]

I have my eye on the Zara one too Noddy I like this one in grey from French connection - I know not a cocoon coat but maybe worth a nose!

[snowlie]

The Avoca coat makes the model look chunky. What body shape is best suited to this kind of coat?

[SoupDragon]

The Etsy one does have a row of buttons on it but only overlaps by about an inch.