My feed
Premium

Please
or
to access all these features

For beauty and fashion style advice, join in our Style forum chat.

Style & Beauty

Can anyone recommend a Didrikson coat that is flattering?

62 replies

bishboschone · 08/02/2014 11:16

I went and tried some on today as I'm fed up of getting wet at school. The ones I saw were all very manly . I've seen ones that look nicer on line . Has anyone got one that is a nice shape and super waterproof with a massive hood ( loved the hood!) Tia

OP posts:
Report
bishboschone · 08/02/2014 13:25

I have found the Thelma on line . It looks nice . Has anyone per chance got this one ?

OP posts:
Report
claudeekishi · 08/02/2014 14:00

The Cathlyn looks boring from the front but really nice from behind. But I have ceased to care about flattering now that I own a Didrikson. It's warm and totally rainproof, I'm happy :)

Report
bishboschone · 08/02/2014 14:02

Is that the one you have ?

OP posts:
Report
claudeekishi · 08/02/2014 14:10

Yes!

Report
bishboschone · 08/02/2014 14:42

Thanks .. I'll look.. Did you get it online ? There aren't many shops that sell them around here.

OP posts:
Report
DrNick · 08/02/2014 14:52

get the North face one I have - EVERY TIME i wear it I get a rl compliment.

Report
lurkingaround · 08/02/2014 15:05

Which north face have you DrN? Was hoping to pick up one or a Didrikson in the sales. Yy I know, slim chance, but no harm in hoping.

Report
bishboschone · 08/02/2014 15:05

Can you do a link or give me a name ? I need to be dry !

OP posts:
Report
DrNick · 08/02/2014 15:08

sure - think its called the artic or summat.
This woman nobbled me at rugby - am SURE it was a mumsnetter to ask me about it and i tell you EVERY TIME someone admires it. Blokes too

Report
DrNick · 08/02/2014 15:09
Report
DrNick · 08/02/2014 15:09
Report
bishboschone · 08/02/2014 15:18

How is the hood? Te good on the Didrikson is brilliant ! Grin

OP posts:
Report
LoveIsTheDrug · 08/02/2014 15:21

@ busty


I must be weird. I don't get the Didrikson love. They just look like frumptastic MumCoats to me Confused

Report
TeamWill · 08/02/2014 15:22

I have a Northface Artic Parka and it is very warm- it has to be very cold for me to get it out !

I also have a Merrell (cant remember the name) which is waterproof and in its 3rd year of wear. Its very similar to the Merrell Miette which is very nicely shaped.

Report
bishboschone · 08/02/2014 15:23

I didn't get thrm either but I'm fed up of being wet ! The good is genius . I have a fabulous puffa coat from Zara for when it's cold . I just need waterproof and wind proof for when it's raining . I went into blacks and mountain warehouse and there are no nice coats .. !!

OP posts:
Report
bishboschone · 08/02/2014 15:23

Hood

OP posts:
Report
LoveIsTheDrug · 08/02/2014 15:24

Will, mate has a north face coat and says the same. In fact hers is one of the down puffa ones so she hardly wears it because it can't get rained on! What a waste of a couple of hundred quid!

Report
TeamWill · 08/02/2014 15:25

I agree Love they are quite baggy .
I love my Merrell it gives me a nice curvy shape but there was a weird "My coat has nipples "thread about it < mine doesn't> Grin

Report
MissWimpyDimple · 08/02/2014 15:26

Didriksons amazing but built for slim hipped long limbed people. If you are bottom heavy or short armed, the fit more than likely won't work for you.

Report
Longtalljosie · 08/02/2014 15:27

I have the Naomi and it rocks. But it's generous even for my long arms, so not for the petite...

Report
TeamWill · 08/02/2014 15:28

The Northface Artic parka is waterproof - I wore it all last year in the snow .
Its too warm for the weather atm but a godsend when it snows.

Report
bishboschone · 08/02/2014 15:28

Feather coats aren't waterproof . The only ones are the ones with feathers inside so no one knows and you look 6 sizes bigger .. !

OP posts:
Report

Newsletters you might like

Discover Exclusive Savings!

Sign up to our Money Saver newsletter now and receive exclusive deals and hot tips on where to find the biggest online bargains, tailored just for Mumsnetters.

Log in to update your newsletter preferences.

You've subscribed!

Parent-Approved Gems Await!

Subscribe to our weekly Swears By newsletter and receive handpicked recommendations for parents, by parents, every Sunday.

Log in to update your newsletter preferences.

You've subscribed!

Graciescotland · 08/02/2014 15:28

I have the didrikson taylor I bought it at Tiso when they had a 15% off coats day before christmas. Couldn't find it cheaper anywhere else. It has a really good shape. Great for the school run.

Report
bishboschone · 08/02/2014 15:29

I am long limbed or skinny . I don't care about sleeves being too long as it will keep my hands warm and I'm used to sleeves being long. I just want to be dry and preferably not look like a sack .

OP posts:
Report
DrNick · 08/02/2014 15:30

it kept me dry at rugby

Report
Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.