I don't want to look like her off Sightseers

[NotTodaySatan]

Is there such a thing as a waterproof jacket that won't make me look like I'm off rambling?

My faux furs and leather jackets aren't cutting it in the pissing rain. I need something for the school run. But I don't want a really outdoorsy looking thing.

The best I can find is the Regatta

Regatta Nightsky but it's just not very me.

Does such a thing exist?

[Nabootique]

Nothing helpful to add but your post and thread title made me

[NotTodaySatan]

Tres useful Nab .

Have found the coat on Amazon for £30. Think I'm gonna choke down my vanity and buy it. I got bloody drenched this morning in a non waterproof parka.

[OnlyLovers]

You'll look more like someone from Borgen in these.

They are a bit outdoorsy, but stylish with it. Not cheap but worth it IMO. You can get them on Amazon.

Also along similar lines, Trespass; I have one of their softshell jackets and it's toasty.

[LikeASoulWithoutAMind]

I'd like to know this too

[NotTodaySatan]

The coats on both those sites look the same as the Regatta one to me Only. Sensible, practical, slightly frumpy.

There's no way I'm spending a fortune on something so unglamorous .

[Nabootique]

I just Googled and Joules have some that look quite nicely cut, and in assorted colours beyond mud and moss.

[OnlyLovers]

Trespass and Ilse J are much more stylish than the one you linked, IMO. It's the cut and the details.

But if you don't want anything even vaguely outdoorsy, how about a trench/mac instead? I assume you can get rainproof ones.

[OnlyHereForTheCamping]

The regatta thing is fine and probably the best you will find for that money.

[absolutelynotfabulous]

There are some waterproof parkas (kind of waxed) in Tesco and Sainsbo.

[herbaceous]

Check out TK Maxx. I had just the same problem, and found an SOS Jensen waterproof parka there for £60, down from £325 or so. Waterproof, and rather stylish, though I say so myself.

[BurningBriquette]

Imo most regatta type waterproofs look awful. I know you said nothing too outdoorsy but a good Barbour wax parka looks great and keeps off the rain.

[BurningBriquette]

Sorry meant to include a link
www.barbour.com/all-collections/womens/waxed-jackets/c/womens-waxedjackets?breadcrumbs=womens&breadcrumbs=womens-sporting

[everythingsgoingsouth]

www.outdoorlook.co.uk/sale/women/outdoor-jackets/waterproof-jackets/regatta-womens-hema-parka-parker-waterproof-jacket-black-rwp083b

waterproof parka here, £29.99

[OnlyHereForTheCamping]

Barbour jackets are ridiculously expensive. Unless you are stewarding a pony club event or a Russian oligarch trying to fit in at a Highland games, completely over the top for just walking to school in the rain.

[IDismyname]

I've got a Hellweather coat from Seasalt and its good. Its lightweight and breathable. You can add as many layers underneath it as you want.

Not cheap, but will last me a fair while...

Seasalt Raincoats

[BurningBriquette]

Okay camping, I will take my over the top taste (got one years ago and it is still serving me well - rather than a regatta waterproof which looked tatty after one year) and offer of opinion and never darken your doorstep again. Strikes me as a little pointless to buy a coat for one purpose only. Silly me for offering an alternative opinion and assuming that one could possibly wear a coat for more than one purpose.

[NotTodaySatan]

No barneys on my thread please .

I'm not a Barbour kinda gal I'm afraid. They're too grown up (and expensive).
I just want something cheap but effective that I can throw on to walk to school and to walk the dog. I would never wear this kind of coat as part of a nice outfit.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[OnlyHereForTheCamping]

Sorry nottoday

[BurningBriquette]

Sorry Satan

[carrielou2007]

I have three a Barbour coat. One is a toasty warm furry hooded down filled, one is waxed and the third is a spring/Autumn lighter weight jacket. Smart enough to wear to work and fab on non-work days for the half hour walk to school and preschool. I do also have a few other costs from the 'waterproof bum covering school run coat' three from a few years ago when we all went Merrel mad ??. Many years of walking school runs I thought was worth investing in good quality coats and we have a Barbour outlet nearby. I do live in Somerset but don't need them for hunting or shooting just to keep warm and dry!!

[RoobyTuesday]

I agree with Cocoa that Seasalt coats may fit the bill. I'm thinking of getting one of these https://www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/waterproof-outdoor-technical-jackets/raincoats/mid-length/kellifray-lightweight-knee-length-raincoatt_black.htm
Think it looks alright and about as stylish as a rain coat is ever likely to get.