Anyone got a Didrikson Viola?

[thestylethatdecadesforgot]

Looking for reviews online and can't find any! Like the look of it on vikingkids website but don't want to risk it until I've seen a few reviews.


I'm looking for a casual coat but one that will keep me warm and dry while pushing buggy and controlling three others on bikes/scooters etc!

I'd also like a longer but smart one from Didrikson but don't know what to chose, they're a bit boggling!

[thestylethatdecadesforgot]

Also just seen a few on the Seasalt website but not sure how warm they'd be. Any experience?

www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/m/waterproof-outdoor-technical-jackets/rain_coats/true-north-long-waterproof-coat_fathom.htm

And

www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/m/waterproof-outdoor-technical-jackets/rain_coats/tiller-short-warm-fleece-lined-raincoat_galley.htm

[cheeseandmarmite15]

I will be getting a Didriksons Lina in Turtle for my winter dog walks. I like the big pockets for dog leads and spare poo bags and the chest pockets for keys and cash/cards as i like to be be hands free.

I got a navy Didriksons last year and whilst warm it isn't overbearingly warm like some coats and is breathable.

www.didriksons.com/en-xx/products/lina-womens-parka_162500979191

[thestylethatdecadesforgot]

Looks nice cheese!

I'd like something that will do me both Autumn and winter really but not sure on the technical specs.

[cheeseandmarmite15]

I like the Vega in denim melange as well.

www.didriksons.com/en-gb/products/vega-womens-parka_162500983769
I've got a Seasalt hellweathers Mac but didnt wear it much last year as it was very hot to wear, didn't seem breathable at all. I'm not a hot person either. I don't know what the Seasalt ones you've linked to would be like.

[thestylethatdecadesforgot]

That's interesting about the hellweather. I think I might have to see where their shops are and have a try on.

[thestylethatdecadesforgot]

Hmm, well the Seasalt website said there was a concession in a John Lewis near me so I went today. The concession isn't there any more. Good start!

But...they had Barbour jackets which I'm not usually too keen on but I saw this one and tried it on, it's lovely! But £239, ouch.

m.johnlewis.com/barbour-equine-waxed-coat-olive/p/1591715

[thestylethatdecadesforgot]

Bumping for any more suggestions or reviews, though I realise the boiling heat th last week has not been conducive to coat hunting! I can't even look at pictures of people wearing coats!

[QueenofLouisiana]

I've got a lina, or at least an earlier version of it. Fab for wearing on fog walks, playground duty, on the rugby touchline (which is why I bought it, the coat has out lasted DS's rugby interest by at least 2 seasons!).

[thestylethatdecadesforgot]

😂 is the Lina a longer coat? I just realised that the viola I linked to at the start is actually a shell jacket so it's unlikely to cope with winter. Think I might go with the Barbour if I can save up a bit and wait for a special offer weekend at John Lewis! Seeing as it's not on the Barbour website anywhere so it must be old stock...