any ideas where I can get a hooded spring coat that doesn't look like I'm off fell walking?

[FakePlasticTrees]

that's it really. New to this motherhood lark and discovered that trying to push a buggy uphill whilst holding an umbrella in strong wind wasn't really possible, so I need a hood. However, the only coats with hoods I've found are rather hiking/day out in the country style rather than 'glamorous woman who happens to be a mum'.

Please help me, I'm close to resorting to one of those plastic rain headscarves beloved by pensioners on a day trip to the seaside.

[FakePlasticTrees]

oh I forgot to say, i've got a budget of around £100.

[NinthWave]

I've got one a bit like this - mine's from Laura Ashley and is just the right side of 'smart'. Hood is detachable too - always a bonus!

[PlumSykes]

something like this?

[apple99]

I have this it is nicer in real life and have had lots of compliments on it.

[kateecass]

this is nice and a bargain, but it's not in my size. Boo hoo

[wonderingwondering]

Give up. Unless you want a parka style (I didn't).

I spent ages looking for a decent hooded coat, unlimited budget, touring round sports shops, Harrods and everything in between.

Buy a nice mac/coat and a waterproof hat. Waxed cotton is very good.

[FakePlasticTrees]

thanks ladies! Was getting a bit close to buying one of those umbrella hat things

I feel a shopping trip coming on, and they are all under budget so might have to treat myself to something else...

[kateecass]

Don't do hats otherwise I would!

Got this in my shopping basket. Just got to check their returns policy.

[Annner]

This has no hood, but they do nice rain hats.

This one is Boden-esque

and I'm looking at the orange or pink version of this one, which has a hood You can unzip it when you are not behind the pushchair or whon a day when it is reliably dry.

In spite of my