Garbadine coat????

[paulaplumpbottom]

My 6 year old needs a navy garbadine coat for school and I can't find one anywhere. Does anyone know of any websites? She needs a long one.

[Slouchy]

Bet John Lewis does these. I'll look for you.

[JKGrowling]

hello ppb.
long time no see.
although I am currently in disguise, so you won't know who I am, but hello anyway.

[paulaplumpbottom]

Thanks!!!!!I did check John Lewis and I got nothing. I would have thought it was a common item but it doesn't seem to be

[paulaplumpbottom]

I know, I know, its been ages. I have been up to my eyeballs. I don't think I've been on here since March.

[JKGrowling]

There have been threads pondering your whereabouts!
Good to have you back.

[Slouchy]

No, not at JL. Am amazed. Still looking..

[paulaplumpbottom]

Really????????????? Didn't think I would have been missed.

Thanks JK, If you can find one you will be my hero

[PoorOldEnid]

dont the school tell you?

there is a navy coat here but very ££££££ and not sure if trad gabardine

[paulaplumpbottom]

No the school doesn't know and they aren't sold in the shop where i bought everything else. I'm desperate so price is not an issue

[paulaplumpbottom]

It doesn't sai if that coat is waterproof

[paulaplumpbottom]

Isn't garbadine usually treated?

[Slouchy]

Sorry, I am flummoxed. Enid's link looks your best bet paula. Good luck!

[paulaplumpbottom]

I called Perry's and it isn't garbadine.

[Mercy]

I doubt you'll find one online tbh.

It's probaly only going to be stocked by a small independent shop these days. Why hasn't the school recommended an outfitter?

[paulaplumpbottom]

apparently their usual supplier stopped making them

[Mercy]

Oh dear, that's not fair for the school to insist then imo.

Thb I'd wait until term starts and then ask the school for their opinion/advice.

Because as we all know it will be blazing sunshine for the whole of September and dd won't need a gabardine coat for ages.

[paulaplumpbottom]

It isn't fair and I'm really irritated to be honest.

I know she won't need it right away. I just wanted to be prepared

[paulaplumpbottom]

well thanks for trying

[dilemma456]

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[Donk]

try googling with alternate spellings
Gaberdine
Gabardine

[paulaplumpbottom]

Thanks dilemma, I'll try calling them tommorow

[dilemma456]

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[paulaplumpbottom]

I'll give them a go. You would think that would be the case at my daughter's school but it doesn't seem to be.

[paulaplumpbottom]

Thanks Dilemma, I appreciate the help

[marialuisa]

Morleys in Derby sell them and (I think) will post out. Their number is: 01332 281311

DD has to have one and although I was horrified at first I'm converted, much better than a duffle coat.