Stylish mid length waterproof coat

[PhoebeMcPeePee]

I'm after a new coat for my birthday going for ideas from S&B folk.

I need something that will keep me dry doing a mile school run even on the very wettest of days (have a double buggy so can't carry a brolly), at least above knees possibly longer, looks stylish enough to wear into town but robust enough to dog walk in muddy fields. budget up to £250.
I'm 5ft6 size 10 top 12 bottom and would rather not look like a sack this winter

[pinkfrocks]

If it's got to be really waterproof then you'd be looking at the 'outdoors' labels, like North Face, Barbour, Berghaus etc?

Ordinary brands won't cut the mustard.

Do you want padded- as in down coats- or just waterproof?

[pinkfrocks]

p.s. Boden Rainy Day Mac always gets votes here but depends on your style.

[PhoebeMcPeePee]

I definitely want more coat than mac & boden patterns aren't really my style anyway. Will have a look at some of the names you mention (had dismissed Barbour as too horsey ). I'm not wild about overly padded jackets as I was a size 18 last winter so am hoping to find something a bit more streamlined this year

[RaisingSteam]

Stylish colleague at work has a dark blue Didriksons coat that I'm always envying. It has a great cut and definitely looks expensive/ a cut above an "anorak" and more urban than country. Looking at their website it might be a Tilde or Thelma or similar.

The best thing I did to improve the appearance of my parka was to get some co-ordinating accessories - a scarf with a bit of colour does wonders.

[flowery]

I just bought a North Face Arctic Parka for £185. It's fantastic, looking forward to wearing it. Last years version, as the new version is much more ££££

[missmartha]

I've got a Barbour and it really keeps me dry. I love it.

[trixymalixy]

Have a look at protected species coats. They are waterproof, breathable, Seam sealed and stylish.

I have tried on both the mac and the parka and they are both lovely.

Alternatively Aigle do nice waterproof coats, I have one of their macs.

[spicelette1]

I have a janelle coat by seasalt from last year that I think fits all your criteria perfectly. I believe they are restocking this year but do have a look at their ' rain ' range in general.

[Sootgremlin]

Something like this it's properly waterproof but not as expensive as some of the big outdoor brands. I've got a lightweight raincoat from there and quite pleased with it.

[PhoebeMcPeePee]

Thank you all I've ordered the target dry & janelle coats and will see how they look.

[CleopatraCominAtcha]

If anyone's still in the hunt, there's 30% off Protected Species macs and parkas (usually £179) at the mo. Code MITK30. Not sure they'd fit me but friend has just got one and it's sleeker (but not as warm, obvs) than the Didriksons option.