Very warm but smart coat?

[HistoryMad]

Hi, I am looking for a very warm but smart looking coat, and I'm finding it difficult to fine one.

I currently have a puffer coat similar to this but I'd like one that is just as warm but more flattering? I am a size 10-12. I have small waist line, and a large bottom, so something that comes in at the waist tends to look more flattering.

[Abingdon]

I'm sorry I can't help but I'm looking for the exact same type of thing.
Surely someone has some ideas?

[MonkeyJumping]

Try seasalt

[Gwenhwyfar]

I don't think they exist. Smart, woollen coats don't seem to be as warm as puffer style or down coats.

[EssentialHummus]

I'm a fan of Hobbs for winter coats - worth a go? The one I bought (well, the model) turned up on Kate Middleton a year later, so for once I got something right .

[KatherinaMinola]

Also don't think such a thing exists. Hobbs do 100% wool coats, which is as warm as you'll get for something truly smart, but I find they don't cut it if you're spending 2-3 hours in the park in winter. They'd be fine for work.

[Gwenhwyfar]

Katherine - fine for work if you go there by car maybe. I would have been too cold walking to the station in a woollen coat the day before yesterday. I had my down coat on. It's unflattering and leaves bits everywhere, but it's warm.

[drspouse]

I have one that's padded, full length but waterproof and not puffa style, no drawstring at the waist.
Mine is Craghoppers but I'm pretty sure I used to have one from Regatta. Both from a few years ago but v warm.

[drspouse]

This kind of thing
www.craghoppers.com/emley-jacket-black-black/

[MayFayner]

You could also get a very thin down coat e.g. Uniqlo ultra-light down, and wear under your wool coat on really cold days. I do this if I want to be warm but look smart-ish.

Then I have a Patagonia parka for when I'm spending a lot of time outdoors in cold/ wet weather. It's warm and waterproof but it's still a parka so not the most stylish. It was also £££ but I was lucky to get it half price.

[KatherinaMinola]

Me too - I put warmth above style. Thinking about it, when I used to commute by train I needed an arctic coat to cope with the almost-daily winter cancellations and a cold platform. Luckily I'm not required to very smart.

[NoelNiki]

That original coat is as smart as you'll get.

A wool coat and freeze or drop the fashion sense and be warm is something I have realised.

[secondhoneymoon]

Ooh I love that Craghoppers coat @drspouse . Have you bought from them before? Wondering about their sizing

[drspouse]

Hi second my current one is from them and I sized up purely so I can fit a thick jumper or jacket under. They are pretty TTS I'd say.

[Pangur2]

I have a lot of Collectif coats. They are a bit overpriced for the quality (buttons falling off) but v warm. I usually get them on sale. They'll really suit you if you have a small waist.

[nbee84]

I like the idea of the uniqlo ultra light down jacket under a wool coat. That sounds like it could work

[buggerthebotox]

I have an oversized coat from ASOS which isn't particularly warm but I can wear loads of scarves and layers underneath it to make it warmer. I hate puffy coats with a vengeance-imho they never look "smart" no matter how expensive.

[yasmin05]

I have the Craghoppers coat and it's the coziest when I need one.

[Horsemad]

I love that Craghoppers coat.

[CountFosco]

Where are you all living in the UK that a woolen coat is not sufficient (I accept that in cold countries more technology would be required)? I've got a lovely felted wool coat from Boden that keeps me warm enough whether I'm in the NE or the north of Scotland. It was 8C yesterday and I was too hot in it. Wear layers if you are cold, thermal underwear and cashmere jumpers provide warmth without reducing your smartness. And keep your extremities warm: hats, gloves and boot liners will keep you cozy.

[MonkeyJumping]

I'm in London but a wool coat isn't enough. The problem is that as soon as you go inside, the heating will be on full blast, and it's too hot. I can't wear lots of layers and thermals, unless I want to strip them off each time I walk into a shop, so I wear normal clothes and a warm coat.

[buggerthebotox]

I soo agree with keeping extremities warm, though. I actually wore a Willy hat for the first time in yonks and it was so warm and itchy.

I'm ok as long as it doesn't get below around 10C. Then I really feel it wuss.

[Floisme]

I have a Seasalt for seriously wet weather but I wear a wool coat any chance I get - they're the best thing about winter. But - unless I come into money and can spend £500+ - I can't see myself buying new ever again. Even when I do see a proper wool coat on the high street (rare), they don't fasten up properly so the cold still rips straight through. Second hand all the way for me - pure wool plus they button all the way up and have a decent overlap.

[silkpyjamasallday]

Get a thin uniqlo puffer gilet and wear that under a smart wool or cashmere full length coat and get a thick woolly scarf to fill in any gaps on the neckline.

[Smellylittleorange]

Lol @ Willy coat
I had the Craghoppers coat ...too warm. It was also tightish arpund hip/bottom area.
Then again I live on the South Coast. I'm still wearing my thin waxed primark parka. I think if you want to stay smart packable puffa jackets are the way to go i also wear cashmere fingerless gloves and woolly beret plus big oversized scarf if going up to london

[eloisesparkle]

House of Fraser had the Craghoppers Emley coat for £55 last week. Check it out.
I returned it as it wasn't great on me. I wouldn't call it smart but it would be waterproof and warm.
Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Compact coat is smart.
It's not as warm as their other light down coats though.
Joules Stormont is an option as are Landsend's coats.