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To Think My Puffer Coat Is Making Me Depressed

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ProcrastinatorsAnonymous · 26/10/2025 17:24

I hate puffer** coats. I hate them so much. The shape, the texture, the dull colours. It might be shallow, but I find nice clothes an easy way to boost my mood. I like colour, surprising combinations, interesting shapes... However, various lifestyle changes mean I'm outside much more than I used to be, so a couple of years ago I caved and bought one from Uniqlo. It works. It keeps me both dry and warm. As all the marketing promises, I do indeed feel like I am wearing my duvet - which I admit can be quite nice.

But now the weather has turned, the thought of putting it on is making me so sad! I can't rot away in this slug-like thing from now until March.

Has anyone found a decent knee length one with a hood in a colour other than black, grey, khaki, navy, sludge brown or beige? I would love electric blue or bright green, or - god forbid - even a pattern. Does such a thing exist? I'm wiling to pay for it. Cheaper than therapy.

** I hate it even more when people spell it "puffa coat"

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JustOnePersonNotAnOctopus · 26/10/2025 17:52

I’ve got a bright yellow one from mountain warehouse. It doesn’t suit me at all, but I feel better when I’m out in the dark.

Andregroup · 26/10/2025 17:52

Enrichetta · 26/10/2025 17:26

I bought an electric blue puffer coat - I call it my duvet coat - from Landsend during lockdown. They had lots of bright colours.

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Yes, Lands End. Not just for the colours, but the quality. I have recently decided that my old Lands End coat was only fit for the garden due to being 15 years old and a bit faded from standing in school playgrounds and a bit ripped where I kept catching it on a holly bush near our front door.

So I bought a new, lesser brand from Vinted. Looks great BUT sleeves slightly too short, so I have a gap at the wrist between coat and gloves, which is a bit chilly, unlike the old Lands End, and the pockets are not quite in the right position, unlike the old Lands End, and the hood doesn't come far enough forward, unlike the old Lands End.

Lands End all the way for me. Properly designed.

Bohemond23 · 26/10/2025 17:50

I have a bright yellow one from 66 degrees north (Icelandic brand). Not cheap but joyful. Would be worth looking on Vinted.

NovemberMorn · 26/10/2025 17:50

I wouldn't be seen dead in a puffer coat, they are not a necessity, other coats that keep you warm are available.
I honestly can't understand why anyone would wear an item of clothing that makes them feel depressed....bin the bloody thing, or better still, give it away to charity, at least some good will have come from it.

ProcrastinatorsAnonymous · 26/10/2025 17:50

smallglassbottle · 26/10/2025 17:32

Puffer coats make me irrationally angry. They are an abomination.

It's not irrational.

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ProcrastinatorsAnonymous · 26/10/2025 17:49

FlipperSkipper · 26/10/2025 17:48

I’ve just checked on mine and it zips off, so as long as they’re not changed the design since last year you should be ok!

Ooh! It's a contender - thank you! If I have to be a slug, I'd rather be a red one than a sludge coloured one!

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Mustbethat · 26/10/2025 17:49

Laiste · 26/10/2025 17:46

Can i ask - what do you all do about washing them ?!? I've tried and the stuffing all just balls up.

I too hate puffer coats. I wear one when we get actual snow. My adult daughter has one which she tried washing last year with a tennis ball in the machine but it didn't work.

Tumble drying is key.

wash delicate, tumble dry low with dryer balls until completely dry.

i have a heat exchange dryer which seems to work better as it doesn’t get overly hot.

bigsoftcocks · 26/10/2025 17:48

They are literally coats that are warm. I don’t get the general hate.
definitely find something you like better though op

Laiste · 26/10/2025 17:48

Excuse grammar trying to type while answering DHs daft questions about lemons.

FlipperSkipper · 26/10/2025 17:48

ProcrastinatorsAnonymous · 26/10/2025 17:45

Yes that was weird! Thanks for the suggestion - I like the bright red one, but I wonder if the fake fur trim detaches...?

I’ve just checked on mine and it zips off, so as long as they’re not changed the design since last year you should be ok!

CoffeeAndStripedtops · 26/10/2025 17:47

How about this burgundy red Joules coat? www.joules.com/style/su607533/at3906

ProcrastinatorsAnonymous · 26/10/2025 17:46

SteakBakesAndHotTakes · 26/10/2025 17:42

Look for a belted one? At least they have more of a shape.

e: Or a belted wool trench coat. Those are equally warm and look really nice. Expensive but I'm sure you could get a nice one on Vinted as well

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Needs to be waterproof, though... Agree a wool coat would be so much nicer.

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Laiste · 26/10/2025 17:46

Can i ask - what do you all do about washing them ?!? I've tried and the stuffing all just balls up.

I too hate puffer coats. I wear one when we get actual snow. My adult daughter has one which she tried washing last year with a tennis ball in the machine but it didn't work.

Soddingcat · 26/10/2025 17:46

Here is the answer.! I saw this today and I love it !

To Think My Puffer Coat Is Making Me Depressed
To Think My Puffer Coat Is Making Me Depressed
ProcrastinatorsAnonymous · 26/10/2025 17:45

FlipperSkipper · 26/10/2025 17:40

Not sure why Mumsnet has decided to hide my reply! Google Trespass Audrey coat, they have some in blue and red.

Yes that was weird! Thanks for the suggestion - I like the bright red one, but I wonder if the fake fur trim detaches...?

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Crikeyalmighty · 26/10/2025 17:44

@Enrichetta love the coat- hate the colour!!

SteakBakesAndHotTakes · 26/10/2025 17:42

Look for a belted one? At least they have more of a shape.

e: Or a belted wool trench coat. Those are equally warm and look really nice. Expensive but I'm sure you could get a nice one on Vinted as well

ProcrastinatorsAnonymous · 26/10/2025 17:42

Mustbethat · 26/10/2025 17:41

Tbf Puffa was a brand name.

started some time in the 70’s and became popular amongst the horsey set in the 80’s. Moved out into general fashion more recently.

so much like referring to a “hoover”. A “Puffa Jacket” would be one by the original brand, but the terminology is now used to describe the jacket style.

so not incorrect. Funnily enough because I grew up wearing Puffa’s, I hate it when people spell it Puffer. Seems wrong 😂

Ha ha! Fair enough! The name is definitely not its worst crime...

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ProcrastinatorsAnonymous · 26/10/2025 17:41

MrsPerfect12 · 26/10/2025 17:31

hope these links work

Teal this one?

Pink I get lots of colour when searching for bright puffer coats

Not usually into teal, but this is much nicer and happier than the one I have - thank you! I would love a patterned one, and you can get some nice ones at jacket length - it's when you get into knee length that the options really seem to narrow...

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Tiredofwhataboutery · 26/10/2025 17:41

Enrichetta · 26/10/2025 17:32

I really like this even the ruching to give it more shape.

Mustbethat · 26/10/2025 17:41

Tbf Puffa was a brand name.

started some time in the 70’s and became popular amongst the horsey set in the 80’s. Moved out into general fashion more recently.

so much like referring to a “hoover”. A “Puffa Jacket” would be one by the original brand, but the terminology is now used to describe the jacket style.

so not incorrect. Funnily enough because I grew up wearing Puffa’s, I hate it when people spell it Puffer. Seems wrong 😂

FlipperSkipper · 26/10/2025 17:40

Not sure why Mumsnet has decided to hide my reply! Google Trespass Audrey coat, they have some in blue and red.

ProcrastinatorsAnonymous · 26/10/2025 17:40

ConcordeSkyHigh · 26/10/2025 17:31

Next and New Look have pretty good coat selections. I have a fitted puffer from Next in bitter chocolate brown. I also have an electric blue smart coat from New Look. It sounds like you may be a winter or spring in your colouring and not suit muted colours. Another option is getting a scarf in the colours you love.

I never think to look at Next - thank you. If the website colours are accurate, their "Khaki" one is less sludgy than the average khaki offering, so could be an option. Thank you!

*Obviously, they're all still awful because they're puffer coats. But would be an improvement on my current black one.

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