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To buy a dry robe as a winter coat?!

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justtosayihelped · 18/09/2026 08:45

I live in the south west. From October to March, our weather is 99% driving rain and howling wind. I’ve tried over the years to find a decent winter coat that keeps me warm and dry. I’ve found a few that work somewhat, including a lovely M&S rain jacket, but it’s a bit thin.

im considering just biting the bullet and buying a big waterproof changing coat from regatta and being cosy.

But does it look a bit wanky?! Is it okay?!

this is the one I have my eye on

https://www.regatta.com/adults-waterproof-changing-robe-dark-cherry/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaignname%7D_16108952393&utm_content=%7Badgroupname%7D_&utm_term=&utm_brand=regatta&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16097452002&gbraid=0AAAAADQdSE8zgQrK5ij4KWiKVriu-WZ3p&gclid=CjwKCAjwwrPVBhA1EiwAv_YO-URMzXzdUfe_4pedDIy1IwFhHmTq04jbmI2WidUesYp3VTPhi4AJvBoCfVEQAvD_BwE

YABU - accept the soggy legs and wear something more dignified

YANBU - stay warm and dry

Adult's Waterproof Changing Robe | Dark Cherry

Oversized, weatherproof and warm, our Adult Waterproof Changing Robe will give you freedom of moveme

https://www.regatta.com/adults-waterproof-changing-robe-dark-cherry/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaignname%7D_16108952393&utm_content=%7Badgroupname%7D_&utm_term=&utm_brand=regatta&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16097452002&gbraid=0AAAAADQdSE8zgQrK5ij4KWiKVriu-WZ3p&gclid=CjwKCAjwwrPVBhA1EiwAv_YO-URMzXzdUfe_4pedDIy1IwFhHmTq04jbmI2WidUesYp3VTPhi4AJvBoCfVEQAvD_BwE

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Weekmindedfool · 18/09/2026 08:57

Personally I think they look awful. But you do you.

wheresmyshoe · 18/09/2026 08:57

Unfortunately it is £300 but my Rainsisters coat has been going strong for six years, looks like new despite daily wear October-April. I’ve never had such a complimented item of clothing, genuinely get stopped in the street, even in London! It’s very warm and cosy.

Cuppachuchu · 18/09/2026 08:57

Regatta Romine or Freyla. Both warm, long and good in the rain. Less than £50 on Amazon in a number of colours. I have had both.

Thecows · 18/09/2026 08:57

ZombieZebra · 18/09/2026 08:54

You don’t need anyone’s permission, buy whatever you want.

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How useful.........

As for the coat, I think it looks absolutely fine and very warm, I'd buy it!

Lomonald · 18/09/2026 08:55

Lots of women where i live wear them in autumn/wint I live on a school route so I see a lot of dry robes ,

I'm in Scotland and it can be rainy here too, they honestly just look like practical coats not everything has to be "stylish" especially when you are walking about in the pissin rain

ZombieZebra · 18/09/2026 08:54

You don’t need anyone’s permission, buy whatever you want.

WorthyOpalZebra · 18/09/2026 08:54

I have a Seasalt Janelle which is fairly long, waterproof and warm without being too heavy. It's not particularly stylish but I'm at the point in my life where I will take warm and dry over looking cool!

beaglescurleduplikebagels · 18/09/2026 08:54

The Regatta one has an awful hood. Don’t bother.

GroveInn · 18/09/2026 08:53

justtosayihelped · 18/09/2026 08:51

This is all I really want. I’m kind of willing to accept looking like a tit if I am warm and dry

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Yes they are wanky and look awful. But you will be in good company as so many have fallen for them! Don’t worry what others think!

rwalker · 18/09/2026 08:53

There oversized any you get a drought up them

liftkick · 18/09/2026 08:52

I just couldn’t get on board with the dry robe, I’ve got a Sea Salt Janelle which while still quite MN mum-esque at least nips in the waist so I feel less like a sack of potatoes while being warm and dry.

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justtosayihelped · 18/09/2026 08:51

Telecone · 18/09/2026 08:51

I have a mountain warehouse one. It's brilliant for parkrun marshalling and walking to the gym in rain.

I like that I don't have to add extra layers, the hood keeps me dry, the length keeps me dry to my knees and it has big pockets.

They are very warm too. I'm a big urban walker and it's nice to be cosy and not need an umbrella.

This is all I really want. I’m kind of willing to accept looking like a tit if I am warm and dry

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justtosayihelped · 18/09/2026 08:51

If a dry robe is off the charts where can I find a good coat?! It needs a hood!

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Telecone · 18/09/2026 08:51

I have a mountain warehouse one. It's brilliant for parkrun marshalling and walking to the gym in rain.

I like that I don't have to add extra layers, the hood keeps me dry, the length keeps me dry to my knees and it has big pockets.

They are very warm too. I'm a big urban walker and it's nice to be cosy and not need an umbrella.

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justtosayihelped · 18/09/2026 08:47

LuckyHazelFox · 18/09/2026 08:46

Ann wearing hers in Amandaland summed up how ugly they are. Sorry.

Oh I’m aware they’re ugly, I’m not too bothered by that as I would only really be wearing it on my commute. I just can’t find a decent winter coat that is long, warm, dry and doesn’t cost £300

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LuckyHazelFox · 18/09/2026 08:46

Ann wearing hers in Amandaland summed up how ugly they are. Sorry.