To buy a dry robe as a winter coat?!

Have a look on Vinted
Lots of choice there at great prices

Absolutely. When it's Baltic and chucking it down warmth and dryness surpasses tut tuts from those that are bothered about aesthetics from a Swiss finishing school, or tic toc.

The coat looks brilliant. IMHO x

@wheresmyshoe but is the Rain sisters coat warm?

Hell no. Dont do it

I live on the coast and wear mine for after sea swimming - personally I don't know what anyone would wear them as winter coats for!?!

I don't get it they're cumbersome in terms of the fit for walking any real distance in, the sleeves flap about at the cuff and the hoods don't sit snug - they're just not designed to be coat coats.

Like other people have said research some decent outdoors brands. There are loads!

My preference is my Patagonia down sweater as they call it - v thin but super warm. With my sweaty better or protected species calf length raincoats over the top.

I’ve got a horse and 2 Labs who need their Wallis why we the weather, I have an equestrian one like an equidry but mines a brand called Stable Skin - it’s a waterproof large coat that keeps me totally warm dry and clean while I’m dog walking or sorting my horse and can also be worn riding, it’s the best investment I have made! Not stylish at all but sometimes you need to be able to get outside and stay dry and it’s a lifesaver for me!

Red Equipment make changing robes, but they also do parka that is changing robes style, but just not so enormous and bulky, so it looks better. I am out for hours walking the dog, so need something that does the job!

I had a seasalt Janelle and the waterproofing failed pretty quickly, so I had to return it.

My Red Equipment parka/robe is doing great

I have one for watching my son play football - it has a hot water bottle pocket! It’s by Red Adventure.

This one is brilliant- I’m outside for hours every day in all weathers and this kept me dry and warm for the last two winters and is still going strong.

https://www.hopevalleysaddlery.co.uk/clothing/jackets-coats/lemieux-anya-waterproof-riding-coat--damson__89094?currency=GBP&chosenAttribute=IT07186016&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24107420326&gbraid=0AAAAAoKwFL0VPmB-iZM9CIc_CcyLpP_Eb&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-Zm94Y35lgMVZZNQBh05QQS_EAQYAiABEgLl2vD_BwE

To get what you want you may have to invest a bit - especially as you’d use it daily for bigger part of the year.

Have a look at Equidry.

They do different lengths and not necessarily oversize.

https://equidry.co.uk/collections/waterproof-long-oversized-coats

This is my absolute best purchase ever years ago now. I love it. I tried a dry robe but always go back to this…

Well that looks like a coat so not sure what the difference would be.

Aldi have changing robes for 30 quid at the moment. OH bought one today, for the beach though.

I wouldn’t really know it’s a dry robe! It’s fine and practical. The only thing that I’d worry about is the amount of polyester and would you get sweaty??? Weirdly even in the cold I can still sweat in big coats so would want something more breathable.

inhave a regatta one but not sure what it’s called. But comes to thigh, warm and waterproof. Was under £200. Maybe look in mountain warehouse for some ideas.

but if you like it just get it!

YANBU. They're ugly yes - but who cares. They are perfect for the driving rain and wind. Game changer, you'll never wear another one in the bad weather.

eta - I don't know about the specific one you've suggested. But I've got a Dry Robe.

I bought one last year just for at my son's football and really regretted it. Gave it to the charity shop in the summer. The hood wasn't deep enough so the front if my hair always got soaking wet, they're so impractical if you need to take a bag out with you - i found it hard to carry my bag on my shoulder without it all bunching up under my arms. Also as a PP mentioned it was so loose that the cold got up inside it. I don't recommend sorry.

I’m going to say winter @Onlyontuesdayas it is very warm. You certainly would wear it in the warmer months. I’ve worn it in rain, snow and hail and been cosy, and I’m a nesh shivery cold type.

I also live in the south west and a dry robe wouldn’t be my personal taste but I wouldn’t judge you. I have a “normal rain” coat and a “really raining” coat which means I look like I just stepped off a fishing boat but I arrive at my destination dry so I don’t mind!

Do you have one of the mid season ones or a 'winter' one? The mid ones appeal much more to me and I'm wondering if they are warm enough for most winter days??

I have an Osprey one - love it!

https://red-equipment.co.uk/products/womens-evo-pro-slimline-waterproof-parka-jacket-sage-green

I've been eyeing up this for a while now. I was hoping it would go on sale at some point but no such luck. They come in lots of different colours too.

I am tempted by Didrikson, but every time I look at the website I get so confused and don’t know which coat will suit a 5 foot 2 person who is always cold. Too many styles!!

I’ve worn mine with Crocs, although to be fair this was on Scottish beaches!

Search “waterproof parka”. It’s a coat version of a dry robe. I’ve got a down filled one and it’s absolutely brilliant.

https://deltaroam.com/collections/coats-and-jackets these do a shorter version of a long length dry robe. I have the long one and it is amazing for dog walks in the rain/wind/snow. I am seriously considering the shorter version now for everyday wear. The quality is excellent.