To buy a dry robe as a winter coat?!

I actually have a regatta "dryrobe". My legs still get soaked unless the coat is not zipped up and I am just holding it round me. I haven't had this issue with other such coats (I wear mine for dog walking and sorting the horses out, so it does really get tested).
But because of that (and the hood is small, I would not recommend it.

They have a DryRobe called Nexus now that is supposed to be more parka-like in appearance. That might be right for you?

I want one of these, they are beautiful! But unfortunately cannot afford one. Good to hear it has lasted you well 👍🏻

I am a fully fledged dry robe w**nker. Yep there’s a Facebook group spotting people wearing them not as changing robes.
I wear it all winter and have never been cold or wet with it. (Apart from after swimming obviously)
it’s not elegant- you look like a tent- but I don’t care as I’m dry.
Who cares what someone else is wearing anyway? As long as you like it.

As the owner of a dry robe that I use for its intended purpose (as a changing robe) I can confirm you are correct. It's not at all practical as an everyday coat.

Also live in the south west in one of the wettest parts. A friend of mine does exactly this and wears her dry robe as a winter coat. I have a more traditional coat- Didrickson- they are expensive but mine is on its 7th year now. It's a Swedish brand for fishing clothing I think originally-they are impenetrable to rain. Lots on Vinted.

it's fine. I completely disagree however. They wouldn't be so popular if they were not practical.

I wouldn't go on a hike wearing one obviously but I wouldn't wear a coat anyway.

I think the reason they are everywhere is because people buy them for a specific purpose, but find them so comfortable they end up wearing them all the time.

I don't have shares in any company, so I don't care what people wear, but it's just not true they are impractical for normal walks, dog walks etc.

I have a cheapo Tesco dry robe, bought 3 years ago and worn regularly each winter since. I got it in khaki green, it looks ok as dry robes go! I wouldn't like the regatta one purely because of the writing on the back. (If I wear an obvious brand name/logo I think they should pay me to advertise).

Lots of people saying they billow, well I bought mine in a size small, I'm not small by any means but it just fits me better. I love mine, I have a much smarter winter coat but I only wore that twice last year, once to a funeral and once to a very fancy restaurant. Otherwise it's comfort all the way for me.

I’ve got an off-brand one. I’m very sensitive to fabrics and have been unable to find a suitable winter coat for years, so this does the trick. I was outside for a lot of my working time until fairly recently so it was ideal. Am currently looking for a lightweight long waterproof coat as well, but this is proving impossible.

I love mine! It's perfect for dog walks.
I can put as many layers as I need under it so great for any wet weather.
Great pockets too.

I’ve got a copy cat version in kids size from a high street store. Perhaps the best £60 I’ve ever spent. Going for a kids age 15 means it isn’t quite so bulky but is still roomy.

Is it stylish, no. Would I wear it for a nice lunch, theatre trip or shopping, no. But, do I wear it when watching kids rugby in a blizzard, or hockey in torrential rain, or to walk the dog over hill and dale in the depths of winter, or on a blowy beach in December, yes.

I’d buy a slightly cheaper version which in my experience is still excellent and not quite so bulky, and then with the extra cash perhaps a second coat for when it isn’t so wet / wild / outdoorsy.

I have lived in south west and you are wrong about 99% howling wind and rain.

I wear mine with crocs...

I bloody love mine

So much that when I went on a summer holiday to the Lake District and realised I'd forgotten mine i bought a second one.

I have a regatta one and the hood is small but I've never known anything better for wet weather. Very good for dog walks in the wet and the cold.

I've got one of those regatta ones and I'm super happy with it. This will be it's third winter and I live near the NW coast and have dogs to walk so no apologies!
I HAVE worn it for work, there's a long walk in, and survived the Dementor nickname with warm dry legs and the rest of it. I've yet to appear on the DRW Facebook page, to my knowledge...

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.

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

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

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!!

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 have an Osprey one - love it!

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 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!

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.