Warm and properly waterproof smart coat.

[Whatwouldnanado]

Preferably black. With a hood. For DN (21) going into first professional job. Holy grail I know …

Do adults need proper waterproof coats if not like, hill walking or something? I just use a brolly..

Oooh that's hard to find! How professional are you talking? I'm early 30s and work in HR so do dress fairly formal. The issue I had trying to find a waterproof formal coat was that they seemed to warm for autumn so now have 2, one for autumn the other winter. I have Hilltop II womens waterproof jacket from mountain warehouse in black, was £40 on sale years ago but they still stock it. It actually looks much more professional and smart in person, especially with a nice bag. It's practical and fairly thin with a hood! I've had trenches and wool coats but just not that practical for everday office wear in the rain!

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Thank you for the replies! Think professional office market town, client facing in the rain. Doesn’t want a happy hiker sort of coat. She’s asked me to help but really stumped to find proper waterproof. Will look at the suggestions now.

I have a very very thin Barbour waterproof, which I use in summer for those warm wet days. Mine is pink (!!!) but I am sure I saw dark colours as well. It’s fab quality and never lets in the rain. Like other posters, I usually find proper winter waterproofs too warm, and prefer to wear normal warm clothes with a light rain proof layer.

Bargain option: Without a hood the uniqlo trench coats are actually properly waterproof despite claiming only water resistant. Them with a lightweight umbrella look pretty good. With a hood their blocktech coats definitely dont look like your average hiker coat but might be slightly more casual styled than you want, personally I think they still look pretty smart

Otherwise the best bet is probably the seasalt Janelle.

https://www.landsend.com/shop/wm-outerwear-rain-and-wind/S-xfi-xez-y5c-xhi-xot-xec

What about Ilse Jacobsen? I have the Hornbaek version. Properly waterproof, simple design and it’s fitted so it looks smarter. It’s a bit spendy but I’ve had mine for four years and it looks as good as new despite being used a lot

https://rainsisters.com/products/double-breasted-coat-with-trapeze-cut-in-black

Rain Sisters coats are fabulous. Very well made and properly waterproof.

Jack Murphy is great for very smart waterproof coats. They're an equestrian brand originally. Everytime I wear mine (the Erin) I get stopped and asked where I got it. Not cheap mind.

Look at Barbour. I'm wearing a long black waterproof one right now, love it.

Sorry for not coming back! Thank you for ghe great ideas. She’s gone for a Uniqlo quilted job with a good found on EBay which is roomy enough to wear over a jacket or big jumper. It’s showerproof but will squirt with waterproof stuff.