To Think My Puffer Coat Is Making Me Depressed

[ProcrastinatorsAnonymous]

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"

What about this hideous thing OP and put lots of layers underneath it

https://bicyclecollective.co.uk/products/waterproof-poncho?srsltid=AfmBOoqiXBUsg_YJSrvPQ_e8VDgbqco5znaFXduaaHc3AOyIshW-6oR0

I bought myself a Superdry Fuji long length coat ( took the hood off as I'm not a fur fan) mainly because it has narrow sewed channels for the filling and that filling is recycled plastic not feather or down (which I don;t wear )
I wore it last year in Bruges & Amsterdam in December ( cold) and every other middle aged woman like me was wearing one so it felt quite comforting .

They do have some in bright colours , depends if you;d wear Superdry though .

I would look like Hayley Cropper from Corrie in a red coat though .

Ah but you can chuck it in the washing machine. Dries fast too.

That's actually nice

Roman Originals has lots of brightly coloured puffer jackets.

How about these & stunning colours and patterns

https://sittingsuits.co.uk/products/lobster

I like the Stella Mcartney x Adidas puffer jackets but they’re probably too short for you.

I don’t wear a puffer, but if I was going to, I’d probably go for the pink M&S one from the children’s section a previous pp suggested

or this cool northface longline in this silvery colour and wear a colourful wooly hat as you could wear any bright color with this. Very versatile imo.

www.asos.com/the-north-face/the-north-face-hydrenalite-city-long-down-hooded-parka-in-smoked-pearl/prd/209093857

@Libertysparkle - sold- I’m buying it !!

You need a Sitting Suit: https://sittingsuits.co.uk/pages/all

If you’re willing to spend then buy a Moncler or Canada Goose. I know MN hates them but they feel amazing and warm to wear. A black is a rich color of black, they have shape and structure to them. It’s the cheap ones that look like duvets or sacks that’s depressing.

Well then, if no one can help you on here, I think the only answer is therapy.😜

V grateful to the OP for articulating something I didn't even know I was suffering from: puffer-coat induced depression.

I haven't got one myself but I now realise that just seeing other people wearing them makes me feel drab and bleak, especially the long ones down to the knees.

Never felt the need for one myself. I just wear a long-sleeved vest, 17 jumpers, a fleece, and a lightweight coat on top.

I love didricksons..I've never been warmer. I have a 4 year old purple puffer from them. The cuffs are amazing. It's so cozy. My husband calls it my football.managers coat.
If I was getting another one now I'd go for this Parker
www.didriksons.com/uk/women/jackets/autumn-jackets/alana-women-s-parka-505878-j13

Haven’t read full thread but Lighthouse Clothing coats are great and come in some better colours.

It's the shape imo. The only one I've ever liked is my friend 's which is electric blue and a big, soft floppy shape. Far more akin to a duvet slung about the shoulders. I hate close fitting column ones. Even worse with a cinched waist.

This sounds like exactly what I'm looking for - any idea where she found it?

Weird fish has bright colours. Yellow and pink etc. https://www.weirdfish.co.uk/p/women/coats-jackets?fbclid=IwU1NDUANrU4BleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAAZTtkpH8AEegY1b_WNrySKDd5HTT79l7QwH9WJawaHr981yyb9BopsrgoL8xnpjnhAUEPc_aem_GDWds6eoE76RUKs46Vs9yg

Orla Kiely did a range of patterned coats with Regatta

https://www.regatta.com/orla-kiely-collection/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=882369987-%7Bcampaignname%7D&utm_content=179544851717-%7Badgroupname%7D&utm_term=regatta%20orla%20kiely&utm_device=t&utm_placement=&utm_creative=751990920907&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=882369987&gbraid=0AAAAADQdSE-4p8azNvlj6zlSgtCVMY0u1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjffHBhBuEiwAKMb8pOnwQIM6H-aQHMA8NOVPH6TvCFZZ6o4QJzshjHU27jLIcd_BHvRLsxoCEtgQAvD_BwE

I feel the same OP. There was a time when I wouldn't have dreamt of wearing a down jacket. I was all about the tailored wool coats.
Then I got older and colder and started coveting super warm, practical coats. I now own 2 short down jackets and one enormous, long Didriksons duvet coat.
I love the warmth and practicality but I also feel a bit depressed by them. They don't lift my spirits like my beautiful old red, wool coat or my belted blue wool coat.

Not sure if they've already been mentioned but have you considered Didrikson jackets? I've had mine ten years now (and worn a lot - live in West Scotland and always outdoors) and it's still in brilliant condition. Half the village seem to have these for their "smart" coats - though that's just smart for people usually covered in mud.

https://www.didriksons.com/en/women/jackets/parkas

Technical question, is a quilted coat the same as a puffer? Or is it less warm because it's less, well, puffy?

The faux fur or the puffa?

My leopard print Barbour puffer brings me both joy and warmth!

This is what I posted about in an earlier post. I havent had one for 20 years but I saw this week some beautiful ones in Hobbs.

I have the green and orange Uniqlo one ! I adore it !