WATERPROOF bum-covering COATS: I am doing the research so you don't have to...

[WilfShelf]

Can we just have one thread in anticipation of autumn/winter? No, we don't all want a Boden coat because a. they're not properly waterproof and b. EVERY other bugger in the playground has one already. So, I'm after technically sophisticated properly waterproof coats that GO IN AT THE WAIST that are somewhere in between hiker and fashion victim. Inevitably, this means EXPENSIVE usually I'm afraid. Some suggestions below. If you would like to add yours, especially cheaper ones, feel free:

Northface Stella Grace Good good good

Marmot highlander Marmot do some excellent longer waterproof jackets but unfortunately I cannot find lots of stockists in UK

Barbour are doing some nice coats these days [hit view all to see full range]

And even some of their wax jackets are wearable!

Now look here High Fash-hags Creenstone, a dutch company, do some very INTERESTING coats, apparently waterproof and technical... but difficult to find UK stockists or prices: can anyone track 'em down?

That's enough for now. will post more later. Please add suggestions but only ACTUAL waterproof coats please.

yes medium, was going to order small but that is 8-10 rather than a 10 so think maybe a bit snug - still BF so still have huge boobs to cram in . Actually may order it anyway then if I slim in it will sell this one. Hmmn, stil want a purple one though, am going to Taunton shopping on thurs so will look at the black wakefield (in xs grr) to compare the style.

well I went for the one wilfshelf linked to as cheap and not too ugly here

it comes up huuuuge and is great if you are going for the security guard look

Ooooohh, Ava looks nice too

If you don't mind me asking, carrielou, what was your outlay for it? Deffo get the purple one. And at your weight loss .

I once had a thing for a security guard...

Ha, guess carrying 2 kids at once would balance you out a bit!

Bloody Norah, I've just remembered I have a friend in Toronto.....Candada - doh!

morag, is your friend prepared to post a Wakefield to random strangers?

Why don't we wait and see whether new stock for autumn actually does materialise first?

Thanks Pacific, I like to eat (a lot) whe pregnant and I have big babies!! Mine was thte ebay shop linked earlier so the Ava was 65 delivered. I would prefer purple even if it makes it more than twice the price will try to do pics later but stressing a bit as first day back at work tomorrow

My Merrell Ava arrived and I'm sending it back... I look like Obi-Wan Kenobi.....

Great thread! Wilself, did you come across any Ilse Jacobsen at Copenhagen airport? I live in Copenhagen and they are awesome for wet weather gear (which we get A LOT of).

This would be my choice

Ilse Jacobsen

It's expensive here, so prices are not for the faint hearted but the quality is fab so a good investment buy. This site does deliver to the UK for about 15 quid.

I need a new down jacket for winter - don't suppose you fancy exploring those options??? Think the patagonia fiona is looking like my fave so far...

I will introduce my Canadian friend (if she's not already on it, being a Yorkshire lass originally)to mumsnet and show her the demand, she may want to start a cottage industry!

xAshx I love the Ilse Jacobsen coat you linked to.
I know someone travelling to Copenhagen airport soon, do you know if they stock that coat there?

Thecolour is good too, more flattering than black, esp in winter...

THat Danish coat IS nice. What is that in GBP?

I really like that Danish coat. It's around £154

I have put the Danish one in my basket twice. I'm just iffy about the sizing. I measured myself and can't decide on the 40 or 42.

Also, it is pricey...but wow it would be great if it fitted as well as it looks like it might.

Also: finally, that year of Norwegian at university was not entirely wasted I've waited twenty years to use it.

Does the hood zip away? Google translation isn't helping me here!

It says the hood can be closed tight - don't know if that means Kenny-from-South-Park stylee, or if it's more idiomatic and means it can be closed away neatly or something.

Hmm. Suspect the former.

Only a problem if you're buying it in orange.
[deadpan]

I'm not sure if they have a shop at the airport. I'm there on Wed, so can check for you.

The hood pulls tight but doesn't fold away, if that helps.

It really is a fab coat and looks super on. Nice and fitted and the softshell is excellent. Last year they did a plum colour which was just heaven.

Go for it!

UPDATE re Merrell wakefield in Canada!
My friend says they have quite a few in the colours Olive/Espresso/Black and are awaiting Plum (mmmm lush)very soon....She send me through sizing that looks pretty spot on. She reckons £160 translated into pounds (?posting) I think I am def going to go for it, should I ask her about posting a big order, or is this a crazy idea??! ...

I also like the Ilse Jacobsen one, it looks quite long ? arse How warm is it?

I was wearing my Merrell Haven today, needed it, feeling baltic already in sunny Scotland.

I do apologise for the random use of arse in my previous post - I did write short arse referring to myself!

Howies?