Full length padded coat recommendations

[Zone2mum]

I am looking for a full length, hooded padded/quilted coat - pref black or dark brown for myself, that isn't too Michelin mannish (I am short, but v v cold.)I keep seeing women in lovely looking coats on the tube but daren't ask them where they are from for fear of sounding like a weird-stalker-tube-person. Any recommendations v v much appreciated.

I think everywhere has sold out!

Lands' End

Saw this one on Amazon just now....only left in 14 and 16 though

Zara have a couple of nice ones...

Uniqlo? Although I think they come to the knees, rather than full length, so perhaps not what you're looking for.

No hood ,however totally toasty, black down coat from Aigle sorry cant do links...

I love my 3/4 length North Face one! It's black and I bought it last year and lived in it. I am only 5ft1, and it is not too Michellin man like - it does give you a waist (or would if I wasn't pregnant)

Jinty which North Face one do you have? I'm only 5ft and the longer ones can be a bit too long on me.

I have just bought a kneelength Berghous fitted down coat- £150.

Hi dead hows it hanging? Enjoying the snow in Kingston?!

thanks for tips, am investigating further. Have usually avoided bulky clothes like the plague as am 5 ft 2 but these coats look so nice and cosy

bet Kingston is heavinggggggg

A few here - I'm considering the Patagonia (£££ but doesn't look too bulky). Scroll down the page.

I have just bought the Patagonia down with it parka. I wore it on school run yesterday with just a t shirt underneath and was very snuggly. They have it in stock with shoponthebeach for £160. I paid £170 for it last week bugger it! It isn't bulky at all either.

i kept seeing people with nice ones as well especially with the belt. im only 5ft so didnt want it to look like a duvet.

finally bought one from zara but the zips got stuck and the belt keeps opening. ohh and its not warm at all. must take it back before its too late.

i should have paid a bit extra and got a lands end one before they sold out.

Ooh tell me more about the Patagonia. There's also the Fiona which comes in purple I think.

I tried an Armani one in a boutique today (they looked me up and down and went - was £365. Can't find a link, but it was gorgeous.

Saw an original Biba the other day and thought of you . Am looking fwd to wearing my sequins for my birthday drinks.

Wow - an original Biba!

< boggles with envy at a life which includes the spotting of Biba originals >

I chickened out of the sequins in the end; there really isn't anywhere in my country bumpkin existence I could justify buying it for. Last sequinned dress I had, I wore it to a party at a 'country club,' which turned out to be a pub in Cheltenham town centre with a sign outside proudly proclaiming 'all major sports events televised here.' The shame.

Glad to hear they're twinkling somewhere, though.

I bought this www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/uk/en/zara-sales/11015/12702/NYLON%2BANORAKfrom Zara and it is fab - so cosy and waterproof. I'm 5ft 3, so it is a bit longer on me than in the photo but still looks good. Have also had quite a few people saying how nice it is as well!

paddingtonbear1 - sorry for delay in responding.

Mine was the Metropolis coat. the small fitted me, except it was a tad long in the sleeves. Here is the link