Help....look like Michelin woman...

[Lotkinsgonecurly]

I've just bought this coat
[http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/srx-100-146304754/ but it makes me look huge]

Now admittedly I am a size 18 /20 but this is particularly unflattering.

I want no need a waterproof warm coat to walk the dog in and take the children to school in.

Any ideas?

link here

it's not always easy to do practical and stylish though.
stick a hat on and hope no-one recognises you?

My hat is lovely and stylish, just looks wrong with anything warm.
Live in small village, everyone recognises everyone.

Balaclava though.???

i currently look like a walking sleeping bag going to work. a good hat goes a long way imo.

you've linked to a men's jacket though. wouldn't a ladies one have more shape?

ladies version

I sent my husband to get me one he thought looked ok and he called me from the store whilst I looked on the website.

That one wasn't mentioned. Bless him he tried his best.

A ladies one would have more shape.

I think a big problem is that I like barbour jackets (there's one I like thats £199) or a joules jacket that's £119.

I stupidly thought a cheaper one would look ok.

you'll get a nicer one for more money for sure. don't keep it if you don't like wearing it i say.

Hmm. Think I'll take it back.

see here I quite like the quilted parkas for £24, which might conceivably be shaped at the waist. Otherwise, the big red quilted thing looks very warm!

OH Lotkinsgonecurly,is it this one? I am 14/16 busty hourglass and I have this coat. I love it! It will probably be in the sale. Worth the money as does for Winter,then take lining out and perfect light jacket for Spring/Summer.
Perhaps family/friends could add to cost as Christmas pressie?

Woopsidaisy - that is exactly the one I liked! I think I will hold out for the sale. Wonder when it will be?

employmentlawquery - I'll have a look at the tk max website as there are some fab looking ones on there.