Casual Walking Coat type thing required!

[VelvetSpoon]

(Weather permitting) I am going out with friends this weekend for a long walk in the country, rounding off with lunch at a rural pub.

I am a proper townie. I am (fake) fur coat, skyscraper high heels and false eyelashes. I don't normally do the countryside, mud makes me weepy. I am however being pressganged by friends into trying something new, with the promise that available, eligible men will be present (I am a perennial singleton).

So I can scrape together a vaguely casual wardrobe, have even found wellies (if it's muddy) or Converse (if its not). But what I entirely lack is a casual coat.

Am thinking something khaki-ish, maybe a parka type thing, preferably with hood....any suggestions? Or indeed alternative ideas - all gratefully appreciated!

I did a quick recce of the high st shops today and nothing jumped out at me, but I may simply not have spent enough time looking!

normally i'd suggest outlet section of lands end - practical but not very fashionable. but i think you've left it a bit late. down feather parka's are good for keeping warm, but you will probably need to keep dry as well and they are no good for that. you need something waterproof with a thick fleece that goes down to mid thigh at least. you also have a hat, scarf and gloves and thick socks? (can you tell i walk a dog and watch football most of the time)

have you a millets or camping/outdoor shop locally?

I do actually have hat scarf and gloves (all a bit pink and pretty, but never mind...) thick socks is doubtful, but will add them to the list :)

Don't think I have ever knowingly entered a Millets, will google and see if there is one nearby!

www.millets.co.uk/clothing/04317833-peter-storm-womens-glacier-ii-parka.html

I warn you now, that link won't be clickable, as I have yet to learn how to do it, but is the above the sort of thing you are looking for? It goes with pink........

velvet - as its likely to be cold think layers.......so couple of tshirts, nice warm jumper. do you have a small rucksack - not sure how far you are walking, but useful for a drink and putting some layers in if you get warm.