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GobblersKnob · 18/09/2013 19:49

Just got this delivered, and it is lovely.

Swing tag declares that the fabric repels rain 'and other water' Grin, useful, 'other water' is always falling on me while out and about.

It is long and I am 5'10", falls a couple of inches above my knee.

It is so, so cozy, but both fur and lining are all detachable turning it into quite a useful year round rain mac.

The hood has full Kenny coverage, may imare vision, but by god your head will be warm, even in an arctic squall*.

*I haven't actually been in an arctic squall to test this.

It has mahoosive pockets.

It has good half hand covering sleeves.

It looks fantastic and is very flattering from the front.

From the side I look like I am smuggling a baby elephant, but I am willing to overlook that in view of the fact that I going to be so amazingly toasty all winter long.

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AwkwardSquad · 18/09/2013 20:06

Ooh that is rather nice! How is the sizing?

GobblersKnob · 18/09/2013 21:02

Quite generous, I am a large 12 atm so went for the large (14) I could probably get in the M but i think it would be a bit restrictive with jumpers etc underneath.

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KatieScarlett2833 · 18/09/2013 21:05

I've ordered this one www.whitestuff.com/mobile/woodland-parka-prod406521_navy/
I hope it's warm.

AwkwardSquad · 18/09/2013 21:11

And if I may bother you with one more question... Do you think the lining will shed? I wear a LOT of black and my last winter coat shed feathers over everything. Total PITA.

GobblersKnob · 18/09/2013 21:25

Hard to say, I have a boden zip up hoody thing that is lined in the same stuff and that hasn't shed at all. It is like that mushy, fluffy stuff that you sometimes see slipper sock things made out of iykwim.

I have only tried it on, but that was over a black tee and I didn't notice anything. I hope it doesn't shed, I also wear lots of black and dark grey.

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AwkwardSquad · 19/09/2013 06:53

Sounds like it'll be ok - I think I'll go for one! Ive been looking for a new winter coat. Thanks, Gobblers.

Cherrypie32 · 19/09/2013 07:12

Can you make it look more 'shapely' on? Which colour did you buy?

GobblersKnob · 19/09/2013 09:31

Hope you like it Awkward, Cherry it does have drawstrings at the waist, but it is still quite wide from the side view.

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