North Face: Triclimate Trench or Arctic Parka?

[tiokiko]

I need to get a winter coat for school run/walks etc - am thinking about either the Arctic Parka or Triclimate Trench, both from the North Face.

Any feedback or alternative suggestions would be good - am size 14/16, would like something in winter white with a good and not to bulky.

The Arctic parka is the long term love of my life, I have lost weight since I bought it but I still feel joy every time I slide into it....it's like wearing a big hug.

Thanks snowlie - how bulky is it? It looks quite slim which is good but I still want cosy.

I have the arctic parka it is v warm and I was never cold in it but felt ridiculous in a city centre in it. Was perfect for school runs and standing around outside watching the kids sports activities. I did loads of research and it is rare to find a down coat that is truly waterproof.

It's bulky and I feel like a walking duvet especially now I have lost weight but it is warm and dry and in comparison to my down filled uniqlo coat which claims to have the same fill, I would claim the uniqlo one is for autumn/spring. Dh has bought the men's version...he often finds it too warm and only wears it when it's around sub zero...I rarely have that complaint, I'm so cold blooded it's unreal.

Article parka all the way

Mine is 4 yrs old and still going strong

Yes I definitely need warm - school playground is really exposed and windy, it's freezing waiting around. But I don't want bulky - they both looked warm and miraculously non-bulky. Maybe I need to try on in real life.