Can anyone recommend a Didrikson coat that is flattering?

[bishboschone]

I went and tried some on today as I'm fed up of getting wet at school. The ones I saw were all very manly . I've seen ones that look nicer on line . Has anyone got one that is a nice shape and super waterproof with a massive hood ( loved the hood!) Tia

[LoveIsTheDrug]

I suppose if you are a dog walker or a mum of sporty kids who has to stand freezing their arse off pitch side every weekend then they might make some sense but they are just practical things.

I've got a lands end ski coat thing (not garish colours) if I need to be warm & waterproof (offspring's riding lessons etc). It serves a purpose but I wouldn't rave. Maybe I'm missing out?!

[bishboschone]

That should read . I am not !

[TeamWill]

Look at the Merrell Miette bish
I am eyeing it up myself but its so similar to my current Merrell I cant justify it ...

[DrNick]

loveisthedrug

[bishboschone]

Ok I will thanks

[LoveIsTheDrug]

Funny you should say that about the fit being slender, on the website the fits look generous, the moggles look buried in them !

[LoveIsTheDrug]

Nick

[LoveIsTheDrug]

Buggery knows why I have so much to say on the subject.

[lurkingaround]

Thanks. Will root around tinterweb, see what the prices are like.

[DrNick]

Every weekend
at least three hours - sometimes 6
i am sportmom

[LoveIsTheDrug]

You love it

[DrNick]

it just made me start a thread.
I know fuck all about what I am actually watching - should I?

[claudeekishi]

Love my cathlyn is a wee bit frumpyastic from the front but from behind it's rather cool young Scandi girl. I am so cold blooded I couldn't care less about the frump element now that I know what warmth is...and I am somebody who cares about how she looks :)

[lurkingaround]

Rather frumpy than cold here too. Cold is miserable. No one's stylish when they're miserable.

[SofaCanary]

I managed to track down last years Lindsey parka from an online shop based in either Norway or Denmark, cost me a (v.long) arm and leg but it's so worth it.

Barely had it off my back for the last couple of months, gets many compliments and it keeps me toasty warm and dry too!

[MissWimpyDimple]

The sizes are generous, but what I meant was that they are cut rather straight up and down. Wide shoulders, slimmer hips. Sp I suppose if you are biggish all over that would work too. I have tried a variety of styles and sizes and they all swamp me on top unfortunately.

[Tweet2tweet]

I have the Didriksons Veronica and get lots of compliments when I wear it.

[MarvellousMechanicalMouseOrgan]

TeamWill, do you find the Merrell one isn't as warm as the North Face one? I'm pretty warm blooded, and don't want to buy something that I'll never be cold enough to wear!

[TeamWill]

The Merrell Wakefield Insulated ( i remembered)is my everyday warm winter coat - deals with winter weather ,rain and Im really cosy wearing it to walk to work early on winter mornings. I love the really close fitting hood and I can adjust it so it keeps the rain/wind out.

The NFAP is for seriously COLD snowy weather. I am a very cold person and I find it too warm for every day use in the winter.
Having said that I wore it a lot last year .
Where are you ? Do you drive/walk to work etc

[bishboschone]

I'm in the south , I'm a sahm , I can drive but like to walk to do school runs . I don't need to be warm just dry and wind proof . I have a feather coat ( or 2 ) and find them a not waterproof and b too hot in the medium weather . I must have a good hood . The Didrikson have an extra bit like a hat as I have a lot of curly hair which takes ages to dry .

[TeamWill]

In Saaarf as well !
Sounds like the Northface will be too warm.
Tell us what you go for in the end.

[bishboschone]

Yeah north face will be too warm and they don't seem to do a raincoat as such . I'm erring towards the Didrikson but I am curvy ( hourglass ) so I'm concerned the top half will be too big for me . The Merrell look shapely but I'm not sure I like the current models .

[MarvellousMechanicalMouseOrgan]

I'm north, where it rain A LOT.

I drive for the preschool run, but need to start getting more exercise so the coat will be getting an outing everday.

[DrNick]

the north face is perfect for me
I wore it yesterday with a tee shirt underneath
you wouldnt need to layer knitwear under it
I use a close fititng tee shirt and fleece when I watch sport

its not THAT hot!

[DavenotChas]

Can I suggest the craghoppers nariko? It is very like the north face one that drnick linked to just without the furry bit. It's waterproof, windproof and mine was about £70. It won't win any style awards but it ticks all the boxes for me