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Can anyone recommend a Didrikson coat that is flattering?

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bishboschone · 08/02/2014 11:16

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

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LoveIsTheDrug · 08/02/2014 15:30

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?!

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bishboschone · 08/02/2014 15:30

That should read . I am not !

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TeamWill · 08/02/2014 15:31

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

DrNick · 08/02/2014 15:32

loveisthedrug Angry Grin

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bishboschone · 08/02/2014 15:33

Ok I will thanks

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LoveIsTheDrug · 08/02/2014 15:33

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

LoveIsTheDrug · 08/02/2014 15:34

Nick Wink

LoveIsTheDrug · 08/02/2014 15:35

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

lurkingaround · 08/02/2014 15:35

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

DrNick · 08/02/2014 15:36

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

LoveIsTheDrug · 08/02/2014 15:38

You love it

DrNick · 08/02/2014 15:39

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

claudeekishi · 08/02/2014 15:50

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 · 08/02/2014 16:00

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

SofaCanary · 08/02/2014 16:49

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 · 08/02/2014 17:07

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 · 08/02/2014 19:07

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

MarvellousMechanicalMouseOrgan · 08/02/2014 22:06

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 · 08/02/2014 22:27

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

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bishboschone · 08/02/2014 22:40

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 .

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TeamWill · 08/02/2014 23:25

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

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bishboschone · 08/02/2014 23:26

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 .

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MarvellousMechanicalMouseOrgan · 09/02/2014 08:27

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 · 09/02/2014 10:58

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 · 09/02/2014 12:27

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 Grin

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