Do I want a Boden rainy day mac?

[MaryWestmacott]

...and if so, in which colour?

I could do with a hooded rain coat that is actually waterproof - I need petite length which Boden do and their rainy day mac is in the catch of the day, but it's still quite pricy for a rain mac, any thoughts?

(and which colour - here's the options - I'm thinking either blue spot or the plain coal)

Nah, they aren't actually waterproof.

I have the coal colour and I love it. Goes with anything which you don't get so much if you buy one of the printed ones. Really is warm and waterproof and the hood is designed to wear (i.e. not tight and uncomfortable like some). I see people around in the print ones though and they look nice too, apart from the really garish options.

If you don't want to pay loads it's always worth a look on ebay.

rose - do you have a fleese lined one or a normal one?

Cakey - can it cope with normal rain showers?

You do but wait for the sales. I got mine for £30.

It copes with normal rain fine IME. I have a plain green one, which I much prefer to all the prints which are a bit I'M A BODEN MAC!!

Cakey - can it cope with normal rain showers?

No. It can only cope with a gentle dusting of angel tears on an otherwise sunny day.

Mine copes with rain just fine!

I got caught in a horrific heavy downpour in mine and my wrists got a bit damp, that was it.

seriously, £30???? I thought £89 was good... Hmm, shall hold out then...

I've been wearing mine today and it's more than able to withstand pretty heavy rain. I mean, it's been pissing down all day and I've been out walking in it for about an hour, all told, and didn't get at all wet.

I've had it just over a year and I reckon it'll last a good few more.

Agree with RoseRadish about the hood, too - I've never got on with hoods, but this one stays up and is comfortable.

I got caught in a shower and it leaked all along the seams. Boden couldn't give a shit when I complained. Worst money I ever spent.

Honestly I could believe it either!!

I have fleece lined, maybe they are better.

*couldn't

Yep, mine is fleece.

Yes looking at your link it says "shower-resistant" - well-known euphemism for not being waterproof. So I'm thinking the summer version is a very different beast from the winter fleece-lined one. Which wasn't actually any more expensive. I wear my fleece one in spring and autumn and sometimes in the (Scottish) summer. Not in winter, it's not that warm. So maybe the fleecy one is a better option.

Hi I've a fleece one too , it's definitely waterproof. Also wind proof and really cosy! I love it but wish i had gone for a plain one rather than the admittedly muted print. Gets lots of compliments though. Not sure if the summer versions are waterproof.

Right, fleece one only, and in a plain style.

Thank you!

I'd look at sea salt one instead

I have a fleece one. Not waterproof really.

I have a Sea salt mac which IS waterproof and which I loooove.

I have the fleece lined. It's coped just fine with fairly heavy showers.

Annoying, seasalt don't seem to do petite clothing.

I might wait a bit longer then and see if the Boden petite one goes in the sale. (don't they normally do the sales shortly after the catch of the days?)