Warm..Waterproof..Hood...Long...winter coats, which are the best?

[ChaffinchOfMegalolz]

Just got soaked in freezing rain on the school run, we walk whatever the weather. I would like the best warmest coat possible for £50 ish...
I am tall so it needs to be long, I like those puffa/padded types, is ski wear the way forward?

thank you

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To keep you properly dry it should be knee-length, mid-thigh at the shortest. I got a waterproof-ish coat for £65 from TK Maxx but my legs still get soaked.

I got my Merrell Haven for £50 in Blacks sale, just got lucky, but you never know.
They are lovely coats and last well so ebay worth a look.

I also love my Target Dry Georgia Parka, its suprisingly warm yet not too bulky...there are usually some online codes available for 15% off the price which makes it a bargain

Very cool. Not much call for it in N.Ireland though .

beavington

Its not overly padded but really warm! Its windproof too so no drafts. Ive actually had quite a few question me about it. I have it in the Indigo blue.

Merrell ellenwood got for £70 from sports direct - in heather (purple) rather than my preferred blue - but toasty, dry and very very smug.

www.dunnesstores.com/colorado-hood-padded-coat//dunnesstores/fcp-product/8832253?colour=navy

Dunnes stores, bought it last week and am v happy with it -£40

I have a couple of Tresspass jackets (they come up small though) and a knee length Hawkshead coat (no idea if they still exsist- just checked, yes they do)

For warmth though, why not get some base layers - maybe Uniqlo or sometimes Aldi have them. I'm waiting for their ski event to buy for DD school trip.

I have last years version of this www.next.co.uk/x54170s5#651041x54 bang on target. Mid thigh, nice and warm and fairly waterproof. I didn't get wet in a heavy shower but wouldn't want to walk around
All day in the rain in it or a heavy downpour.

Caminante it's actually from trespass and it's v cosy with the inside bit in it too, plus you get 2 jackets for the price of one. I got the black one, but I know someone with the purple one too and it's nice, just not for me as I needed it for work. I wouldn't get cream purely as it would get manky in my line of work/with kids but it looks nice

I ordered a regatta bliss today for £40. I have everything crossed.