I have £50 to spend on a coat

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That needs to have long sleeves, long length, vaguely fashionable (i'm in my 20's), has a hood as I push a pram and I need it to repel some water, even if I have to use a waterproofer.

I really need to find something suitable soon as the zip broke on my coat today and I am coatless.

I got this last winter. It's waterproof and warm and a nice parka shape.... Any good?

I have this and love it
It has those pockets on the boobs that seem to keep your hands warmer too!

It looks dreadful on the woman in the link, btw! It actually has a drawstring thingy to shape it at the waist, if you want to. If it's the sort of coat you're after google for better images! :D

Try a charity shop. I got a lovely purple warm thick wool hooded coat with pockets big enough for a kindle and a couple of children's snacks for £13 last month.

Second the charity shop idea, I used to dress entirely from the Oxfam shop in my then local town, was in Surrey and although not uber posh lots of nice good quality things landed there. I worked in a smart office at the time!

Also TK Maxx is always worth a look if you have one near.

i third charity shops. I have bought two winter coats from them recently, one a 80% wool and 20% cashmere mix and the other 100% wool and it cost me less than £15 for the both of them AND they were both new with tags!

HI there,
I'd look at the ebay outlet, you can get something really great from last seasons stuff...
looks waxy/waterproof
bit over budget, but good brand

oxfam online is worth a look.

Also, the long running coat thread has a lot of people recommending the target dry georgia parka with a 15% off code the coat is £63 ish - if you can stretch to that?

Code is schoolgate15

Do you have a next outlet by you? I got a fab tartan coat last week for only £38

Thanks for all the recommendations. Love the H&M coat, but I fear it won't be long enough in the body, will have to see if it's in my local store

How tall are you? Im 5'3 amd the back part is down to the backs of my knees.

It also has a removable quilted lining so becomes more lightweight in the spring.

I can vouch for the h&m coat. Have tried it on in store today & have since ordered my correct size online. It's a bargain at that price - looks far more expensive than it is and quite classic in style so won't date over the next few years. It's warm whilst not being bulky. Very flattering fit. I'm 5'2 ish and the back hits the back of my knees. The sleeves are way too long for me so will need to be altered. Great coat for taller ladies.

Definitely one of the nicest high street parkas.

Dorothy Perkins have got 25% off this week and free express delivery for £30 spend

Dorothy Perkins tall coats