We are off to France in 3 weeks and need a mac of some kind???

[Swifey]

What sort of thing? Is there such a thing as a 'nice' pacamac? Or should I be wearing something else? It's just for out and about with the children, two ds who are 4 and 1, so fairly robust. I am fairly stylish, I like to think!! But need something practical, I have a few gillets, but it needs to be waterproof! I am 38, hourglass, size twelve if that helps. I don't particularly want to spend any more than £30 as it's not going to get a great deal of wear. And ideas? Or should o be spending more on a trench coat?

That should be 'I'

I'm looking for the same thing! Needs to have a decent hood and cover my bum! I've been looking for ages!!!!

I got a good one in Sainsburys recently - nice hood with a cotton lining It was about £30.00 but there was 25% off at the time

It sounds terrible but was under £30. A festival type waterproof poncho. Got it from Blacks Outdoor store. Navy with a small pattern on it. Covers my bum, my arms are free, packs into a pouch. The water slides off and it looks good with jeans in wellies.

That sounds perfect Grannycakes. Was it fitted or just straight?
And Diana does the flapping around poncho style not get in the way??

I have a Berghaus pac a mac. It looks like a normal coat when on you would never know it was a raincoat. Cost about £60 from Millets last summer.

Joules do one called 'golightly' which is a pacamac but is totally waterproof/sealed seams whatever it's called. I have two a bright pink one I got half price in the sale to leave in the car and I bought a lime green one last week as they had 25% off. I looked at a really nice navy one in Sainsburys but it was showerproof.

I've worn my ponho twice so far and it was a bit windy, but it didn't noticeably flap around. I think it's suitable for sudden downpours but perhaps not an activity holiday.

I have a Seasalt one. It's perfect, and I live in France.

Saw a few waterproof jackets in Tesco at the moment, they are around £30 if I remember correctly. Nice colours!

Hopefully that makes sense

A bit more but I know they always have vouchers etc. about.

But I love my petit bateau yellow "mac" for rainy days.

Also what about this one which is simular style £31 from la redoute

m.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350002503?omniturecode=Google-PPC-Shopping-LES_PETITS_PRIX-Women-Coats&gclid=CJvys9P0qcwCFZAW0wod45oMeA

Also purely coincidentle I picked two french brands 😂

Next have some for £28, it's free delivery today from there

If you want something lasting, Seasalt, Cornwall have an excellent range. Waterproof and breathable. Not cheap though! Regatta are also quite a good make.