Down coat - any good? Or would I look like a marshmallow?

[MissPattie]

I am sick of freezing through the winter and though I would get a nice puffa coat. I love my Rab down jacket, and I have just got rid of a lovely black wool coat from Hobbs as it was past its best.

I was thinking about getting a long insulated coat from Rab, or Jigsaw. Has anyone had one? Do you rate the duvet look?

I have quite a few quilted jackets - love them! Just make sure any down is ethical as there's terrible mistreatment in the down trade.

Are you big of nork?
If not go for it

Uniqlo down coats are super warm - I have a collarless one that I wear under my nice wool coats.

If you want a really warm big coat then the Aigle Cuckmere is fabulous - I have had mine for five years and it looks like new still.

this made me lol

I have a fitted one of these, it's as flat as can be for this type of coat and has a nipped in waist. I call it the duvet coat!

So they are around but I'm afraid I can't show a pic as it's gone now, it was from somewhere on Zalando but i don't pay attention to labels so can't help.

I really feel the cold and this is very good indeed so you don't need a mega puffy one to help with cold.

I have a long one from Lands End, I love it! I'd rather be warm (playground duty) than not so I don't mind that it's a bit duvet like. It does have an adjustable waist which helps give it shape though.

Agree with checking the ethical aspect first.

Geese are often live-plucked, which causes the animals incredible pain and suffering. If it's something you care about, I would contact the company before you buy.

I've just bought this which, going back to my previous post, is ethical down.

Ps it's actually quite thin - you find that with more expensive down items - so no chance of you liking like a marshmallow!

I had bad experience with a cheap one that left my hair full of static and my clothes covered in feathers - I suggest trying it on and swishing your hair around a few times before buying.

I have stood around watching sport on a cold morning looking stupid (blankets draped around me, borrowed coats etc) and I have stood around being freeing cold. Even if you do look a bit bigger than you want, I'd choose warm marshmallow over cold any day!

I know it's not the point of the thread - but why has the model for that North Face coat got bare legs????

Obviously too warm for tights sunny

Happy - that one looks lovely.

Oh I'm really happy with it MissPattie - I got the black, it's very flattering.

I have one - its great. just be sure to size down and get one tgsts fitted and belted to give you shape.