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What is your 'summer coat'?

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Lotsofsausage · 25/06/2017 10:06

OK, so I usually think of myself as pretty well put together, clothes wise. However, I have one achilles heel - I have no idea what wear on the outside in milder weather. I have one light jacket which I love but it's an oversized parka so I am also looking for something a bit 'smarter' (but not frumpy or too smart iyswim)
I guess I am looking for a block-ish colour as I sometimes wear patterns - usually just stripes or leopard print. I've thought about a denim jacket but I wear jeans a lot. If it helps, today I am wearing a grey T shirt tucked in, high waisted dark jeans and leopard print air and grace sneakers.
Help! links or pics would be good.

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Lotsofsausage · 25/06/2017 10:09

I should add, I usually shop in places like H&M, Cos, ASOS.... I am quite tall and a size 14.

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RoganJosh · 25/06/2017 10:10

I have a couple of blazers but also want a long something. Like a coloured mac I suppose?

Highalert · 25/06/2017 10:10

I wear a denim jacket but I do worry about the Status Quo look when wearing it with jeans.

Janek · 25/06/2017 10:12

I wear a raincoat from seasalt - mine is patterned, but if i had my time again i would choose a plain one. I bought it because previously i had to wear a berghaus anorak as my summer coat as i had nothing else and this made me so sad!!!

Impala1980 · 25/06/2017 13:50

How about a khaki utility jacket? I have one from Hush which I wear with jeans all the time..

Judydreamsofhorses · 25/06/2017 14:13

I have a few, collected over the years:

Denim jacket - dark blue, from Topshop, I don't wear this with blue jeans
Long camel mac - New Look
Khaki duster style coat - Topshop
Bright yellow waterproof rain jacket - Warehouse

I'm in Scotland, so my leather biker jacket is worn all year round. I like it in summer with a midi-dress and trainers.

phoolani · 25/06/2017 14:14

I have this. Goes with jeans, casual, smart. I luffs it. And makes you look just a bit 'Hollywood glam', according to many people - or 'like a lab technician' according to dp. I know whose opinion I'm trusting.

What is your 'summer coat'?
phoolani · 25/06/2017 14:15

Gah!

What is your 'summer coat'?
phoolani · 25/06/2017 14:15

Now thanks to a photo delay, I just look crazy..

Want2beme · 25/06/2017 15:14

I'm wearing this pink anorak from New Look, as it rains a lot where I live.

I also have a 3/4 length dark denim jacket & a dark grey bubble parka, that I bought last year.

What is your 'summer coat'?
JaceLancs · 25/06/2017 21:15

Grey linen blouson style jacket from M & S (had it years)
Various denim shirts
Floral kagoul which folds into a pouch from warehouse
Pale blue principles blazer

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