Warm, waterproof school run winter coat

[Longhairmightcare]

I'm looking for a warm waterproof coat for the school run, stylish as an added bonus. As I'll be pushing a pram it needs a hood that stays up, but without hanging down in front of your eyes.

I've got a joules coast style jacket (from m&co) in coral which has served me well over the spring/summer term but won't be warm enough for winter.

I've been looking at joules stormont but only one review, anyone got one?

Willing to spend up to £150 but prefereably less.

Stormont: www.joules.com/Women/New-In/Stormont/Waterproof-Parka/Marine-Navy?id=X_STORMONT%7CMARNAVY

Have a look at Seasalt. They have several different styles of waterproof coats. I have a winter and a spring coat and love them both. The winter one in particular is really warm, hood stays up, properly waterproof, sleeves long enough to cover hands.

Sounds perfect magpies, I'll have a look at sea salt now, thanks.

I love fatface coats... soooo warm and they look good too!

Was coming on here to say Seasalt...

I bought a joules Stormaway waterproof coat last autumn (October) and its perfect for what you describe. I remember when I was looking last year not all the coats/weather-wear has been released in early September.

Any particular seasalt coat recommended? I've been looking at the 'plant hunter' and 'Janelle Il'

I can't find the joules stormaway, maybe discontinued, good point about them not all being out now though. maybe I'll wait until October payday to buy and do a shortlist. I'm not good with delayed gratification though

Hadn't thought of fatface, will have a look, thanks derty

My Seasalt raincoat has been great. Totally waterproof with a hood that stays in place. Bought it three years ago in 50% sale.

Flissfloss thanks, do you know which seasalt coat it was?

For warner days I have a Skogstad navy raincoat. For winter this year I have a Didriksons Mary parka type coat.

Sorry can't remember name but it's a parka style coat. The rain just rolls of it.

Mine is a plant hunter in pool. I don't think the full winter range is on the website yet. Look out for discounts too. Sign up to their newsletter and periodically there is 30% off though I ended up paying full price as I got fed up waiting and really needed a new coat!

I had the Joules stormaway coat last year too; just had a look on their website and this is pretty similar:

www.joules.com/Women/New-In/Stormont/Waterproof-Parka/Marine-Navy?id=X_STORMONT|MARNAVY

Had a lovely winter coat from joules last year too.. navy padded with fur hood... was so warm.. expensive but great quality and will do me again this year

Oh, just realised you linked to that one in the OP! That'll teach me to read the whole thing.

The only thing I don't like about my stormaway is that the fleece lining is a bit too warm and I overheat. I don't think it gets cold enough down south to really appreciate it!

I had the same coat requirements as you, and ended up buying the fat face Cheshire jacket. Really pleased with it.

Thanks all. Got a good shortlist. Have to wait until pay day now, spent all my 'spare' money this month already oops.

I just got the Stormont. I love it! Not been out in the rain yet though. It seems well made. I also found a 20% off code which helped.

Thanks, 20% off code would certainly help! I'll keep my eyes peeled.

Oooh -25%! Thank you!

Now to see if I can scrape together the pennies....

One last thing, I'm a large size 10, or small size 12 dependant on shop/garment, would you say the joules sizing is generous or tight? Thanks

It's true to size. I would probs get a 12 for jumper room.