Found something really nice and practical in M&S. Do I get a prize?

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this coat

It's in that fashionable sort of technical fabric. V waterproof. Very warm (nearly passed out in the shop trying it on). Bum covering. Has those sporty cuffs you can put a thumb through. Also side zips so it fits over bums without being huge round the waist.

Now just need winter weather.

It doesn't say it's waterproof. Otherwise it would be great.

Ooh you are right. I'm saying waterproof but I haven't tested that. I'm assuming from the fabric texture that it is but perhaps not. Tsk at my unreliable reporting.

It's got "Stormwear™ technology"....

It does say it's their stormwear fabric/finish though. So it should keep you dry in some rain, but not necessarily in a massive downpour. Good find, OP!

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That is unbelievably ugly

You'd look like you were wearing a sleeping bag

Didn't expect to see you around these parts, Arsene Wegner

Ok maybe 'style and beauty' is not quite right . But effective and decent maybe?

I saw that coat in M&S , really liked it , the zipped sides and the thumbholes.
I don't need another coat and I certainly don't need a warm coat (flushes)

'Really nice' is subjective.

It's not for me, but I could see how it might appeal if outdoor watching sports and the like.

www.marksandspencer.com/padded-parka-with-stormwear/p/p60107041?mfPartNumber=T493700A&carousel=FUNH_RR

This is a little more stylish?

Really nice? Nope, hideous.
Practical? I can't imagine wearing a duvet to do things is ever practical!

I really like it OP. Looks lovely and cosy. I don't think it is ugly at all.

Those of us who have spent many hours stood on wet, muddy touchlines would appreciate a coat like this, OP

I saw this in store and I'm swithering. Last winter wasn't particularly cold here (Glasgow) but previous ones have been, and I commute by public transport. I'm small and dumpy, so it's not very flattering on me. But it looks so warm.. (I have waterproof covered already)

Ahh swithering. Now that's a word I've not heard in a good wee while @AgentProvocateur - thanks for that I used to swither all the time, but now I think I just faff.

I like the coat OP, and hope it serves you well.

I've got this in my basket at the minute (along with a couple of others). Just need to decide which one to go for.

I would buy one if it was waterproof. Storm wear technology is meaningless

If I had to draw a " mum coat " that would be it 😷.

For me a mum coat would be one of those waterproof jackets from mountain warehouse with a detachable fleece!

The arms look really long...

nothing says 'mum coat' to me like a parka with a furry hood. ideally worn with skinny jeans and a breton top.

Ooh I tried this on and loved it . I do think it’s a lot of money for padding though . It’s not feather and it’s not waterproof .. shame because I really liked it .

My warm parka style touchline coat is from Seasalt and is still 100% waterproof after 4 years.
It's not the prettiest, but I'd still choose it over the M&S one.

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