Parker with nice fur???

[SmiledWithTheRisingSun]

Looking for something dark, grown up, with gorgeous fur - not tacky looking. But not a million pounds either. Can you help me MN?

I have the Whistles one from a couple of years back
It is gorgeous in my opinion but my DCs call me Womble when I wear it,

I recently bought the Didrikson Celine. Fab parka. Nice faux fur, not too ‘Michelin woman’ and really cosy. I went for the navy. £175 down from £250.

I’m looking for something similar for DH but in Khaki probably with more of a mod edge. Nothing from pretty green or on the mod sites. I like the Alpha industries M65 but that’s discontinued, same with Didrikson men’s mood parka. ‘Fashion’ ones are too thin and not weatherproof enough.

I’m an 8-10 and went for a 36. It is a bit bigger but I prefer a slightly oversized look with things like that. A ‘skinny’ parka would look weird.

So a 40 would be about a 14?

Yes (size chart attached)

I’m a 12-14 and I got the 38. It fits perfectly.

Oooo can't decide weather to go for black or navy (living life on the edge!!)

Thanks for the size chart!

Agreed re: the fashion ones being too thin!

I bought the technical parka from Next this year in navy and I bloody love it. It's really heavy and warm and the fake fur is also navy.

Hmm, I've got a Didriksons parka and the fur is horribly stiff and fakey.

I have this from la redoute it is lovely and warm and comes in green as well there is 20% off as well at the moment

George (asda) has a technical parka for £50ish? It's 100% waterproof and windproof and has very good reviews.

This one:

I've got it in my basket, just waiting for payday.

I saw that one too @doctorboo but the badge on the sleeve really put me off.

@SheGotOffThePlaneIf I'm going to see if I can take it off. Put my basic darning/unpicking skills to the test. If it looks like a no-go I might take it back.

zara's fur is GORGEOUS. didn't like the coat sadly but the hood was heavenly.

Fur hoods aren’t particularly good when rained on bitter experience. Mine looked lovely but when it rained hard it looked like a soggy cat and it dripped down my face

I've just bought this parka style coat with a fur collar www.mountainwarehouse.com/tarka-womens-long-padded-jacket-p16836.aspx/black/
It's like wearing a duvet - super warm and very well made. Not normally a fan of Mountain Warehouse but would recommend.

I have the North Face Arctic Parka - www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LJYTNYO/ref=asc_df_B01LJYTNYO1512648000000/?smid=A1B55B1RBLVAYD&linkCode=df0&creativeASIN=B01LJYTNYO&tag=mumsnetforum-21&creative=22374

It’s SUPER warm (almost too warm if the weather is relatively mild), waterproof and has worn well. I have had mine for 5 years and it’s still going strong so it’s a good investment and I would highly recommend it.

I’m on the hunt for another parka at the minute simply because I feel like I’ve been wearing the same coat for too long! Been eyeing up the Didriksons but my arctic parka will be a tough act to follow I think!

Thanks for letting me know schitzel!

To this if you with the North Face :

What's the fur like?

Why dress size are you and what size parka did you buy?

Thanks

(To THOSE of you!)

SmiledWithTheRisingSun the hood is very large and detachable. The fake fur bit is also detachable if you don’t like it but it’s nice and soft.

I’m 5ft 8 and fluctuate between dress size 12 & 14 and I have the coat in a medium. It feels true to size.