What do you think of this jacket?

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I am going on a european city break, weather will be variable, min 6 max 16 degrees, fair bit of rain probably. There's will be lots of walking. I have realised I only have my thick puffer jackets and a smart work coat, as well as three trench coats, none of which I feel are suitable.

I have bought this jacket out of desperation as I clearly have left it too late. I was hoping for better weather I guess...

Anyway, will I regret this? I will collect it today by the way, haven't tried it on yet. I am 48 years old and 5.2".

www.marksandspencer.com/faux-fur-padded-parka-with-stormwear/p/p60133317?extid=ps_gglpla_Women_748425016_41844419202&s_kwcid=AL!2750!3!182448354656!!!g!384613403518!EFKW&device=c&cvosrc=ppc%20shopping.google.Women%20%3E%20Clothing%20%3E%20Coats%20%26%20Jackets%20%3E%20Raincoats&cvo_pid=41844419202&gclid=COnB1LrrldoCFYYvGwoddw0A6Q&gclsrc=ds

I think that's nice and practical whilst being stylish.
I may have to procure one for myself so cheers OP

Happy to oblige

Looks good!

I don't like the coat but also given what you've described I would opt for nice layers under one of your trench coats.

I think you'll get a lot of wear out of that! It's a nice shape.

you might be right dudsville...

And it would be cheaper...

I'm not at my slimmest though, I wonder just how many layers I can fit under my trench coat...

Oh I love it. I think I'll be getting one of these myself.

Nice

I think the coat is very wintery looking. I agree that layers are the way to go. How about something like this
www.joules.com/Women/Jackets-Coats/Coast/Mid-length-Waterproof-Jacket/Antique-Gold?id=Y_COASTMID|ANTGOLD

It’s fairly unremarkable. Difficult to form an opinion on either way. Would suit anyone of any age or style. It’s a generic parka. The only thing I would say is that I don’t like front-facing patch pockets on a parka...I much prefer side pockets, which are more comfortable to put your hands in. On that factor alone I wouldn't buy it.

Some lovely coats here in the French Connection sale - I like the ombre ones!

Sale

Might it be a bit warm as its a padded coat? Also the big pockets all over it make it look very bulky, so not very flattering. Overall not keen.

How about a mac from Boden/Seasalt/Ilse Jacobsen? You could easily fit a thinnish layer underneath. Think they would look much better.

I like it but agree it looks very wintery and heavy.

I would go for layers.

I would buy a uniqlo duck down coat that bundles down into a small packet to wear under a mac. they are very light weight, take up minimal room and quite warm.

I'm the same age as you and going on a European city break next week to a notoriously rainy place which will be about 18 degrees.

I have gone for this sea salt Mac (has a parka fishtail shape at the back) and plan to wear layers ( camis, knits underneath) . The pale denim like blue is a good neutral to match a lot of my clothes:

https://www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/clothing/jackets-coats/waterproof-sail-maker-cotton-tin-cloth-jackettreninnoww_marine.htm

(The first model shot isn't good. Makes jacket look boxy and shapeless which it isn't )