Trenchcoats - please help me find a mid-range classic one

[DanaScully83]

Hi All

I need a new trenchcoat to replace my rather tired looking old one. I'm a 8-10 and quite short at 5 foot 2. My current one is beige but I think I'd like a navy one.

My dream one is this one: www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women/aquascutum-lana-double-breasted-raincoat/d691504.pd#240422448 but it is waaaaaaay over budget :(

Front runner so far: www.warehouse-london.com/nz/clothing/jackets-and-coats/classic-trench/029415.html?dwvar_029415_color=36&position=8&cgid=coats-casual-jackets#&start=8&categoryID=coats-casual-jackets

Where else should I be looking?

What's your budget? Have a look at & other stories, Hobbs, Banana Republic, Jaeger.

Hobbs Saskia and Sara trench coats are brilliant. I have both styles in cream and navy. The cotton is thick and wonderful and long-lasting. They dry clean nicely

Oly5 - I think we might have a winner! The Saskia is just what I'm looking for (and there is £50 off!). The only problem is I'm getting distracted by the beautiful petrol blue one: www.hobbs.co.uk/product/display?productID=0118-3991-9057L00&productvarid=0118-3991-9057L00-PETROL-8&refpage=trench-coat-promotion

Can I ask about sizing? I'm between a 8 and 10. 8 in shops where the sizing runs on the larger side (like M & S). Is the Saskia roomy?

Ooh that's gorgeous! I might have to get one as well! Good question - I'm between 10 and 12. Is this a generous fit meaning the 12 might be too roomy and 10 neater?

www.jackwills.com/ambrose-trench-coat-100012873016.html?cgid=Ladies_Outerwear#start=8
After trying quite a few of various prices I ended up buying this on because i liked the length and fit best. I'm the same size/height as you and bought size 8

How about
www.comptoirdescotonniers.co.uk/womens-clothes/trenchs

I have the Jack Wills one expatmigrant linked to in navy and really like it. Got a compliment the first time I wore it out.

I have also had lovely trenches from Zara, French Connection and Naf Naf. I tried the Saskia - my friend has it and looks great - but I didn't like the lack of buckle for the belt and thought it looked a bit bulky and scruffy on me because of that.

I’ve got the Hobbs Saskia in gold and I love love love it. I don’t normally do coats with tie belts but this works for me. I also had a Hobbs trenchcoat a few years back that I loved and that lasted years so I didn’t mind spending more than I normally would. It was also on sale :)

I have this navy one from Whistles and it looks great:

www.whistles.com/women/sale/coats-jackets/sofia-trench-coat-24566.html

It looks like it's sold out though but maybe there are some secondhand ones floating around?

I think Hobbs always comes up roomy. I’d size down if you’re between sizes. They genuinely are lovely coats!

Ps I’ve seen all the colours in store and they are nice.. but navy, black and cream are just classics! I confess to having quite a few of these. If you can splash out on more than one, the colours can be lovely. Report back when it arrives, I hope they fit!

Also, Hobbs has them in black but navy is still available on the John Lewis website

Uniqlo?

www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/women/outerwear/coats

My coat is from warehouse and it’s lovely. Good quality. Very classic looking x

Thanks everyone. I've ordered the Hobbs Saskia in Navy in a size 8 and I can't wait until it arrives. I might go back for the Petrol one if it is a success! However, I'm currently loving mustard / ochre and couldn't help thinking how nicely a Navy trench coat would have gone with my new mustard suede shoes today!

expatmigrant - thanks for the Jack Wills link - it has been a long time since I've looked at Jack Wills but they have some really nice things.

Has it arrived? How’s the fit?

Has anybody seen a lovely bright one, which is all cotton including the lining? I love the Hobbs one but don't like the lining.
M&S have a cotton one too, which is lovely, but the lining is horrible.

Just popping back on to let everyone know that the Hobbs Saskia arrived last night (I'm overseas so delivery took a little while). It is exactly what I wanted and the 8 is a perfect fit. I feel so smart in it and the weight will be perfect as we head into Autumn here in NZ. Thanks Oly5 :)

That Saskia coat is gorgeous! I can't see a navy option, but the petrol is lovely.