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Coat help needed... not a parka thread!

33 replies

polexiaaphrodesia · 06/03/2021 20:30

Today while trudging back from the park with 2 kids, scooters and bikes wearing the trusty Didriksons parka that I have basically lived in for the past 6 months I passed another mum. A cool mum. (One with older children who don't wipe banana or snot on her or make her carry muddy scooters but I digress...)

Cool mum as she will now be known was wearing straight legged jeans and slightly funky Nikes. She had on a plain grey hoodie and a navy coat over the top. It's the coat I'm after.. it was navy with either one or two buttons and quite light so not a proper winter coat, more of a spring or autumn coat but still wool/ fabric rather than a waterproof.

Cool mum's coat gave me a sense that parka season is ending and the season of wasps and demands for ice lollies when we go to the park is in sight. To bridge that awkward shoulder season between freezing and wasps I've decided that I need a coat like cool mum. I've had a Google but not turning up much so I wonder if you lovely ladies from S&B could give me some suggestions.

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waltzingparrot · 06/03/2021 23:04

Is it this sort of style but in a lighter weight fabric you are after?

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polexiaaphrodesia · 07/03/2021 06:10

Yes, very similar but with one or two buttons

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TheChineseChicken · 07/03/2021 06:59

OP I have spent MONTHS looking for this coat. In the end I got the perfect one on eBay. It’s an M&S unlined one - beautiful shape and fits like a dream. Maybe try eBay

PlayItCool · 07/03/2021 07:10

I visualised a peacoat from your description - how about:

communityclothing.co.uk/collections/womenswear/products/womensmeltonpeacoat-dark-navy?variant=30693868503094

TheWitchCirce · 07/03/2021 07:18

Trench Coat?

TheWitchCirce · 07/03/2021 07:19

one-button navy

TheWitchCirce · 07/03/2021 07:22

Surely cool mum isn't a Boden mum Wink. Boden

TheChineseChicken · 07/03/2021 07:33

This is the one I got - is this the style you’re after?

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FedNlanders · 07/03/2021 07:39

I loved the idea but got one and it looked horrible on me :(

polexiaaphrodesia · 07/03/2021 08:02

@TheChineseChicken that's the style I'm after - sounds like I'm searching for the holy grail of coats but I will try searching for an unlined coat as that's the style I'm after

@TheWitchCirce the DP one is probably closest to what I'm after but prepared to spend a bit more

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ThatQuietOne · 07/03/2021 08:30

Hobbs Tilda?
I have this and it looks quite straight cut on me - more so than on the model. They also do a petite version.

gimmiesomethingfast · 07/03/2021 08:33

Oh I love the Hobbs coat!!!!

TheWitchCirce · 07/03/2021 08:34

Tah-Dah?

TheWitchCirce · 07/03/2021 08:37

too formal?

I have so many lessons to plan, that my distraction dial is turned up to max today!

waltzingparrot · 07/03/2021 09:18

www.laredoute.co.uk/ppdp/prod-350157292.aspx?docid=221820#srt=noSorting&searchkeyword=wool%20coat&shoppingtool=search

That Hobbs Tilda coat above is being sold via Debenhams with £100 off.

TheChineseChicken · 07/03/2021 09:19

This is hilarious - I went through all these options on my quest Grin

nowlook · 07/03/2021 09:35

Was it this Ted Baker?

nowlook · 07/03/2021 09:35

Hahaha cross posts

Rina66 · 07/03/2021 09:40

Try searching for a ‘double faced coat’, I think that’s the unlined style you’re searching for. The fabric can also be described as boiled wool. John Lewis brand Modern Rarity usually do a version, not always with collar or buttons though.

polexiaaphrodesia · 07/03/2021 09:59

Thank you all! Lots to look at and quite a few I hadn't found on my search Smile

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Rina66 · 07/03/2021 09:59

How about this? Unlined, navy, one button, pockets and in the sale at £29.90? Uniqlo.

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LadyEloise · 07/03/2021 10:48

I'd call it a Crombie coat. I love the style.