Best School Run Waterproof?

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I am trying to find the perfect waterproof for the school run and would love some ideas please. I'm 5'4 and have tried Seasalt coats but they don't look right on me.

Watching. I want a big poncho!

It depends whether you are after waterproof qualities or looks.

If it's waterproof, then sailing gear might be your friend. I've seen a lot of sailing mums in the Rooster rigging jacket when it's howling sideways rain.
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I don't have one because I have a seasalt janelle which does the job for me, but I am 5'8 and it is long.

Following. I want a waterproof chat that looks nice but doesn't cost a fortune.

Coat. Not chat 🙄

Thank you, yes it needs to be waterproof with a hood that won't fly off in the wind!

I'm the same in looking for a waterproof for the nursery run, I'm very short 5ft 1, so really struggling to find one that's not too long!

I've heard great things about didriksons. Out of my budget though so gone with good old trespass, just look for 10000 waterproofing or higher.

Rains anorak.

Check out the craghoppers sale. Their waterproofs really are waterproof!

I bought this over the summer. Haven’t been caught in any downpours yet to thoroughly test how waterproof it is, but it’s been perfect in showers and during some windy coastal walks during our holiday in Wales!

www.joules.com/Women/Clothing/Shoreside/Coastal-Waterproof-Coat?size=10&id=215005%7CANTGOLD%7C10

Target dry or lighthouse by target dry.

I second Rains. I’m 5’3” and have the XS one. Really great - I’ve had loads of use as I live in Ireland 😂

Before that I had an Isle Jacobsen (the short one - came to my knee) but I feel now that the Rains ones are a bit more modern looking.

Thank you for the great suggestions and I will definitely look for the 10, 000 waterproof rating.

@Rugsofhonour is your Rab one long enough to keep you dry?

@Invisimamma which Trespass one did you choose? They have a lot of variety online.

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I like my Protected Species one, it's quite stylish and keeps me nice and dry.

Yes Rains are roomy so I have a small and I’m normally a 12.

@Twilightstarbright and @Annasgirl I have been looking at rains but confused by sizing of the unisex ones. I’m a large 10 would I be S/M or XS/S? Suspect the answer to to order both

I’d order both I think. Depends on your build, height and if you want to wear big layers underneath. Frustrating to be truly between sizes!

I have a Patagonia soft shell I really like, but when it’s really coming down I use my Patagonia powder bowl. It is sadly not stylish as I have had it donkeys years, but it does keep me dry.

I got the trespass 'shoreline' not tried it in heavy rain yet but It was to replace my trespass 'seawater' one which I've had for 5yrs, loved it and it still has life left in it.

Thanks @Invisimamma, the Shoreline looks like the perfect length!

[quote Chocolatecoatedkettlebell]**@Twilightstarbright* and @Annasgirl* I have been looking at rains but confused by sizing of the unisex ones. I’m a large 10 would I be S/M or XS/S? Suspect the answer to to order both[/quote]
I bought the XS and I am usually an 8 - it is still pretty big, - I would go XS/S if I were you. Remember, they are unisex so the sizes are men's sizes.

(I was not aware of this until a nice MN person wrote about it - luckily for me!!!)

sorry @Chocolatecoatedkettlebell - that should have been