Lightweight water resistant jacket? Plus size? Not too plasticky?

[PrincessNutNuts]

My mum's reached the age where as she puts it, "the thermostat's a bit faulty" and she needs to layer up or remove layers depending on how she feels.

She'd like a showerproof jacket with a drawstring waist that covers her bottom as a top layer.

But not a Pac-A-Mac.

And she wants to be able to fit thermals, a jumper/twin set and a gilet underneath it potentially.

Any ideas?

I found the right sort of shape at New Look but it looks like it's made from very sweaty plastic.

https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/coats-jackets/curves-khaki-hooded-anorak/p/674430534?scsrc=emaill239267&sclid=16971347&sccuid=MpxkCOEL2Q&scllid=2546732&scceh=3b6630c7a28abc3b1&extcam=XXEMLLTRAOrderrConfirmationHD&scccustomer=9035907298

That's the other thing. If it's expensive she won't wear it, she'll try and save it for best.

And she'll probably want to pin a brooch on it to jazz it up a bit.

Any ideas?

She should have a look at Seasalt for something made with it’s ‘tin cloth’ fabric (not all it’s coats are.)

www.seasaltcornwall.com/cloudburst-hooded-waterproof-coat-mac

Waterproof, but made of cotton and linen rather than synthetics. It feels like you’re wearing a cotton coat but keeps water out like a synthetic tech fabric. You have to reproof it every so often (stick it in the washing machine with Nikwax).

You can buy directly from Seasalt’s EBay outlet.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313288115079?hash=item48f16d4387%3Ag%3AxzwAAOSwppZgOMrB&LH_ItemCondition=1000

I have a Protected Species one which is lightweight and not plastic. Not cheap but definitely waterproof.

Have you looked at Decathlon? I love their products and have this sailing one and love it. Its breathable and comfy and comes in a few colours

www.decathlon.co.uk/p/women-s-waterproof-windproof-sailing-jacket-100/_/R-p-169766?mc=8491506&c=WHITE

The New Look one will actually be waterproof though so I'd get that one.

You guys are brilliant.

Thank you so much.