Please tell me if I should buy this Hush coat?

[Cabbageandpeas]

I need a warm, waterproof coat for endless school runs, watching football matches etc.

I’ve put on weight during the pandemic and everything makes me look frumpy.

I got a nice jacket from Sweaty Betty which has been great in spring/autumn - fully waterproof, but makes me feel a bit less frumpy!

But now the jacket is too cold … is this Hush coat the natural successor?

It needs to be warm, waterproof, and not cool exactly but … not totally middle-aged mum!

Wdyt?

www.hush-uk.com/sadie-parka-khaki/003182-2012.html

I like it! But I am a 38yo mum...

But so am I!

It would not be for me.
This will not be the magical defrumping cloak.

It looks in fact, suspiciously like a "frumping coat". guaranteed to make all who wear it look a bit dumpier than they really are.

Is that waterproof-it doesn’t say?

I quite like it-though am not keen on the elasticated bit around the bottom?

The sleeves on it seem pretty short, look at the way they’ve styled it over the models jumper. Might be ok if you’re on the short side but it might be too long overall then.

@LivingLaVidaBabyShower

It would not be for me. This will not be the magical defrumping cloak.

It looks in fact, suspiciously like a "frumping coat". guaranteed to make all who wear it look a bit dumpier than they really are.

And that is my biggest fear!

And you are right, it doesn’t even claim to be waterproof!

Any suggestions for costs which might turn out to be the ‘magical defrumping cloak’ (love that term!)

The outer is cotton, so it won’t be waterproof, and will soak up rain very quickly, becoming cold and heavy!

Following with interest as looking for similar

😂😂😂 defrumping cloak is amazing. When you find it, please send it my way

Very few coats are truly waterproof and that doesn't even look that warm. I do like it but it doesn't meet your needs so I think you are wise to widen your search.

This probably doesn't meet the "style" criteria but I saw it in shop and liked it.
www.marksandspencer.com/feather-and-down-camo-parka-coat/p/clp60517519?color=BLUEMIX

Look at Protected Species if you're looking for fully waterproof, 'sport luxe' type outerwear. I've got a couple and don't think they're frumpy - although it's all about what you're wearing with them of course!

No. The green colour looks cheap and it's not even longer at the back like a proper parka.it quite happily sits in the Cotton Traders catalogue.

'frumping coat' is my new favourite thing

I wanted to look at it and add it to my wish list... it's not the one.

Well I love it, I saw it in John Lewis the other week and it looked stylish and cosy. But then I’m a 38-year-old mum too haha.

No way, it's cotton and not waterproof!

What about a proper outdoor brand like Didriksons?

I have one similar to this which I bought last year.

Obviously it's not actually waterproof, but it's so synthetic that it is quite water resistant.

I may well look frumpy in it! But I am a big fan.

https://www.hobbs.com/product/bethany-faux-fur-coat/0220-3498-9045L00-NEUTRAL-M.html?istCompanyId=824f54ea-0a39-4058-b121-eab9ef4683b0&istFeedId=a9d2ecb5-7948-4311-bf28-478db37f38b6&istItemId=ptiallqwq&istBid=t&utmsource=google&utmmmedium=cpc&utmcampaign=12125590941&utmmcontent=113656594461&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8OWjyMuV9AIVMY9oCR0E6QIpEAQYASABEgIuyfD_BwE

Ha, I’m a 37 year old mum and I quite like it. Plus it has my dd’s name 😂

If you really like it I’m sure you can get a waterproof treatment at the dry cleaner for it.

It will be neither warm nor waterproof. Cotton outer, polyester filling and lining. May as well wear a shirt

I like it. Weirdly, I am also a 38 year old mum....

@IvorCutler

Ha, I’m a 37 year old mum and I quite like it. Plus it has my dd’s name 😂

Lovely name!

@Zarene

I have one similar to this which I bought last year.

Obviously it's not actually waterproof, but it's so synthetic that it is quite water resistant.

I may well look frumpy in it! But I am a big fan.

[[https://www.hobbs.com/product/bethany-faux-fur-coat/0220-3498-9045L00-NEUTRAL-M.html?istCompanyId=824f54ea-0a39-4058-b121-eab9ef4683b0&istFeedId=a9d2ecb5-7948-4311-bf28-478db37f38b6&istItemId=ptiallqwq&istBid=t&utm]]source=google&utmmmedium=cpc&utmcampaign=12125590941&utmmcontent=113656594461&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8OWjyMuV9AIVMY9oCR0E6QIpEAQYASABEgIuyfD_BwE

Oh, I love this, but a hood is non-negotiable! Too many soggy school runs, no spare hand for an umbrella!