Please tell me if I should buy this Hush coat?

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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

@Ponks

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

This looks quite fun, I haven’t actually looked at M and S, will have a browse now!

Thanks so much for all the replies! I do like it, but looks like it’s neither waterproof or non-frumpy so I think the search goes on!

There's a brand called Lighthouse that do some warm, waterproof parkas. They're quite a bit cheaper than that hush one too.

There’s a lot of love in the Reviews for this M and S one:
www.marksandspencer.com/stormwear-quilted-borg-lined-hooded-parka/p/clp60508510?color=BLACK#intid=prodColourId-60508510

But is this just the same as the Hush one?! (Half the price at least)

I just purchased that M&S parka OP - having seen it in store and really liked it. Bought it in the green colour which is a lot darker in real life. Have high hopes for it 🤞🤞

Was also tempted by this coat in the dark green, looks nice with the black contrast zip - much nicer irl. M&S really good this season I think.

this: https://www.marksandspencer.com/hooded-puffer-coat/p/clp60517147?intid=mobileappppdpshare

I like it as a 40+ year old mum. Sadly I know from many Hush purchases that unless you look like the tall 20+ model, the clothes will look frumpy.

I have the Didrikson Erika parka and it is waterproof and soooooo warm without being too bulky. I don't think it's too frumpy but I'm 48 and don't really care what I look like as long as I'm warm and dry 🤣

https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/didriksons-womens-erika-parka-A4414501.html?colour=124&wgu=7795542644163355877157592bdcf7c79a&wgexpiry=1641334771&source=webgainssuk&siteid=54264&s2mchannel=812&utmmsource=webgains&utmmedium=affiliate&utmmcampaign=Skimbit%20LTD

It doesn’t look that warm! Or waterproof. How about looking at Didriksons, Parka London, Sweaty Betty, Rains, Lululemon. They all do good winter coats which are stylish and practical.

It’s ok. A parka. I preferred the blue camo m and s one that someone posted up thread.

Cotton is not warm or waterproof. I don't think this is the one to fill the gap in your wardrobe.

I like it especially as it doesn't have a "fishtail" back.

My friend got that M&S parka - I went in and tried it on so she could get an idea of size before ordering online. It is really, really nice but absolutely huge. I am a 10 but tend to get a 12 in winter coats so I can wear chunky jumpers. I think the 8 would have been fine if it had been in the shop. My friend is an 18 and got the 16 based on my try-on, but returned it because it was so big on her.

Two pages of replies and no one has mentioned Seasalt Janelle or Plant Hunter yet! Must be a record 😂

I don't like it - it's not a nice shade of green and that concealed zip has a Clegg-from-Last-of-The-Summer-Wine vibe. I'm 47 and would consider it too middle-aged for me.

I would go for a good quality wool coat rather than a parka. A well-cut wool coat will hide your lockdown 'padding' much better than a parka. If you're an apple, go for an A-line knee-length coat. Try somewhere like TK Maxx.

I bought a fab coat from Didrikson last year for similar money. It is both warm and waterproof and quite frankly I couldn’t care re dumpy/frumpy. I did get it from the kids section, hence the good price.

www.didriksons.com/en/women/jackets/autumn-winter-jackets/luna-women-s-parka-503907-300 This is a similar adult version.

I think this is mine, though can’t remember it being labelled a “boys” coat.

www.didriksons.com/en/youth/jackets/autumn-winter-jackets/madi-boys-parka-503932-300

No way would I pay that for a coat that is neither waterproof nor warm and has elasticated sleeves (hopeless over a thick jumper).

Standing at the football pitch being cold and wet in a ‘fashionable’ coat looks silly, IMO.

Seasalt are properly waterproof in the tin cloth models, or go to an outdoor shop, lots of ‘technical’ / performance coats are also flattering. ‘Sporty’ and ‘active’ as looks are a good way to avoid frump, IMO.

Seasalt are so frumpy imo. Seasalt and Joules.

Thanks for all the ideas! I’ve ordered the M and S one - it will probably make me look even more grumpy but worth a punt!

Ha, that was meant to be frumpy not grumpy

Sezane has a couple of quite nice waterproof hooded coats. Expensive though!

www.sezane.com/en/product/lenny-parka/squirrel#size-6

www.sezane.com/en/product/arthur-coat/black#size-6

Oh, the parka is not waterproof.

What is your usual style op?

I personally think it can go otherway with this coat. Also, your height and proportions.

I think if you want a coat to look less frumpy, it needs to have some style, preferably fitted.

Nothing looks frumpier on an overweight person than a big, baggy sack (which I think this coat is, sorry).