Winter coat (maybe wool) in black? Size 18

[Darkpheonix]

Hi,

I am looking for a smart-ish winter coat. It needs to be black as I will be wearing it for mum's funeral. But, hope to wear it afterwards.

I don't have a 'nice' winter coat. Just ones for walking the dog.

I have seen some in reiss and Hobbs but 18 are sold out. Any other recommendations?

Budget is about £400 but I would like it to last so something quite classic would be good.

Many thanks

Sorry, my head is a shed.

I actually forgot the question.

Please does anyone have any recommendations. Thank you.

You'd think it would be easy to find a smart black coat in December when you've got a healthy budget, but I've been looking for 3 years!
OP I've had a little look but all the options I thought of have sold out of your size (well, most sizes actually)
In the past I've looked at Jaeger, Ted baker, jigsaw, Boden, Monsoon.

Next Online has a pretty big selection of black coats - I know this as I've just ordered some to try for a funeral.

Sorry posted too soon. Meant to say - your budget is bigger than mine and there are a lot in an 18 so it's a good place to try. I'm sorry about your mum.

www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/jackets-coats/woolcoats/product.belted-oversized-wool-coat-black.0878984001.html

Other Stories has a few options.

www.stories.com/en_gbp/clothing/jackets-coats/woolcoats/product.relaxed-wool-coat-black.1003286001.html

Or this one.

www.mintvelvet.co.uk/product/black-double-breast-long-coat/39034

@pickingdaisies I thought it would be super easy too 😪 I did look at Ted Baker. Found one I like...sold out in my size 🤦‍♀️ Will look at your other suggestions though. Thank you.

@EllieSattler thank you. Dont know why I didn't think of next. I would prefer to spend under that. But I really want to look smart for mum. She was always banging on at my to get a formal winter coat. Now she has gone....I actually need one 🙈

Thanks @Donotgogentle and @covetingthepreciousthings. To my shame I have never heard of either of those places.

I rely appreciate all your help.

Hobbs Tilda is in stock.

www.hobbs.com/product/tilda-wool-coat/0219-3528-1049L00-BLACK.html?dwvar_0219-3528-1049L00-BLACK_color=003

I have a number of coats/jackets from OtherStories, they’re good value for the quality ime.

Several years ago I bought a beautiful Windsmoor black wool fit and flare coat (with a grey furry collar). I think it might have been from John Lewis.
Anyway, it's a classic and is still going very strong and is warm and lovely. I recommend the brand.

@Darkpheonix hope you find something to do your mum proud - I'm sure she'd be very proud of you anyway

@FuzzyPuffling Windsmoor went out of business several years ago!

[quote CorrBlimeyGG]Hobbs Tilda is in stock.

www.hobbs.com/product/tilda-wool-coat/0219-3528-1049L00-BLACK.html?dwvar_0219-3528-1049L00-BLACK_color=003[/quote]
Oh thank you that was the one I was looking at. Yesterday it said no 18s.

Thank you

@Donotgogentle

I have a number of coats/jackets from OtherStories, they’re good value for the quality ime.

That sounds great. Sounds like they are definitely worth a try.

@FuzzyPuffling thank you. Sounds like a shame if they went out of business like @CorrBlimeyGG says.

@pickingdaisies thank you. I am sure she would. I think I am just very focused on getting my outfit right, rather than facing up to losing her. Probably not healthy, but it's getting me through.

Have you considered preloved? I have had many excellent quality items from here. Feel good factor for the planet too. Dark navy though.

thrift.plus/collections/boutique-womens-collection/products/aquascutum-womens-coat-18-colour-blue

[quote BringMeTea]Have you considered preloved? I have had many excellent quality items from here. Feel good factor for the planet too. Dark navy though.

thrift.plus/collections/boutique-womens-collection/products/aquascutum-womens-coat-18-colour-blue[/quote]
Honestly? No. To be fair I usually would. But I have been on auto pilot since she died.

I will take a look. Its a really good idea.

Thank you

Some good offers on coats at Debenhams at the moment, for example this one:
www.debenhams.com/product/Oasis-Premium-Italian-Wool-Mix-Button-Front-Mac_AAA06423?colour=black

Oh lawks I forgot to say so sorry for your loss. I lost my mum in the summer. It is shit.

[quote CorrBlimeyGG]@FuzzyPuffling Windsmoor went out of business several years ago![/quote]
Well there you go...shows how well it has lasted.