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Sleek puffer coat ?

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zulinka · 19/01/2022 13:49

Is the above possible ?. I am 5 foot three and very small size 4 but can wear size 6 in coats. I’m looking for a warm Knee length FITTED puffer coat for walking but also stylish enough that you can wear it round town . I HATE a lot of bulk and detail (loads of zips, metallic poppers quilting gone mad , non-detachable hoods ).
Shape wise I like something straightish but going in at the waist with one of those elasticated type belts round the middle. I don’t like it when coats flounce out making them look too A line. Less is definitely more for me. Would prefer black and looking for good quality though I admit a cheaper brand if it doesn’t look cheap will do the trick.
Even though I’m skinny I don’t want to look like the Michelin man whilst wearing it so if you know of any of any sleek , simple, classic yet stylish puffers please let me know.

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EdinaMonsoon · 19/01/2022 17:54

Uniqlo have different weights of puffa coats, ranging from standard/chunky-ish to lightweight. They're also a neat fit.

Nopeihavenoidea · 19/01/2022 18:04

Not sure of your budget but moncler has nice belted puffer jackets

Gwenhwyfar · 19/01/2022 19:49

OMG just looked at Moncler and the coats cost 2k!

toastfiend · 19/01/2022 19:59

I have a Cos one that I don't find bulky. It's very warm, feels neat and I love it. Only thing is the hood is not detachable, but the hood is also neat and I never know it's there unless I actually want to use it. I tried loads before settling on this one, the others were all too bulky, slipped off my shoulders, had hoods that flapped around my face and obscured my peripheral vision, only had one zip so I felt like my legs were restricted and I had to shuffle walk when they were done up, or had loads of poppers and embellishments. Mine doesn't have any of these issues, it's also recycled down, which means you get the lightness and warmth of down in a more sustainable, ethical way, so that was a winner for me, too. Plus it packs down small enough to fit in my handbag. I'm delighted with it.

toastfiend · 19/01/2022 20:00

Apologies, only thing mine doesn't have is a zip as I'm not keen on that look personally. My DM has one from M&S that does have a belt side and is quite neat and fairly plain so might be worth checking there.

toastfiend · 19/01/2022 20:01

Christ, belt, not zip. Where's the bloody edit button!

zulinka · 19/01/2022 21:38

Thank you for all your comments , keep them coming, I’ll start looking into the suggestions.
I usually say it doesn’t matter how much it cost if it’s perfect etc but after looking at price of the Moncler i’m going to have to retract that statement but yes they are perfect just what I’m looking for in fact 🥲

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toastfiend · 20/01/2022 12:15

@zulinka if you like Moncler, they are often available on eBay and depop in good condition for a fraction of their RRP. Lots popped up when I was conducting my search for the perfect puffer, around the £90-300 mark, generally.

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