The unicorn of coats...

[HandyGirl76]

Warm, waterproof... and stylish?! Does such a thing exist?

It's for my walk to work. I can't find anything that ticks the stylish box!

Help please oh wise ones.

No, alas it doesn’t exist

I think you should aim for warm and stylish and use an umbrella.

It does not exist I’m afraid. After years of searching I resorted to a stylish one and have just ordered a Uniqlo down jacket to layer up underneath for when it gets colder and will use an umbrella.
Big coats/waterproof coats make me look and feel like a sack of old spuds.

Bizarrely no. The closest I've come is Uniqlo down coat, with Uniqlo waterproof over it. Like a 2 layer event. Cozy and waterproof and a reasonably smart silhouette. But not as nice as a fitted wool coat. But they are not waterproof!

Buy a great coat…and an umbrella. Sadly your unicorn is unavailable 🥹

Rainsisters? Although will need extra layers once proper winter hits…

Thing with umbrellas is that wind generally accompanies rain and once it's windy umbrellas are useless.

Hoods are better and don't require you to have a spare hand free.

I'm no expert on style but can recommend the quality on this brand.

stutterheim.com/uk/

Rains coats I think? But they're extremely expensive

I was hoping to avoid a brolly as my commute is up a hill and it's bloomin' windy.

Please can someone invent the unicorn coat

I went through this last year, my cos puffer is water resistant but I wouldn’t wear it in a downpour. I looked at Rains capes and Stutterheim coats (beautiful) but there was too much uncertainty for me over warmth and room for layering for that price. I ended up with a Rainkiss poncho which is stupidly expensive for what it is but does provide me with a waterproof layer with loads of room underneath for warm stuff. It’s not to everyone’s taste but I do get compliments off strangers.

Ilse Jacobson coats.

Not too warm as you'll get hot walking.

Seconding Isle Jacobson. I absolutely love mine.

Sympathies. I have the unicorn of coats - for me - but it’s on it’s last legs and I can’t find similar anywhere. It is a fake fur ( not too thick) lined raincoat/ Mac design smart and reasonably tailored in navy with black fur trim and generous hood and pockets. Long enough for me - comes to just above knees. Can wear with both navy and black work clothes or jeans. Waterproof too. Was a John Lewis one from years ago. They did it in plain black too. I so wish clothing designers/ manufacturers would always cover these basics when designing women’ clothes. A proper hood is really essential. Umbrellas useless in wind, if you have small children/ stuff to carry etc.

I got one

It's from Creenstone and was very expensive

But I wear it all the time

Thanks everyone.

I have an Isle Jacobsen coat but was after something warmer. I also don't think it's that waterproof...

Will take a look at COS and John Lewis and let you know if I find one (at the end of a rainbow...)

I have a stutterheim which is brilliantly waterproof but not warm and so waterproof the water runs off it straight onto my legs.
I have a rains jacket which is v good but neither are really smart.
am looking forward to layering my new Uniqlo down jacket under both of these now though!

Hey have you had a look at the new for this year Uniqlo coats?
There is one called ultra warm hybrid down.
And another called hybrid down coat.

These might fit the spec?

I like the grey seamless down coat, but no mediums left.

Rains have launched waterproof puffers i idly noticed

Depends on definition of 'stylish' IMO. Do you mean something tailored?

I've got a triclimate parka from North Face, the style of which I really like, and it keeps me both warm and dry.

The best I’ve found are warm, waterproof and simple. I wouldn’t go so far to say they were actively stylish, but they don’t make me look like I’m off for a hike.

I’d look at Scandi brands like Elvine (I like this one in Heather and this one is very simple)

Rains do waterproof puffers too.

www.hollandcooper.com/products/ultimate-down-expedition-coat-black

Fleece lined, warm and winter proof www.hollandcooper.com/products/brecon-winter-rain-coat-black

I have one that is warm and waterproof - wear it loads. One that is stylish - wear it less often!