Stylish, synthetic Ski jacket, UK 16 - nothing fits, help!

[User404]

Hi,

I'd like a ski jacket and some salopettes. I'm an M&S size 14 top, 16 bottoms.

My preference would be for the ski jacket to resemble ready-to-wear, as opposed to technical sports clothing. In addition to occasional skiing, the jacket would more regularly be used as a winter coat to wear to the office for work, evenings to the theatre, drinks with friends etc

I've been into Snow + Rock, Ellis Bringham and Decathlon. Nothing fits.

I really like the style/ designs of the Sweaty Betty ski jackets. These jackets fit my brief perfectly, and the size Large fit me well and the ski jackets are flattering. In particular, the SB Alpine would be ideal, but unfortunately it's not warm at all.

I'm looking for clothes which are 100% synthetic, no fur, no down, recycled or otherwise. This is why I've had to rule-out the other Sweaty Betty designs. They look great, but other than the Alpine, they all contain down.

Are there any other High Street retailers selling good looking, reasonabley priced, synthetic ski wear, that I can walk into and buy something from today (Monday 12th December, 2022)? Any shops within the m25, Central or North London preferably.

More info...

So far a Poivre Blanc, Size 20 jacket, fits, sadly, the matching salopettes don't fit. PB is a super expensive brand, and I feel that at £400 I should love the jacket.

I can see that Mountain Warehouse offer a plus size range online. I haven't visited MW yet, however, the styles online aren't typically the styles/ designs I'd wear for my every day winter wear. And again, like the PB I'm wary of dropping a few hundred pounds on something I don't particularly like or love.

The skater/snow boarder look doesn't fit with my every day sense of style, although I appreciate that the relaxed fit of those ski outfits could possibly work for my size... I'll probably go with some North Face or similar salopettes.

I'll be wearing many layers, but I would like the jacket to have some synthetic insulating properties as well. I like the Goldbergh cropped puffa jackets, but have been warned that they're no good for actual skiing or sledging, no specific details given.

Any and all suggestions or recommendations would be much appreciated!

Are you still in need of an outfit @User404 or are you off on snowy adventures already? ❄️ Asos has some nice options if you’ve time to play with!

I have this but you'll need an 18 because it's small, or more probably a true 18. www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15910881/the-edge-women-s-nevada-snow-jacket-15910881

Did you try dare2be or even mens jackets? - they tend to be more generous in sizing I find.

Hi all,

Thank you for all of these suggestions, they're much appreciated.

I've been horribly unwell the past 24 hours, so apologies for not coming back before. All being well, I fly in 36 hours, although the way I'm feeling its possible that I might need to cancel 😞.

Thanks again!

if you feel better I'd recommend snow and rock in Chertsey. Just off the M25 and it's massive with a big range. Hope you get to go skiing!

TKMaxx is good for ski wear, but a bit of a jumble sale to pick through. Might be a cheap but ugly option though?

Hope you feel better.

TKMaxx has some clothes that fit your spec online. Jacket reduced from 550 to 150.

Thanks for all of these suggestions, they're much appreciated.

All being well I'll be on an aeroplane in a couple of hours. As I've been unable to get sorted here , I'll hire a jacket and trousers once I get to my destination.

Thanks again!