Puffer coats are out and smart coats are in for A/W

[Niftythrifter]

John Lewis leading the charge and reported in the Guardian today. Can’t link from the app.

A/W?

Puffer coats made people look like overgrown maggots anyway

Good! I need a new one and hate puffer coats!

A/W = autumn/winter

A/W
Autumn/ winter

Hopefully, people will decide what they want to wear rather than have John Lewis dictate to them.

X-post!

If my puffer coat still fits I will be wearing it. CBA

So pleased to hear this, I have some JL vouchers so will be treating myself to a really good smart coat which I hope will see me through the next few years.

Do people really read these articles, then trot out to buy whatever it is that’s deemed as ‘in’, rather than using their own judgement regarding what they need/like/want?

I don't think it will be a big year for coat sales.

Well quiet! And I will embrace my inner maggot, as I love my synthetic down coat, it keeps me warm, and it's lovely for cold nights camping, it's like wearing a sleeping bag!

Argh quite not quiet!

Puffer coats passed me by, I'm always really behind and still wearing those blazer coatigan things which I love. I tend to dress quite casually, but do love a trench coat, still wear one I got from Gap 10 years ago. Any links to the coats in question?

Can you please link me to a smart coat.

Smart coats usually mean wool which does not cope well in a wet climate.

I prefer wool coats but I hope it doesn’t mean we are back to heeled leather boots too. I am hoping never to wear heels again!

Good they made women look like the Mondoshawan aliens in The Fifth Element😄

Back in March, John Lewis said that floral midi dresses would be out of fashion this summer, and that was clearly wrong, so 🤷‍♀️

Good ones do - you can also get waterproofing spray which works wonders

I wear a coat depending on what type of weather is going on, and not what I’m told! The maggot comment was a bit rude.

John Lewis are doing a smart wool coat ( I don’t know the percentage of wool)from September and under £70.

I knew in creating this thread that it would go the same way as the floral maxi dress one😂😂😂

Why can't you link in the app? Just copy and paste in your reply? (Please )

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/jul/07/all-hail-the-smart-coat-revival-the-puffer-has-finally-puffed-its-last

@chohiad I have tried but I don’t get a link.

I will wear whichever of my coats is appropriate for the weather and the activity I am undertaking.

I have a light puffer coat which is good for when it is dry and a bit cold so will use it for that.

What I can't understand is the people who've worn them in the last few months. Big thick ones at that. Aren't they roasting?

Bought my first 'puffer' coat in 2003 after seeing Europeans wearing them in January in EuroDisney. They are very warm and practical. I can't see myself giving up on them because of JL.