Football mother who's sick of freezing....Warm, waterproof, weatherproof coat

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As the title says really. I need something to stop me getting soaked and freezing whilst watching my children's matches...
Budget £200 but ideally less and any bargains appreciated.

Nothing petite as I'm 5ft8, and a size 12. Thanks 😊

Random suggestion but I wear my dryrobe over my normal coat for watching football and dog training and it’s brilliant. I have one as we do a lot of camping/surfing but it is the most fantastic warm and waterproof thing with a huge hood that doesn’t shift no matter how windy it is. I am 6’1 so always struggle to get the right kit to fit so it’s really handy

Didrikson coats. You will probably find some on sale.

Agree Didriksons is a good shout, but also ( in case you are new to this) it's worth knowing that the clothes/underclothes etc you wear under the coat are just as important as the coat itself - doing effective layering is absolutely key to staying cosy.

I spent many years on rugby touchlines which all seem to be twinned with the Russian Steppes in winter.

I used to wear a long waterproof coat from lighthouse and wear a north face / Rab / down jacket underneath. Also merino wool base layers, thermal socks, gloves, buff, hat, waterproof walking boots, etc etc etc.
Ski trousers are a godsend.

I never competed with all the yummy mummies in their designer label gear, but I was warm and dry!

Lighthouse. co.uk

Marmot Chelsea coat. I bought mine for a trip to Iceland and it's great for winter dog walks also!

It's not exactly stylish but I hve been looking at this for rugby practices!

https://www.craghoppers.com/womens-waterproof-suona-jacket-charcoal-marl-1/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwx5qoBhDyARIsAPbMagB-X7R1OchXlKmTMr43LDnon3wZxQlijJOEGkUdSbPvOG80QFhxDkcaAhJJEALw_wcB

I think the coat is a great start, but would also recommend that you get a heated vest and/or shoe inserts. You can buy them from Amazon or Ali Express, and if you have a couple of decent power banks, should last most of the day.

I have a Rains puffer that I got in Selfridges sale. I also wear Uniqlo heat tech top, leggings and socks when it’s v cold.

North Face Arctic parka.. it was a bit more expensive than your budget when I bought it but that was a few years ago now so I'm sure it's probably come down in price since then. It really is like being wrapped in a duvet.

Land's End do some very warm and waterproof coats https://www.landsend.co.uk/Womens_Squall__Waterproof_Hooded_Stadium_Long_Coat/pp/P_41660.html

You need good boots. I was a volunteer in a car park marshalling people coming for vaccines over the winter in wet and windy location and I wore sorel ski boots (and often my ski trousers too). Having warm feet makes all the difference. Also hand warmers!

Seasalt.

I have a long down Landsend coat that I bought when DS started playing football at 5 years old and is still going strong when he's approaching his 16th birthday!
It's totally water and windproof.
I strongly agree with others about layers though. I usually do thermal vest + long sleeve cotton shirt + wool jumper on top and cotton socks + wool socks + boots on the lower half with sheepskin gloves.

As someone who spends a lot of time outside, riding coats are amazing. Equidry coats are warm, waterproof and you can wear loads under them or for a more feminine look, the Uhip Swedish coats are great https://uhipwear.com/en-uk/womens-horse-riding-clothes/horse-riding-coats/nordic-coat-mood-indigo

Dryrobe. Not glamorous but omg it is a total gamechanger. Warm, windproof, waterproof and huge.

In your situation I'd also be buying one of those popup weather shelters, and ignore anyone who thinks they look ridiculous while enjoying my little waterproof, windproof pod!

Buy dc a kart instead, and watch them from a nice warm motorhome or clubhouse! 🤣

I have zero need for one of these but having googled... I really want one!

Another Dryrobe fan here

www.missguided.co.uk/missguided-recycled-tall-longline-chevron-puffer-coat-618359#colcode=61835905

Lots on here. I just bought one for £7!

@WaitingForSunnyDays They're still at the age where they're rotating around pitches or trust me I'd be in the pot with a nice flask of coffee 😂

Thanks for all of the suggestions lots of experienced touchline mothers on here, I appreciate it!

This email literally just came through, brilliant savings on them here...

Thermal top and leggings are also really good in winter+heated hand warmers. Nothing like watching kids get hot and sweaty while you freeze.

Googke for any shops with a sale on North Face parkas. I bought a size up for roomyness and paid about £200, maybe up to £250.

Forgot to say, they're absolutely water proof and terrifically warm.