Waterproof winter coat for football mum

[HGC2]

I am currently soaked to the skin and frozen watching my son pay football. I need a longish warm waterproof to get me through the season. Any recommendations for one that’s under £200?

Can second the Lands End Stadium Squall, had mine for about 15 years and still going strong.

Oh and meant to add that with a little judicious Googling it was possible to find most styles with at least 50% off, if not more.

Can anyone tell me what the sizing is like on the Janelle? I am petite in height but currently around a size 14 with big boobs and I'd like to be able to wear a jumper etc under it.

I might be tempted to go up a size.

https://equidry.co.uk/

Here you go - you may not be the most chic mum pitchside, but you will be dry! Sizing is huge, just to warn you - think the small fitted me when I tried one on and I'm size 14-16.

I have a long waxed coat, It is heavy, it is unlined so can layer accordingly. Absolutely water and wind proof and hard wearing. NewForest Clothing Co.

Proper Goretex (or equivalent) walking jacket like this
https://catstycam.com/sprayway-ladies-reaction-long-gtx-jacket-bering-sea.html
Get one roomy enough to wear a thin down jacket underneath. That’s what I do and it keeps me warm even in the most freezing weather!
Thermal base layer too.
Or this https://www.craghoppers.com/womens-waterproof-caithness-jacket-winter-sky/
I had a similar one of theirs and I was warm even with thin clothes underneath.

Also @HGC2 if you have a Blue Light card you can get 20% off Seasalt

Another vote for 'dryrobe' type rather than a coat. Lots of brands available now - make sure it is waterproof rather than water resistant (they aren't all) and that it has long sleeves. Definitely downsize as you won't need the room to change under. Got mine for outdoor swimming but my neighbour has borrowed it several times to use on her market stall when the weather has been horrid and now has one on her Christmas list.

don't muck around OP - get yourself a big dryrobe style coat - you won't regret it.

RNLI do one in black

https://shop.rnli.org/products/osprey-changing-robe-black

I think I would have a problem with draughts getting in/under those loose cut Dtyrobe things.
Same as with wide leg trousers.

Also consider this toasty hot water bottle carrier you can put your hands in, https://pothies.co.uk/hotwater-bottle-carrier-from-pothies/

Uniqlo "windproof" range

Seasalt Janelle. Love mine. Daughter says all the primary school teachers have them for playground duty!

I also have this coat and it's brilliant for the depths of winter. I've just come on to see if anyone can help me find the sweaty betty motion long line parka in khaki? I can't find it in stock in a large anywhere and I really want it. 😞

I have it in a 14 which is my usual dress size and I'm a 34DD, 5'4 and can still wear a jumper comfortably in it - it's cosy but roomy if that makes sense

If anyone’s thinking of buying a dry robe type thing there’s a social enterprise company called The Ootsider here in Scotland that make brilliant ones and re-invest the profits to donate Sleeping Coats to homeless people for free https://theootsider.co.uk/

100% a dry robe (or other decent quality change robe). Saved me last season on the football and rugby sidelines. See them worn a lot now.

I've had a Seasalt Janelle coat for a couple of years. Nothings get through it - not wind, not rain, not cold. Excellent investment. With a good pair of wellies you'll be grand. My children play grassroots and I do lots of dog walking - never let me down yet.

Get a Barbour a long one.
You will never regret it as your just add more waterproofing as needed.
Then buy layers for underneath.

I would recommend a good ski jacket. I have one from topshop SNO.

A dry robe! Waterproof, wind proof and huge! cover you head to toe!

I use mine for (spectating) football, rugby, sailing, hockey, and netball! Weather is always better for cricket 🤣

I also have the Seasalt Janelle (in Petite which is perfect length on me at 5 foot 1), and it's surprisingly warm given how light and 'thin' it appears. I think this must be because it is actually windproof, so you're protected from the windchill factor, as well as properly waterproof.

It's also reasonably roomy up top, so I w never had a problem layering up underneath when it's really freezing out.

It's been my school run coat for at least 4 years now, and still looks basically new.

You need a Didriksons. I have two (winter weight and spring/autumn weight), both are great, fully waterproof and very well made.