I need a new jacket-mine is falling apart, but it’s got me thinking about what I actually have/want/need.
I already have a
- navy blue quilted hip length hooded jacket that I wear loads in spring/autumn and warmer winter. It’s got a bit tight now and is battered, so need to replace it-if I could find the same one (Next circa 2013), I’d probably get the same one but can’t find it.
*long padded warm M+S black coat. I like it-very flattering but barely wear it as it’s long and I’m short and it seems to get in the way!
*Wool duffle coat-love it, very warm, wear it when it’s cold but it’s not so great in the wet.
*North Face anorak type coat-bought for rainy days but it’s a bit small, rustly/noisy and I rarely wear it. Not sure why-I suppose it’s no good if it’s cold and wet so it’s only good for summer/spring wet and then I tend to just take the car or umbrella or not go out till it’s stopped!
*summer canvas jacket-lightweight and khaki-happy with this.
I rather like the idea of a waterproof warm jacket (like Chris Packham or someone else from Springwatch might wear!) as it’s functional, but when you look at them, they’re quite pricey and they also say they’re suitable for hiking or trekking. I am probably not a hiking or trekking sort of person and they probably wouldn’t really go well over my work clothes!
I also rather like the Seasalt Seafolly kind of waterproof coat but reviews suggest they are a bit rustly, so really only suitable if actually raining.
So, I think I want something that’s navy/black, hooded, hip/bum length, reasonably warm and ok in the rain, looks ok over smart-ish work clothes and not too noisy! Does anyone have any suggestions?!