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Can you help me find my dream coat please?

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Shrinky · 22/12/2023 19:55

Hello! Hoping the collective Mumsnet wisdom can help me as I’ve been looking for a while with no success! I haven’t posted on this board before but do read it regularly.

I’m trying to find a smart-ish coat in black / grey / brown that’s wool-blend type material (if not wool which will probably be too expensive as I don’t want to spend more than about £300). I’m size 6-8 so don’t like anything oversized and want it to be a bit fitted - either slim fit or with a belt or the ‘fit and flare’ style - and around knee length (ish) as I’m only 5’4 and think I’d look silly in a full length or midi length.

The problem is I really want to find something with a hood! Most coats of this type I’ve seen don’t have hoods, apart from one from Max Mara which is perfect but costs way too much😱😱😱, or one from John Lewis which is also perfect but it’s over £500 😱. I also found a duffel coat from Gloverall to fit the bill, but not keen on the toggles.

Does anyone know if something affordable like this even exists? Please help!

gb.maxmara.com/p-1016183306001-rialto-camel

www.johnlewis.com/gerard-darel-semra-tie-waist-coat-camel/p110770691

www.gloverall.com/collections/full-length-womens-duffle/products/gloverall-womens-swing-duffle-coat-black

Can you help me find my dream coat please?
Can you help me find my dream coat please?
Can you help me find my dream coat please?
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Shrinky · 22/12/2023 20:17

Wow, that was quick! The hood is in a different fabric though 😕, plus it looks a little over-sized…thanks anyway though 😊.

You’re right, they do seem to be a rare find, not really sure why!

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Sunnydays41 · 22/12/2023 20:19

Might be because they're not waterproof so a hood doesn't really have a purpose?

botemp · 22/12/2023 20:35

This one is similar to the MM also comes in black.

And this one is over budget but 100% wool.

mdinbc · 22/12/2023 21:10

Of course the hood has a purpose, Sunnysdays. It might not keep you dry on a hike, but it will keep you dry for a city block or two, and keep the wind off.

If they are available in UK, Mackage makes good quality winter coats, many with hoods.

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Shrinky · 22/12/2023 23:11

Sunnydays41 · 22/12/2023 20:19

Might be because they're not waterproof so a hood doesn't really have a purpose?

I suppose…I just find that I like a hood for even those few spots of rain until you can into the car etc, or for keeping my ears warm when it’s windy!

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Shrinky · 22/12/2023 23:12

botemp · 22/12/2023 20:35

This one is similar to the MM also comes in black.

And this one is over budget but 100% wool.

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Ooh thanks! Will look into it, sounds promising and looks like a possibility from first glance.

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Shrinky · 22/12/2023 23:17

mdinbc · 22/12/2023 21:10

Of course the hood has a purpose, Sunnysdays. It might not keep you dry on a hike, but it will keep you dry for a city block or two, and keep the wind off.

If they are available in UK, Mackage makes good quality winter coats, many with hoods.

Exactly 👍

Thanks -they do have a UK version of their site, just had a look and the coats are beautiful…but the price 😮

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Usernamenotavailabletryanother · 22/12/2023 23:18

This one from Yoox any good?

Usernamenotavailabletryanother · 22/12/2023 23:23

Zara

Usernamenotavailabletryanother · 22/12/2023 23:26

Zara again

Defiantlynot41 · 23/12/2023 00:06

I would hold off for the sales if you can, it's been a mild winter so far and coats are often heavily discounted. Better to spend your budget on a half price better quality coat if you can wait a week or two

MerylSqueak · 23/12/2023 00:15

The Max Mara one is gorgeous. Perhaps it will come down again in the sale.

lenalemonade · 23/12/2023 00:28

Not wool but check out Rainsisters !
I love their coats ,have two and am hoping some cash from Santa may find a third one .

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Shrinky · 23/12/2023 00:36

Usernamenotavailabletryanother · 22/12/2023 23:18

Damn - yes, but not in stock below size 10 except in navy 🙁

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Shrinky · 23/12/2023 00:38

Usernamenotavailabletryanother · 22/12/2023 23:20

This looks very promising - thank you!

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Shrinky · 23/12/2023 00:42

Usernamenotavailabletryanother · 22/12/2023 23:26

These are good finds too - thanks! ☺️

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Shrinky · 23/12/2023 01:28

lenalemonade · 23/12/2023 00:28

Not wool but check out Rainsisters !
I love their coats ,have two and am hoping some cash from Santa may find a third one .

Those are beautiful! Probably not as warm as I’d want, but I feel like I want one anyway, they’re so pretty 🤩

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Shrinky · 23/12/2023 01:34

HarryOHayandBettyOBarley: I didn’t know these existed. I think it wouldn’t be quite the look I’m going for, but definitely interesting for a different type of coat. Thanks!

MerylSqueak: I know! I’ve been looking at it for over a year now but never found it reduced. I even tried it on in Selfridges once.

Defiantlynot41: yes, agreed. I’m not in a huge hurry so could wait a month or so.

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Dillane · 23/12/2023 01:39

Is that you Joseph?

Oldraver · 23/12/2023 07:34

I think I'd be tempted by the Gloverall one as I have been looking at it for years. It is never discounted

Divebar2021 · 23/12/2023 10:55

If you’re looking at Zara you might consider a Chinese manufacture. I couldn’t link this one but the Ali Express app has an image search function

Can you help me find my dream coat please?