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Big ass/New parka

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EmoIsntDead · 01/09/2024 19:12

Heeeeeeeeeeelp! It’s getting to ‘big coat’ time of the year and I need a new one. Finding one that fits is always a nightmare as I’m very short in the body and I’m pear shaped. Almost every parka style coat I’ve tried on in the past has been fitted at the waist which is useless for me as the waist part is usually hitting round the top of my hips.

I had a brilliant Regatta parka that I had to get rid of last year - it was totally waterproof, covered my bum and was an A-line style so no fitted waist! It was narrow enough in the shoulders and nice and roomy at the bottom to skim over my bum. it wasn’t fancy but it more than did it’s job.

I live in a very cold, wet part of the country and need something totally waterproof, moderately warm (doesn’t need to be thermal as I like to layer and perimeno means I’m always warm anyway!), A-line, preferably a grown-on hood.

Has anyone found such a unicorn? I’m willing to spend up to £300.

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covetingthepreciousthings · 01/09/2024 19:31

Have you looked at Didriksons? I would think they would tick your boxes.

EmoIsntDead · 01/09/2024 19:46

covetingthepreciousthings · 01/09/2024 19:31

Have you looked at Didriksons? I would think they would tick your boxes.

Never heard of them, but I’ll have a look thanks 😊

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MyOtherCarisAVauxhallZafira · 01/09/2024 19:48

Seasalt Janelle, I live by the sea but am outdoors in all weathers. It's warm, waterproof and A line.

xyz111 · 01/09/2024 20:05

Have you checked Regatta again to see if they do a similar version this year?

EmoIsntDead · 01/09/2024 20:09

MyOtherCarisAVauxhallZafira · 01/09/2024 19:48

Seasalt Janelle, I live by the sea but am outdoors in all weathers. It's warm, waterproof and A line.

Excellent, I’ll check it out, thanks 😊

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MyOtherCarisAVauxhallZafira · 01/09/2024 20:10

EmoIsntDead · 01/09/2024 20:09

Excellent, I’ll check it out, thanks 😊

If you know someone with a blue light card, you can get 20% off seasalt

EmoIsntDead · 01/09/2024 20:10

xyz111 · 01/09/2024 20:05

Have you checked Regatta again to see if they do a similar version this year?

Yes, anything I liked is not available in my size. It seems to be all old stock being sold off just now. Maybe if I wait a bit til the new season styles come in I’ll find something.

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PurpleFresias · 01/09/2024 20:11

another vote for Didriksons which I first heard of on MN. you can filter by shape too, like A-line

EmoIsntDead · 01/09/2024 20:11

MyOtherCarisAVauxhallZafira · 01/09/2024 20:10

If you know someone with a blue light card, you can get 20% off seasalt

Ooooo I’ve got a blue light card 😃

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Kitkat1523 · 01/09/2024 20:12

Joules do waterproof parkas

nosmartphone · 16/11/2024 18:18

Sorry to review an old thread, but how did you get on OP?

I have the same problem. If it fits around my bum/hips it's drowning me on the top half. All coats seem to just be straight up and down. Years ago I have a fab one that went in slightly at the waist and flared out gently but for the love of god, can I find one now!

nosmartphone · 16/11/2024 18:46

Oh just to saw LOADS of coats on Debenhams online, nearly all reduced obviously.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 16/11/2024 22:45

I bought my Perfect Parka a couple of years ago ( I'll check the brand tomorrow as it's in the wardribe and DH is asleep )

I wanted:
olive/dark green
non blingey hardwear
no fur in the hood - though it does have some lining the inside then it's quilted
fish tail hem
waterproof

I'll stake my place here tonight and come back tomorrow

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 17/11/2024 16:56

Perfect Parka is a Lands End

Addung to my list -
There's a zip up pocket for valuables
Not nylon-ey
Stud fastening

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