Warm but stylish winter coat

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During lockdown I got used to wearing an enormous, almost ankle length duvet coat and it’s ruined me for all other coats.
I wear a lot of wide legged smart trousers and am looking for a warm coat to wear that is practical (ideally waterproof) but still stylish.

https://www.next.co.uk/style/ls268019/p82553#p82553 This?

Following as I'm looking for the same. Should be easy in theory - but doesn't seem to be!

I think there are two choices here

1 Buy the most stylish puffer coat or warm lined parka you can find, but accept it will always look like a practical coat

2 Buy a stylish but non waterproof coat (wool fitted coat for example) and accept you will need an umbrella in changeable weather

This is the holy grail so let me know if you find anything 😃

I think some puffer coats/parkas are more elevated than others, look for details in the collar, the hood, the hardware, the pockets, even the type of quilting. Fur on a puffer tends to lean more casual. The hood packing away is quite good as hoods immediately make something less smart looking.

The FatFace coat looks more casual than the Apricot one:

https://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc144322228?

https://www.apricotonline.co.uk/multi-panel-puffer-coat/Co164348-Green.html

https://www.hobbs.com/product/petite-livia-wool-coat/0224-3395-1049L04-MALBEC-PURPLE.html#cgid=clothing-coats-and-jackets-wool&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0224-3395-1049L04-MALBEC-PURPLE&pos=3

this is nice and smart. Wool coats are waterproof, depending on your activity. So maybe not for a 3 hour hike in a rainstorm.

That is gorgeous.

I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think?  https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-wool-blend-check-cocoon-coat-multi/p112018419?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&sshare=jlappioss_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

This cocoon should still have a cosy feel. My daughter has a check coat like this and it looks great. With a wool coat, you can scotch guard it and showers just roll off.

I don’t think puffa coats can ever look stylish. The sleeping bag vibe is too strong. I agree with pp you need a good quality, lined, wool coat. Extra layer underneath and a hat.

Lands end, Squall, long stadium coat. On sale at £172.

My mum has a lovely Tommy Hilfiger puffa navy coat. It’s long but light and warm. I think it’s quite elegant - definitely not too puffy.

Don't know anything about puffer type coats but for a stylish winter coat try Holland Cooper!

I bought a very similar John Lewis coat last year. It was ridiculously huge and had to go back. I do love a cocoon coat though. I want one long enough to cover my bum, but not so long it’s flapping around my ankles.

The Land’s End Squall coat is what we all wear up here in the Highlands. One neighbour bought it, lots of us oohed and aahed, then another bought one, and so on and so on. Never had as many compliments and people asking where it’s from for any other clothing!

@MadamTeapot , it looks nice but what makes it so good?
Women's Plus Squall Insulated Waterproof Coat | Lands' End (landsend.co.uk)

I've had various winter coats in recent years from Superdry that are really warm and pretty stylish.

https://www.superdry.com/products/details/259431/fuji-hooded-mid-length-puffer-coat-black

I'd say if this isn't your cup of tea, then I would go for a more tailored wool coat from somewhere like John Lewis.

I know it's hated on here but I have a long Moncler puffer. It's absolutely warm, waterproof, very feminine and fitted cut and just so flattering. Also, the black that I have is just such a nice looking black.
I'm not a fan of sack like and frumpy huge coats.

Some great suggestions. I love the Hobbs costs but I have a few similar that I wear to work.
I bought this today because it looked really expensive on and I was amazed it was so cheap. Then think I’ll get a long waterproof. Does anyone know if Didrikson can be bought in the UK?
https://www.marksandspencer.com/thermowarmth-diamond-quilted-padded-coat/p/clp60683508?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

My mum has a lovely Tommy Hilfiger puffa navy coat. I would suggest you that

The honest answer is that you have to throw serious money at it. Moncler, woolrich, moos knuckle, mackage. They’re all in a different league in terms of fit and style

I have something similar to this, but I think a bit longer, it's waterproof but doesn't look like you're about to climb a hill, and long enough to wear a long cardigan under it.

www.craghoppers.com/womens-sorcha-waterproof-jacket-blue-navy-marl/

My DD has the Superdry Fuji Jacket , I have the long one ( and it is long !)

Or there's this one ( Landsend) which is waterproof ( but it's down filled so not for me )

www.landsend.co.uk/Womens_Hooded_Expedition_Maxi_Long_Down_Coat/pp/P_42439.html?dwvar_P__42439_sizeVariation=59&dwvar_P__42439_color=BLA&cgid=11312

Have you tried Uniqlo? I got this coat from there in the January sales and absolutely love it. It didn't look very exciting on the website and I had to go and try a load on, but they have a few similar styles (sorry about the EU website link, I'm abroad atm, but I bought the coat in a UK store)

https://www.uniqlo.com/nl/en/product/seamless-down-long-coat-460922.html?dwvar_460922_color=COL31&dwvar_460922_size=SMA004

Seasalt have some nice waterproof winter coats

Following with interest as also on the hunt for a winter coat.

Yes Didrikson are available in the UK! I think possibly in John Lewis but I got mine in an outdoorsy type shop. It's lasted for years.