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Suggestions for a raincoat with hood big enough for my big head?

11 replies

CinderRosie · 08/10/2024 13:36

I’ve got a larger than average head (and long thick hair) and I’ve found some hoods to be too small and leave my whole forehead and front part of my hair exposed. Even borrowing DH’s men’s raincoat the hood was tiny!
If anyone else has this issue please tell me where you got your raincoat from which actually keeps you dry 😂 I’ve got a thick winter coat from Zara which has a lovely huge hood but it’s too warm to wear when it’s rainy but mild.

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UnhealthyCopingStrategies · 08/10/2024 13:39

Don't know if my head is average or not, but have you tried Seasalt?

Britpopbaby · 08/10/2024 17:06

Didriksons

CombatLingerie · 08/10/2024 17:10

I have just bought the Stride waterproof parka from Sweaty Betty. The hood is huge! It’s not too warm a coat either and very waterproof.It’s a bit pricey but lovely quality.

OuterSpaceCadet · 08/10/2024 17:11

I have a seasalt coat and it's incredible quality....but definitely not a big enough hood for those of us with big head and big hair. I feel your pain OP.

highlandcoo · 08/10/2024 21:00

I have exactly the same issue OP. Unnaturally large head plus loads of thick hair.

Didriksons are brilliant. In fact their hoods are so deep you have to peer out of them when crossing the road.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 08/10/2024 21:02

Seasalt Plant Hunter. I have the same issue.

HerRoyalNotness · 09/10/2024 00:35

I just got one from musto that seems to have a deeper hood. It was 50% off too

Nofurtherexcusesitmustbedone · 09/10/2024 00:38

You might look at some equestrian websites op. Not only are the coats practical and constructed for bad weather but the hoods are often designed to go over a riding hat.

triggers34 · 09/10/2024 08:14

I've had a trespass Parker for years , it's warm and very waterproof . Cheap too .

triggers34 · 09/10/2024 08:15

Oh I have thick hair and a big head too!

OldTinHat · 09/10/2024 08:37

I also have a huge head and a lot of hair.

I bought a man's raincoat from Mountain Warehouse in their largest size (I'm a size 20 so wanted it big!). The hood falls over my nose and the sleeves end somewhere near my knees. It's like walking in a tent! It's fabulous.

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