Warm and waterproof coat?

[Downing4packsofharibo]

My current seasalt coat is looking battered and is now too big for me.

I need to replace it but really struggling to find one that’s warm and waterproof. Even my seasalt one is a bit thin for my liking.

I’m currently between a 16 & 14 and plan to lose more weight so don’t want to spend a fortune. It also needs to look fairly smart as I’ve just started a new job as a senior leader in an outdoor based school so need to be warm and dry but not scruffy.

Any help greatly appreciated!

Thanks

Because you said outdoor based school, m&m do a trespass 3/4 coat for £40, supposed to be £120. It's the warmest coat I've ever owned and It looks good too

I saw a North Ridge coat that was waterproof and insulated. Or perhaps a Peter Storm (tend to be alot cheaper than the North Face/Rab coats.).

You could look at Craghoppers - if in the sale you could get a bargain.

@Devilsmommy is it the Audrina? That looks pretty nice to me and a good price!

Yes that's the one. It's amazing just how warm it keeps you. I've got it in the navy blue and it's lovely 🤩

@Devilsmommy do you find the coat true to size...as a 12/14 which should I go for? Looks a bargain!

I'd go for the 14 as it's a bit fitted. I'm a 6/8 with broad shoulders and I got the 10 and it's perfect so definitely 14

I have this one, it's great. So warm and fully waterproof

https://www.millets.co.uk/297125/peter-storm-women-s-phillipa-ii-down-parka-297125/2176010/?istCompanyId=b238823a-59fd-4816-9c36-7dd47877f2a8&istFeedId=10c66450-32f1-4186-aab2-57cecab8b383&istItemId=imqpwmpxa&istBid=t&gadsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAADqH8epb8iiEfEseOz03uEWdLiBXj&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm5e5BhCWARIsANwm06iwI3Y7Rx-Tcxhz-eo33Vlgs9fyrxX3XtZe6SobZdNafnxnJ22ErNsaAoZ9EALww_wcB

Regatta have some lovely waterproof coats and often have sales/discount coats! I got a waterproof parka down from £90 to about £20!

I just bought a really nice one from Craghoppers. In the sale, signed up as a member to get a further discount and 10% off. Feels very warm, not quite as much as the Columbia one it replaced but that was almost too warm.

www.craghoppers.com/sofia-jacket-blue-navy-marl/

Lands End Squall coats.

I just bought this @Downing4packsofharibo . I got 30% off through Discounts for teachers. It's waterproof and even has a tog rating! I haven't worn it yet as it hasn't been cold enough but plan on wearing it for dog walking and when I'm on playground duty. I ordered the long so it goes way below the knee (I'm 5ft 7). It's very roomy.
https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/holywell-bay-waterproof-puffer-coat

https://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/QW30236?istCompanyId=9f9ff470-bcac-401b-814f-8f12edbd3b8b&istFeedId=d66f05e8-0145-4833-93eb-995bd3c15e0b&istItemId=rwrtipirp&istBid=t&ds_rl=1260413&campaignid=21448490357&gad_source=1&ds_rl=1260413&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm5e5BhCWARIsANwm06hoxDRNmlsR4S8eBq7TeiytlN3hrUHwigxFMVDQ3kCqndDPrKe2TmIaArCsEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Gutted that I bought a very similar coat to this for almost the full price. 😫

I don't know which Seasalt coat you have, but I got the Janelle knee length and it's very warm and waterproof. It's like wearing a massive duvet (but doesn't look like a puffy nightmare). It's actually way too warm for me to wear at the moment, I wore it to Bonfire Night this evening and had to take it off!

That's the exact coat I mentioned at the beginning of the thread. Gutted for you paying full whack for it. Though it's worth it definitely 😁

Looks like a bargain. I am looking at the grey/ platinum one, has anyone seen this one yet?