Pre-loved winter coats

[HettyMeg]

Having not bought any new winter coats since before Covid, I've just invested in a new Seasalt rainproof coat for nursery runs and general everyday practical coat.

I now turn my attention to my need for a new wool coat, which will get way less wear as I mostly work from home. It will be for smarter occasions, drinks out and the odd work thing. The only smart outerwear I currently own is a wool pea coat which is in excellent condition but is very thick and oversized and would like something more streamlined, but that I can still wear a jumper under.

Torn between a belted wool jacket or a more tailored blazer style. Been looking at Zara, Jigsaw and John Lewis.

I don't want to spend much as it's only going to be worn occasionally so budget maybe £50. Would rather find a decent secondhand one from a good brand rather than buying a new but cheap, lower quality coat.

Any brand recommendations I can scour Vinted for?

I have a lovely Hobbs belted wool coat that I bought in the sale last year for £200, reduced from about £400, would recommend.

Browsing charity shops I have seen a number of high street brands that produced wool coats with a high wool content so I would suggest brands that are t on the high street any longer.

I got a wool Laura Ashley coat from Oxfam online. It’s worth a look on there.

Hobbs, Windsmoor Alexon, Preçis, Acquescutom . You might hit on lucky with high street like h&m , Bhs, C&a, marksies ( particularly st Michael) Next from bygone years.

Don't neglect Ebay either, there are various prevloved clothing retailers, including charities who sell via that platform .
I got my Preçis coat from Ebay.

It's old but my coat is from Country Casuals. It has taped seams and button backs ( little buttons on the inside of the cot that the large outer ones are sewn onto.

This is like mine but mines red

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156436950458?itmmeta=01JC98QHYJPWV8SZ02R9SW8CZG&hash=item246c5e6dba:g:TTYAAOSwlexm1GNp&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4Mxmj%2BiGvOveHXEBClPb29hiTejk%2BvkdR99pGF2q9K1gm%2FZrDL1HMAlfUL3DkmXQ3gOrYIDZqMfzxOMNuErYmSd42%2B5TKf529jSUEewhY4zQtMc3d27xDBlny5iEMgWiOPiCwCrLtpQYqVTRIoYkWejLCbDVuTe7WvFTUNdNr%2FXMs6jbY7CJ7Xc7jiVMEbe0D1Mb%2Bua6CMZ%2BHm385SGEUR9VTL17BKYZTRzbWbICcejPUmgHcNh%2FZXmbo4zJ9%2B%2FxKMUzaASHhrE63%2B5hnys00PzGr2AHOlbeiSKthAIzEC%2By%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7Cf3qjiZA

There are loads on eBay and they're coming back into fashion.

Got a gorgeous coat from Vinted for £35. Long, soft, caramel and belted.

Last year I got a long black wool/cashmere long coat in mint condition from a charity shop for £10!

I've bought a couple of wool coats on ebay from m and s, all good.

They have actually lasted longer than a new coat bought last year which went all bobbly after a few months use.

A decent wool coat is one of the few items that keeps its value and can be reliably purchased second hand. If you are familiar with the brand/ sizing.

I got a Damsel ina Dress online at Oxfam for £20.00

Ted baker and Karen millen always have lovely coats.

That is a bargain!

Viyella, Planet, Alex&Co, Jacques Vert, Jaeger are some others to check out. I would also filter the material for wool, cashmere.