Honest opinions on this jacket

[Odras]

I need something warm and practical for watching the kids play sports ect.. But also want to look groomed and pulled together.

Is this too fussy?

www.karenmillen.com/ie/petite-diamond-quilted-belted-short-puffer-pu-tab-trench-jacket/BKK19394.html?color=166

No it's not too fussy and looks really practical as well as stylish. If tan is a good colour for you then go for it!

It's got a lot going on. Personally I don't like the exposed zips and the contrast piping. The jacket has three colours in it, the main fabric, the piping and the hardware. That makes it hard to match/tone with other items.

I usually love quilting but not done like this, it looks a little try hard. I do like the shape but that's about it.

I think it’s really fussy. Asymmetrical, quilted, highlighted exposed zip.

Totally agree with this. There’s far too much going on, and for a petite item that’s worse as it makes it look even more busy.

From my experiences at the sides of rugby fields over the years I would say it's quite fussy and probably not fit for purpose.

Looks like luggage

It’s very… busy. Not my cup of tea at all, sorry!

I don't like it in that it's not a style I would wear, but I really appreciate it for it's atypical appearance. The usual run of about 3 coat styles that people tend to wear is boring. Boring is fine, but this one is interesting.

Not very practical. Having been a rugby mum back in the day, I’d recommend a proper down coat from Uniqlo or an outdoor brand.

I think it's a bit show offy for the side of a sports' field.

You’ll stick out like a sore thumb wearing that. Just relax and look for a practical outdoor branded coat

Thank you. I wasn’t really sure about it. I’m looking for a slimline quilted petite coat. Puffy ones make me look like an Oompa Loompa

This isn't to my taste at all. I think it looks a bit tacky (sorry!)

I spend a lot of time on the sidelines of various pitches watching my kids play sports - I don't think this will keep you warm or dry. In my experience, after 5 minutes in driving rain, that is far more important than looking groomed and pulled together. I'd rather spend money on something designed for being outdoors in all weather.

Maybe for springtime but when you're going to be there for a couple of hours through the winter warmth wins every time. That jacket will not be warm so you would be choosing style over substance, but if you love the style it's not too out there. Top tip neoprene wellies!

It's absolutely hideous.

Looks very impractical .... style is very personal but to stand around in the cold watching kids I think you'll be freeing cold, wet and miserable wearing this

Gosh I love it. Opened the picture and thought thats awful and now I love it

What a turn around

Im 5.5, too tall for petite?

I like the olive.

It's a bit Per Una. Too much going on all at once.

Style isn't to my taste. The coat does not look practical for watching kids play sport. From experience you will freeze to death. I have a down jacket from Mountain warehouse which looks a similar length to that jacket and I've even been cold in that. I'm trying to find a longer length coat but I'm 5'1 and the fully long coats are too long.

Are you in Ireland OP, Ive got thr UK site open and they do it in cream there, not sure if they do on the Irish site.

It’s a nice coat, but doesn’t say it’s waterproof, which is essential if you’re going to be watching rugby, hockey or football outside. Also I question its warmth-ness (is that a word?).

As others have said, go for so thing practical and warm. Look at the Seasalt coats or those from brands such as Craghopper, Jack Wolfskin , Mountain Warehouse, ie clothing designed for the outdoors rather than fashion. I’ve seen quite a few people wear the ‘dry robe ’ type coats also.

It's very fussy and doesn't look as if it would be that warm. If you want my opinion, I think it's awful.

But regardless of what anyone says I think if you have to ask on here for opinions for something you're thinking of buying, it's not something you really want.

Maybe try a Barbour. I don’t think anyone thinks that puffy coats make them look good. People wear them because they are warm.

Live the green I E, nit the tan tho. The cream is nice as well

Does Karen Millen come up big or small?