Stylish waterproof coat

[Mardyybum]

My DS starts school in September so I’m on the hunt for a waterproof coat that’s sturdy enough to keep me dry on the school run but also smart enough for heading to the office straight after.
Ideally with a hood.
Im a UK 16-18, big bust. Budget around £100.
I’d usually go for black, deep green or maybe a darker camel colour.
Thank you ☺️

Barbour on Vinted.

Something like this?

https://www.marksandspencer.com/waterproof-longline-parka-coat/p/clp60724307?color=BLACK&extid=psps-pla-pmaxgglwwch_-UK--bau&cqsrc=googleads&cqcmp=20011577753&cqcon=&cqterm=&cqmed=pla&cqplac=&cqnet=x&cqplt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gadsource=1&gadcampaignid=20014443268&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bTbjHqIaA57Vqv0SMDH93BC&gclid=CjwKCAjwk7DFBhBAEiwAeYbJscDxdWn0ZuOfzYVJbmhUy1nFC4Jep162-frB9YnreF3vVtZgnKpyyRoCA9YQAvDBwE

Worth saving up for

https://www.protected-species.com/shop/

M&S coats are good value and I also recommend Barbour -last forever and you can get them rewaxed.

This thread was up recently https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5385449-a-genuinely-waterproof-beautiful-coat?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=app_share

I always get a waterproof coat from eBay ,my favourite make is regatta.

I have just looked on eBay for protected species coats and there are a lot available, they look smart as well.

@thatsnothtepoint thanks, I had a beautiful Barbour a few years ago. It didn’t have a hood though, I’ll look on their website to see what options are available.

@PInkyStarfish thank you. I think that particular one is a bit casual but it does look great for dog walks etc!

Wow some beautiful ones here! Thank you!

Stutterheim. Beautiful. Something like these stutterheim.com/en-gb/women/jackets/long-raincoats

Can heartily recommend Protected Species . Not really warm enough for full winter but from March - November I don’t have anything else. Completely waterproof and very durable.

Another vote here for protected species.

I love my Protected Species City Walker. I’ve had it 5 years and it still looks brand new and I regularly get complimented on it! I am tempted to buy one of the other styles…

Not to derail, but how does it fit around the upper arms? I’m also looking for a new waterproof jacket.
i have a gorgeous dark green one form sweaty betty a few years ago, but I find it too tight and constricting around the upper arms, especially when cycling, which is annoying …

They have a sale and this one is £99

https://www.longcoats.co.uk/collections/hers/products/longcoats-demelza-womens-mid-length-raincoat-with-hood

I think it is quite roomy. The City Walker is a boxy design so not tight. But I haven’t tried any exercise in it!

Seasalt coats are good, not high fashion but not awful just very warm and waterproof

@Mardyybum Came back on to say that I was in TKMaxx yesterday and they have some amazing waterproof coats with hoods, in navy and black at under £100.

Rains

I find the protected species coats quite roomy around the arms.

Oh, thank you!

@Freda69 do you mean the waxed Barbours or their "waterproof" raincoats? I really want a long lasting waterproof and would love a waxed Barbour but not sure if it would be a waste of money as in the end they might not really be waterproof?

Does anyone else know?