A "walking around " jacket?

[Doteycat]

Im trying to find a good quality nice jacket for "walking around" not sure if anyone will get me when i say that, but say for example , we are going on a city break end of Jan, so want a nice jacket that i can walk around see the sights, stop in a cafe and still be respectably dressed, comfy but decent. Not a long coat and not a going out jacket.
I cant seem to find one that is not a big puffer one, which are dreadful on me.
I do like the furry ones though.
Any suggestions?

I have a Barbour international for this kind of purpose

It's irrelevant really until you know the weather forecast

What's a Spencer??

It's only Paris

A thin, short, waterproof Barbour Jacket. They are expensive but unbeatable. Look classy but not too dresses up in any situation. Can layer to be very warm or with a t shirt can even be worn when it’s 20-25 degrees. Decent pockets too.

The thing about
barbour jackets though is they smell

I find them really heavy as well. When you're travelling, you want something light.

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E479764-000/00?colorDisplayCode=69&sizeDisplayCode=003

This is the trick https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRj31gDs/

I don't want to click on random links.
Do you have an image?

I’ve got one of the Whistles jackets mentioned upthread. You should think of it as a cardigan rather than as a coat - very little warmth to it and not up to winter. It’s really useful for April, but for January, OP will need something warmer.

That's nice.

This is gorgeous! And so reasonable. I’ve just bought it 💕

Ooh, layer that pretty red collarless jacket under that pretty grey monki number. Get a fabulous wool scarf and mittens... Super cute!

I have this very jacket. It suited me for Rome at Easter - around 16 degrees C.

https://www.barbour.com/gb/icons-cropped-liddesdale-quilted-jacket-LQU1851OL71.html

I like these - cosy and warm but structured

Aran Coatigan

lol. Hello. It's called the internet.

No need. Really.

Anyway, this thread seems to have taken an unpleasant turn, so I'll leave it there.
Have a fabulous time in Paris, @Doteycat !
I hope you find a suitable coat 😊

I dont have TikTok.

Being on a website saying I'm not clicking on links
I mean really

This thread is bonkers. Jersey jackets, tweed jackets and cardigans being recommended for Paris in January.

I’m taking all the good ideas from this thread, thank you (plus checking the forecast as two weeks today I'll be there)

BUT the biggest thing is that I’ve suggested a coat which everyone some posters think is cute and beautiful 🥰🥰🤣

And did somebody really suggest actual fur? I’m gobsmacked.