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Coat help

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Gettingbysomehow · 17/08/2026 11:05

Help?
I need a winter coat. No puffers I have a very cold weather coat but need something around mid thigh I can just sling on and go with not too much bulk or flappy bits and no belts.
I mostly wear jeans so I dont need a long coat.
Im thinking car coat/short trench or something interesting.
There is so much out there I just cant work out what to get.
Max £150 but would consider Sainsburys if they had anything suitable.
Needs to be shower proof as I live in the sticks.
I dont know whats in or out in the coat world.
Wouls appreciate any suggestions.
It doesnt ever get really cold in Somerset but it does rain a lot normally.
Many thanks.

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Gettingbysomehow · 17/08/2026 11:19

Im thinking something like this but not sure I like this one. Id rather wear more clothes underneath than a very thick coat.

www.marksandspencer.com/waterproof-checked-hooded-raincoat/p/clp23086825#intid=pid_pg2pip48g2r3c1%7Cprodflag_Just%20Arrived

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TheSquareMile · 17/08/2026 11:38

Perhaps a Barbour, if you can see one reduced in a sale.

https://www.outdoorandcountry.co.uk/womens-barbour-icons-bedale-showerproof-jacket.html

Gettingbysomehow · 17/08/2026 11:54

TheSquareMile · 17/08/2026 11:38

Perhaps a Barbour, if you can see one reduced in a sale.

https://www.outdoorandcountry.co.uk/womens-barbour-icons-bedale-showerproof-jacket.html

Very nice. My size 10 is out of stock but Ill definitely check the sales.

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madaboutpurple · 17/08/2026 12:14

If you want waterproof I recommend Regatta. I get mine from eBay. If you are just wanting a warm coat then my suggestion is a charity shop. You might want to get new so fair enough.

CharlotteStreetW1 · 17/08/2026 13:53

madaboutpurple · 17/08/2026 12:14

If you want waterproof I recommend Regatta. I get mine from eBay. If you are just wanting a warm coat then my suggestion is a charity shop. You might want to get new so fair enough.

I was going to suggest Regatta.

They also have a nice collab with Orla Kiely and this for example is massively reduced (it's summer weight but gives you an idea). I've got this, a spring/autumn jacket and an insulated winter raincoat (the "puffer" is on the inside so the outside is smooth and appears less bulky).

https://www.regatta.com/orla-kiely-longer-length-waterproof-jacket-mini-square-flower-blue/?

Orla Kiely Longer Length Waterproof Jacket | Mini Square Flower Blue

Light, waterproof and elegantly designed, our Orla women's longline jacket is perfect for wet d

https://www.regatta.com/orla-kiely-longer-length-waterproof-jacket-mini-square-flower-blue/

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