Winter coat

[Mattsmum2]

On the look out for a winter coat. Im 61, 5 ft 2 and a size 16 so would need something petit preferably. My idea is a belted wool coat, 3/4 length. Something I can wear to a night out but also with jeans and boots. I’ve tried to look already, with not much choice. Budget is around £150. TIA.

You're unlikely to get pure wool in your price range unless you buy second hand.
For new coats, either wait until winter stock has arrived or grab the last of the sale bargains.

I think this is a bit of a find:
Karen Millen Petite Wool Wrap Neck Tailored Belted Midi Coat
£145.08, extra 20% off* - code: KMEXTRA20
49% wool. Only 9 left in a 16.
https://www.karenmillen.com/product/karen-millen-petite-wool-wrap-neck-tailored-belted-midi-coat_bkk29565?colour=oatmeal

If you like this one, get a move on!
Reiss Rene Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Blindseam Coat, Aubergine
£178. 63% wool.
This appears to be double-faced, so without a silky lining.
https://www.johnlewis.com/reiss-petite-rene-double-breasted-wool-blend-blindseam-coat/aubergine/p114289031

Whoa, this one's 100% wool!
Whistles Grey Petite Long Belted Wool Coat
£135
From squinting at the close-ups, it seems to be boiled wool (has a felted texture) but that does make it warm & durable.
https://www.whistles.com/product/long-belted-wool-coat-40448.html

By 3/4 length, do you mean hip length as that's what I thought you meant initially - or do you mean midi? Either is fine with jeans & boots, but if you wear dresses/skirts I'd go for a length that is a bit longer than them.

Do you have a colour in mind? And by belted, is a wrap belt ok or do you want a belt with a buckle & eyelets? Proper 3/4 length coats often have a half-belt at the back rather than a belt all the way around the middle.

I am your size, OP - but a lot taller. I have a great double-faced wool wrap coat from Jigsaw - but I prefer it worn loose, as the wrap belt makes me look shorter & wider when it's tied. However, the 3/4 length pea coat that I have is double-breasted with a half-belt at the back - & that has a more elongating effect.

So I would bear in mind exactly what type of belt style you want - if you're sure you definitely want a belted coat - as they don't always suit everyone?

What you’re imagining mostly doesn’t exist, @Mattsmum2 - pure wool coats straight out of the shop and not on sale generally don’t cost £150. (And where they do, the wool may not be terribly good quality.)

The Whistles coat on sale above looks a tremendous bargain.

You could probably get something really excellent in 100% wool pre-owned - if you know what to search for on Vinted.

Vintage shops are brilliant at wool coats. I’ve learned from MN that younger people see them as elitist and impractical so you should be able to take your pick.

Brand new, not on sale, Community Clothing has much, much smaller mark-ups on clothes than other retailers and this is what they charge for a wool coat:

https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/womens-coats-jackets/products/nancy-short-wool-coat-navy

(By the way, are you certain you need stick to petite labels? I’m a similar age and height and my current favourite winter wool tweed coat is from a men’s department. I find the weight and proportions deeply satisfying in really cold weather.)

On pricing structure:

https://communityclothing.co.uk/pages/how-we-work-1