Autumn coat ideas

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Hello, I'm looking for some inspiration for a new autumn jacket/coat. Requirements are:

• Has to be fairly all-purpose, including travel to work, going out to pub etc, but also school run
• Has to be practical. I walk 2-3 miles a day on average. But I also want some style.
• Has to go with both black work trousers and jeans, ie not be black or blue
• Has to suit size 10, 5'4", small of nork
• Patterns and designs considered
• If it somehow conveyed "I used to be an indie kid in the 90s but now I need to look like a grown up" that would be amazing
• Budget up to £100

I haven't bought a new coat for years so I'm out of touch with what's available and I need some ideas. All suggestions for styles and/or brands to look at would be very welcome. Thank you!

Trench? Can get in different lengths and neutral colours.

I just ordered this. Don’t know if I’m going to look edgy or tragic. https://www.marksandspencer.com/checked-utility-jacket-with-stretch/p/clp61227129#intid=pid_pg1pip45g4r2c4%7Cprodflag_srp_ts_QPH_13

I instinctively like this too but I'd definitely need to see it in real life to be sure!

Thanks. I've never owned a trench coat. For some reason I feel like they're what real grown ups wear and I don't feel like one of those! I should probably at least try one on before I rule them out though.

What about a patterned raincoat? Like the tin cloth ones from sea salt or boden.

Often on sale but I'd buy from vinted.

My autumn jacket is a longline cord blazer style in a deep dusky purple. I'm not at all fashionable but I like that it's different.

This from Holland Cooper https://www.hollandcooper.com/products/hastings-quilted-jacket-chocolate?variant=55686970671482&currency=GBP&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22470490223&gbraid=0AAAAAC3KQN11LPC0u_2y_qY9IgVf_KlS5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw4-JnYPdlgMVnJRQBh05jB7TEBcYCiABEgIThfD_BwE

Did you read the brief ? What's with people posting short jackets?

Barbour just slightly over budget https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/barbour/barbour-womens-modern-liddesdale-quilted-jacket-322986#colcode=32298615

i Ordered this: https://www.outdoorandcountry.co.uk/womens-barbour-kinsale-tartan-showerproof-cape.html?c=Dress%20Navy%20Tartan for all of the reasons you’ve listed for coat!

Oh ignore me, just saw the budget, in which case I’d go Vinted and Barbour.

What's more 1990s than a parka ? Slightly bit more. it rains in the Winter where live.

https://uk.rains.com/products/fishtail-parka-female?variant=50305858207984&gadsource=1&gadcampaignid=22990329090&gbraid=0AAAAADDPm8gQrWcTyoc7ZOacmY9lcznH&gclid=CjwKCAjwwfnUBhAtEiwAfQpAYp0GJZ6qOly9Hub2ByEimyXAv-0QGSpC-Tyuu0zrxjbtTrIlt6hHYRoCBa8QAvDBwE

Toast; on Vinted.

Indie kids are all rewilding and cheese making now …

Did you say long or short? I’ve just bought this for the milder months until I need a full on winter coat. Winter coat hunt commences soon!

shop.mango.com/gb/en/p/women/jackets/leather-effect/corduroy-collar-jacket-with-pockets/37074788/32/00?srsltid=AfmBOopiaD_uET5OR76-Q2h_5yFzwdw6tK5BBFSSyuSnXSEWDWCopMNGtno

https://www.johnlewis.com/didriksons-melinda-waterproof-parka/vintage-pink/p114878487

I got myself a Janelle from Seasalt’s outlet shop on EBay. It’s warm (but not too warm to walk briskly in), long (I’m 5’5 but I have the tall because the regular wasn’t available in my size), and waterproof. I got mine after seeing my friend in one, she looked fabulous and I hope I look ok in mine too!!

I’ve just ordered this reversible mac from John Lewis. I tried it on in the shop but they didn’t have my size. It’s over your price bracket, but I can vouch for the quality having seen it (and I see the 10 has already sold out…) www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-reversible-check-coat-mac-multi/p115077032?size=12&s_ppc=2dx_mixed_fashion_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23456480783&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1yiQSBPknG3W044iW3O3CtLf&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInqa4gJ3ilgMVtrKDBx1jVyoHEAQYASABEgI5xPD_BwE

No idea of the quality of this one, but it’s very similar and much much cheaper: www.argos.co.uk/product/tuc148166525?utm_custom6=PLA&deeplink=true&gclsrc=aw.ds&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157%7Cacid:286-838-5542%7Ccid:20331952296%7Cagid:%7Ctid:%7Ccrid:%7Cnw:x%7Crnd:13199699349954676780%7Cdvc:t%7Cadp:%7Cmt:%7Cloc:9046397&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20331952296&utm_term=&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=286-838-5542&GPDP=true&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20331955620&gbraid=0AAAAAp5MJVcsuaePE55kCLzgHhFPzve36&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInqa4gJ3ilgMVtrKDBx1jVyoHEAQYAyABEgKT4fD_BwE

Good call on their ebay page - I bought a couple of their coats over the last 2 years and they are proper bargains. Nice coats too, their 'wood cabin' coats are good autumn coats, not too thick and hang nice. I wouldn't buy their duffle though, I did last year and every single bit of fluff, hair and dust sticks to it.

I have this superdry (no big identifying logo on the outside!) jacket in black.
It's a great wee jacket for Autumn, lightweight but cosy. I think the green is a lovely colour, and a decent price in the green:

https://www.johnlewis.com/superdry-studios-long-quilted-liner-coat/black/p111942308?size=10&s_ppc=2dx_mixed_fashion_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20151164127&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1y5BS8YXicZ3yr3WiVttlWiX&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh4TVBhCWARIsAG0czmr_XZQAbBv5zAw55xkpq0yXY8c88p4TPQhW9WbkMtFOeP9qVe5hbhUaAiNsEALw_wcB

I treated myself to a lovely new leather jacket. This is the one that i bought but they have various styles and colours. They are not unreasonably expensive for real leather.

Womens Purple Leather Biker Jacket - Cafe Racer Style https://share.google/F7oLAjiRdnfIBFAPV

Oh yes, leather is so useful, and Vinted is also a place to get bargains on leather jackets. For some reason even good brands like All Saints go very low. I just picked up a brown leather/nubuck bomber jacket for £15, and previously a BNWOT black leather biker jacket for something like £30.

That’s a great colour jacket, ToadRage!

That Didrikson coat is a good price. They are excellent - proper hoods and waterproof. My winter parka has been going strong for 16 years now. I'm going to see if I can find the sold out beige one elsewhere
Op you can get trench coats on vinted super cheap. I bought a M&S long one for less than a tenner on there and it is in perfect condition. They only work for about 6 weeks a year so don't buy new.

justcallmemarywhitehouse

Did you read the brief ? What's with people posting short jackets?

The one the op commented on liking up to that point was quite short, I think that’s why it went that way- I had been thinking more padded, quilted and longer with a hood before I saw that!!

A bit over budget but I've just bought the FatFace Inverness raincoat in petite length and I love it! A new customer discount could bring it down a bit in price.

www.fatface.com/style/sv292748/g16284

I bought the very same( well almost from TU) the price was a bit more friendlier but seems like very similar coat.
https://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/product/tuc148166533#:~:text=Natural%20Reversible%20Trench%20Coat%20Mtuc148166517

Ha, just noticed you linked both already. Yes the Argos/ TU quality one is excellent. Love it.
Also Tesco has one too but not sure on the quality ..