I'm gonna do it <yawn> and <hide>: the rainproof coat that isn't <leaking> Boden please...?

[WilfSell]

Let's have a round up of this season's possibilities.

I need one; I want one: I'm going to get one. But I am not liking the reports of Boden leakage; and I am not liking at all the Primark one.

I'll start off shall I?

this one only works in black

I quite like this in red but it is too short

parka duffel thingy but quite expensive

sorry ggirl
just letting off steam

after yet anther day of getting soaked

GGirl you hav to email them for more info, tis POA

Got mine on ebay barely worn

she said it was 400 quids

I wonder

I paid 50.

Will let u know when they reply if they reply, prob hav a list of posh email addresses they answer and chiuck the rest

And anyway I have only been here since last October so missed most autumn/winter coat threads...

Take it out on the shops mate, not us.

i have ordered this but not recieved yet so not sure how it looks in person. i really wanted a navy one but been stuggling to find one.

Is this the Holy Grail, still £££, but less so.

pedlars' parka

bikerunski, I've seen the Pedlars one too, but I don't think it's waterproof, is it?

bettybeetroot-that trench is lovely ,is it really waterproof?

I've been looking since April with no joy other than quite liking the Hawkshead one, BUT it's too short.

My fav at the mo is this Stadium squall"

• ticks the boxes - long, hood, looks ok.

lands end is great quality I have city squall jackie linked to

ooh like the stadium squall, thanks! Looks like it could be nicely neutral (ie will work with workwear or casual stuff)

Is the city squall fully waterproof ggirl?

Pedlars one is nice but not quite enough shape for my blobby shapeless body...

Lands End still winning for me...

yes it really is

it is warm-I wear it in the winter

miffed that it's half price now

ggirl - i'm hoping it is waterproof - aigle do outdoor wear so i think it will be good. i have their wellies which are the best and MOST comfy ever! my main concern were the checks so I rang to ask what kind of check (didn't want burberry style!) and it is quite a large square subtle check (apparently!)

oh didn't realise it was aigle

I love MN. Have also been hunting for a winter coat and have almost the same boxes to tick as Wilf.

Was really keen on this until I saw on another site a review that says it will pack down to the size of a large mobile phone. So not exactly a winter coat then

Am now completely in love with the Land's End Stadium Squall.

Have never bought from Land's End before (vague memories of my mum shopping from there years ago) - is it really reasonable quality still?

Shortcircuit - you may just have found my winter coat!

that northface one is good though - could be a good autumn/spring coat if it packs away

Definitely - but it aint cheap and I have to prioritise the winter coat what with living in the arse end of Northern Europe and all (ok, not really arse end but it bloody feels like it at times!)

Wtf are princess seams?

I too am loving this thread, thanks for all the trawling. I really liked the squall until I looked at the size chart - up to 5' 7". Looks like it's this www.longtallsally.com/productkit.aspx?CurrentCategory=home%7cjacketscoats&ProdId=09R07&Clr=KHA for me after all. Please tell me it's not too hideous..?

get a nice coat and buy a bloody umbrella!
Am eyein up boston boden jacket as under umbrella garment...

Piffle - you obviously don't live in windy West Wales!

if someone's invented an umbrella clip for a pushchair that idea works piffle. If not, I'm afraid it has gotta be a hood...

Or a rain hat. That's interesting. Not like one of those plastic bags my granny used to wear over her 'wave' presumably?

something more glamorous? Where are rain hats?

When I was younger my mum always used to Scotchguard our coats and trainers to make them waterproof...might be worth a go if you have a coat you like but it's a bit leaky??

here buggy brolliez

I used to live in the windiest city in da world actually but since moving to the flattest fen region of south Lincs had forgotten brolly wind issues

In my HO ski jacket
Not pretty but does what it says on the tin and when you have it on,all the fashion ponces glare at you in thinly disguised jealousy
Style vs practicality
And given the UK climate
No brainer!