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Gudrun Sjoden Agua Raincoat - revieweeee!!!

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Pushpinia · 30/09/2008 14:34

I got it yesterday...tis more muted and darker than the pic, which is good as we are grown ups

the fabric is sort of crunkly and light and soft - not hard like the Boden Cloudspotter. It has a gentleness.

It is also rather large...I ordered M as I am a 10ish and like to wear jumpers under coats - it is Ok but big. I'm not sure if their S would fit though because I got a skirt in S and it was like a child's one, either that or had to wear it up under my tits just to do it up

I digress...
it seems well made if a little flimsy - unlined, except for a bit of netting stuff in the centre? You can see all the taping on the inside of the seams.

I have not tested it in the rain as I am sending it back (unless anyone here wants one without the general 2 week wait! in which case I shall try it this arvo if required, tis bucketing)

It is quite a pregnanty-dressy shape, very feminine and I actually feel a bit daft in it though lots of people would look lovely. I am going to keep the Boden one I think. I like the lining element and the shape is less girly.

I hope that helps - did anyone get theirs?

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Pushpinia · 30/09/2008 14:35

Ooh and it is not rubbery or shiny. It's like material and v lightweight.

I am keeping the socks btw, they are fine

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NotCod · 30/09/2008 14:35

i tired on arather nice on in marks today
was it black yes balck wiht a zip and a flap wiht poppers
hidden hood and a toggle wasit

around £80 i think

not on site

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Pushpinia · 30/09/2008 14:36

mm sounds promising?

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brimfull · 30/09/2008 14:38

link to gudrun one?

I am awaiting llbean one in red

NotCod · 30/09/2008 14:38

it was nice
i am a 14 top but htis was too big

no 12s

it was liek a smart coat rather than a mac

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Pushpinia · 30/09/2008 14:42

Here you go Ggirl

It won't let me link the actual page, you'll have to search!

Or click on the autumn drop down and coats. First page.

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brimfull · 30/09/2008 14:49

thanks

Websites like that really bug me.They have lovely photos but you can't see the item properly.

i don't want a pissing diagram

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Pushpinia · 30/09/2008 15:03

I know. It drives me insane.

The sizes are shit althoughg the quality is excellent and stuff is quite unusual.

My friend has the cord coat and it is v nice but we both think shoulders a bit wide.

I sent some other stuff back - red dance shoes (?) which were NOT good quality - reduced to 45 and the soles weren't even stuck on properly. But most items well made.

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spudballoo · 30/09/2008 16:07

Oooh glad you posted. I ordred the black/grey one in small, I wonder if it'll fit? I'm 10, 12ish sometimes? They are reduced at the moment.

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Pushpinia · 30/09/2008 16:43

Let us know!

For some reason I got mine for £56 when I checked out a few weeks ago...new customer thing perhaps?

I think it's probably worth the dosh.

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AllBuggiedOut · 30/09/2008 19:51

Which socks please?

mehgalegs · 30/09/2008 19:55

I got mine, I loved it but it was too big so I have sent it back and exchanged for a smaller size

mehgalegs · 30/09/2008 19:56

Mine was £48 push, it kept discounting money as I progressed hrough the checkout section - which was good!

AllBuggiedOut · 30/09/2008 21:12

Ooh please tell me which socks, Pushpinia - I am loving patterned cotton knee highs. But wondering whether that look is only good for those with no calves

spudballoo · 30/09/2008 21:21

Yes mine was £48 too...I am eager for its arrival...

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Pushpinia · 01/10/2008 07:43

Oh sorry! Yes they are, erm - wait a mo, will find you a description, can't link to them - kneehigh Ixil i think it says.

Try that in the search box. i think they have some left!

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Pushpinia · 01/10/2008 07:45

No Ixil doesn't come up, they are art. no. 86-805. Type in 'socks' and they are there. They have some other nice ones too!

These are quite skinny though, I have 33cm calves and they are tight. Haven't washed them yet tho

  • socks not legs!
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spudballoo · 01/10/2008 07:52

Just realiesd that my coat was £44 but they don't seem to have any left now?

mehgalegs · 01/10/2008 13:26

Oh no! I hope I can still exchange mine. It was very nice but just unflattering as too big.

AllBuggiedOut · 01/10/2008 14:14
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Pushpinia · 01/10/2008 14:44

Meh which colour/size did you want? I still have my medium green one if it's any use to you.
You could ring them and check the stock as they might be able to help.

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mehgalegs · 01/10/2008 14:46

Push - I ordered the XL because I am tall and size 16, have sent it back and am hoping to exchange for a L. I ordered the black. I loved the fabric, I shall cry if they don't have another.

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Pushpinia · 01/10/2008 14:50

Aw sorry I hope they do have some left

I just saw your review thread, sorry I jumped in with my own one, I missed the one you started!

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mehgalegs · 01/10/2008 17:11

No worries mate. MN is a big place.

spudballoo · 03/10/2008 09:53

Oh oh OH I got mine today, only took a couple of days. I totally heart it, it's fabulous. So pleased I went for the small though, the medium would have drowned me.

I got the black, but it has some purple and grey in it too and it's a lovely colour. It's a fabulous fit on me, I love the slightly girly tulip shape, hood doesn't drown you but is big enough to keep you dry.

I'm sooooo happy, it's my Holy Grail of wet weather gear. And I got it for £44 not £70.

On the other hand a dress I ordered is uttterly rank.