Help needed to find a winter coat please.

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Right, first time asking for help in this section so be gentle

DH has given me a budget of £200 but I can't imagine spending that much, I'm a cheapskate! But he has just bought himself one for that so feels guilty!

I am currently a 12/14 (post-preg) but normally a 8/10 so this coat will probably/hopefully only be for this winter as I have smaller ones in the wardrobe

I want to be able to try it on so High Street preferred over catalogues.

I fancy a red one as I always get black/navy coats.

I'm short (5,4) so don't want to be drowned in it.

Any tips??

this is similar to what i've had before (in dark colours though)

looks warm!

then again this looks nice too

can you tell i haven't a clue?!

I like this

don't like the colour of the next one, bit drab.

I like the duffel coat. I really fancy one myself, in blue or purple.

some great ones in Zara atm

thanks cadelaide - not sure about the big bit around the neck tho? i'm not a polo-neck wearer as i don't like the neck bit so think it might irritate me? love the colour though

think i was getting drawn back to boring colours by next!

themoon - i think the duffle might be the way to go! purple would be fab, nit sure i'm brave enough! or a bright blue???

not!

the zara website doesn't seem to show the clothes? don't think we've got one near us anyway, but thanks!

There must be a Zara at that big shopping centre near the Thames crossing (Lakeside??) That's Essex isn't it?

there must be one there, not sure i can face a trip there with ds2 (still bf) or a frantic rush there and back between feeds. i'm not much of a shopper really!
takes about 45mins in good traffic for me.
southend high street or maybe basildon/chelmsford about my limit!

A smart red coat on this page and the "City" style looks good too though not red:
www.lauraashley.com/bin/venda?ex=co_wizr-xapian&threshold=20&bsref=lauraashley&morelike=&searchex=co at&param1=&searchinvt=1&srchopt=&isviewall=1&itemsperpage=99&xptpl=wz_xapian&bklist=

pannacotta - i lie that red one thanks.
not sure about 'aubergine'??
eye is drawn to the bright blue duffle!

Please don't go for the duffle!! I think they are ok when you are 10 years old but not otherwise.
The red one does look nice and Laura A coats are good quality, I have one and it's very soft and well cut. They often have discount offers to so worth keeping a look out.

This one is smart too
www.monsoon.co.uk/invt/37203425

this has had good reviews trouser the change or blow it on chcolate??

do you want to stick to the same thing as before..maybe with the new budget it's time to break out.....

well i bought this one and i like it and only £48

i tried on the duffle from topshop and it turns out i must have short arms as the sleeves were several inches too long

did try on some 'big neck' ones but they didn't feel right on me.

BALD - will be popping to george/asda tomorrow probably and will definitely look that one up, fab price! dh said i could have 2 as i might need a boring dark one for a funeral (not sure who he's planning on knocking off mind you! ) or something smart...

ronald - well red is different for me so that's a start! i am very traditional with clothes and try every now and then to shake myself up a bit....sort of!

Oooh, I like that one.

Good choice.

thanks

I've seen a nice one in Zara but it is chocolate brown - is that a bit old lady?

i like chocolate brown, can you link to it?

hang on will try - it was a nice shape and fit (I think, but am not good with coats)

they don't appear to have a website for winter clothes, sorry.