I would like a nice / funky / not dull rain coat - any ideas?

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knickerelasticjones · 14/08/2009 11:54

I just don't want a Boden one as you may as well have BODEN tattooed on your forehead when you wear them (although they are pretty, I grant you that). Anywhere else do a good mac?

Ooh should say - I don't want a beige one as I look like death warmed up in beige. I'm after a good coloured one.

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nicknameidlike · 14/08/2009 12:04

i dont understand why you may as well have Boden tatooed on your forehead surely its only people who like Boden in general that would recognise a Boden mac? if you think they are pretty and i agree with you they are why not get one dont be put off with other people dissing Boden

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knickerelasticjones · 14/08/2009 12:07

You're right, but I've already got two Boden coats (so you can see i AM one of the people who like boden) and I just don't want a third. It's my attempt to try and pretend to be stylish and have a wide range shopping experiences.

Instead of the reality which is that I get stuff from the Boden catalogue and Gap and that's about it......

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nicknameidlike · 14/08/2009 12:08

lol in that case you are forgiven

muffle · 14/08/2009 12:11

I think you just have to choose your boden carefully. They often do a few plain bright colours along with the prints and some prints are more "Boden" than others.

I got a print one a few years ago, it seemed pretty Boden-y but what the hell I liked it. Brown with an orange, black and cream kind of retro geometric circles print. To my delight someone asked "Is that raincoat Orla Kiely?" So there you go.

FlightHattendant · 14/08/2009 12:13

I have got a Boden one, it's green and aubergine. I hate wearing it as the colours are great but don't suit me.

If anyone wants a swap let me know!!!

princessmel · 14/08/2009 12:13

I have one of the Boden rainmacs, and it's good and does the job. Good hood and pockets. Sleeves a teeny bit too short imo.

Roomy, maybe a bit too roomy as it still fits me and I am 30 weeks pregnant.

I always feel a bit old when I where it though!!

I have seen nice patterned pac a mac type things in Millet type places.

I also have a black Timberland waterproof and a red one from tchibo.

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anniewoo · 03/04/2012 17:46

Avoca do raincoats

ShirleySharpeyes · 03/04/2012 17:49

How about seasalt - the seaside version of Boden?

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