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dh is hassling me to buy a warm coat thingy

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LetThemEatCake · 13/09/2009 23:06

because I avoid the issue every year, preferring to live in denial about the length and freeziness of winter in this country

But facts are facts and I do spend a lot of time outdoors with the children.

So what do you think of this?

I can't help but think that it's rather expensive ... but on a daily-wear basis perhaps justifiable?

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wishingchair · 15/09/2009 10:46

what about this one - looks warm but stylish also I think. Bit cheaper too. john lewis coat

macherie · 15/09/2009 10:46

Sorry for hijacking your thread LTEC!

I think I have developed OCD for winter coats!

Your baby must be due any day now? How are you doing?

Roomfor2 · 15/09/2009 10:52

WOW - £335 for a puffa jacket?? Really? I mean, I really like it and think it would be light-weight and very warm, but £335, really???

Obviously it's your money, but I'm sure you could find one that looks just as nice and does the job for less than that if you shop around... And then it won't matter if it gets caught on a branch in the park or covered in mud etc.

Maybe it's just me, but I think that is a lot of money for what it is. You could still treat yourself to a nice one for half that.

CHOOGIRL · 15/09/2009 11:32

I do not understand this constant need to comment on how much items of clothing cost. I'm sure the OP knows that it is possible to get coats for less than £335 if that's what she chooses to do.

Roomfor2 · 15/09/2009 11:34

Choogirl - the OP outlined the cost as one of the issues she wanted comments on in her post if you read it:

"I can't help but think that it's rather expensive ... but on a daily-wear basis perhaps justifiable?"

So I have offered my opinion on it, if that's alright with you . If you disagree, don't read me!

CHOOGIRL · 15/09/2009 11:49

..but she also said this morning that it had sold out..

Roomfor2 · 15/09/2009 11:59

I don't think that is particularly relevant or excuses your rudeness, Choogirl, so I won't be discussing it with you any further, thanks.

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LetThemEatCake · 15/09/2009 13:54

ahem. If I could be allowed to reclaim my thread....

I agree that it's irritating when people comment in a sceptical way about the cost of things on the S&B topic ... to be honest, I now feel that I have to almost apologise for linking to something that might be considered expensive by others - hence my "I can't help but think that it's rather expensive ... but on a daily-wear basis perhaps justifiable?" comment. God, it reminds me of when I had dc1 who happened to be a magic baby don't worry, dc2 gave me my wake-up call) and I'd meet up with other mums who hadn't had an amazing birth, or who were sleep-deprived ... it was like I had to virtually invent tales of maternal woe so as not to be driven out of the park with sticks. Take the nastiness tulpe got the other day for daring to say that she was wearing a Marc Jacobs dress - oooh how dare she!! This is supposed to be a style and beauty topic and clearly that means different things, and different price brackets, to different people. Live and let live.

On the other hand, Roomfor2, thank you for making your comments re: price without being scathing or implying that I was morally lacking That's what I really hate on this topic. The nastiness & judginess. It is a lot of money, you're right. But it is also a nice coat, I think.

Anyway, yes, I am lucky that I can afford some designer/ expensive pieces of clothing and I know that. I am also lucky that I get a good discount at my-wardrobe (due to my work) which is why I would NOT pay £335 for the same coat at Net-a-Porter, even if my size were available.

Now, RANT OVER - and on to the matter at hand - having been drenched this morning while out with the dcs I have been reminded of another reason why I don't want a wool-type coat - wool smells funny when it rains!!! My Isabella Oliver cardigan took a beating - puffa coat here I come!!! Quite keen on some of those Patagonia ones - thanks ladies!!!

macherie - am okay, thanks for asking!! one week to go ... am just hoping I can hold on until mum arrives on Monday (for child care and other reasons, reasons of comfort and trust I guess!) I don't feel like it's imminent but you never know ....

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traceybath · 15/09/2009 14:27

LTEC - totally off topic but what have they done with the photography on my-wardrobe. The awful photos of the models keep putting me off buying anything.

I went shopping this morning and very uninspired. Am also looking for a nice coat but no joy.

Also after a chocolate brown long cardi but no joy.

Good luck with the imminent birth and keep your legs crossed until your mum arrives.

AnyFucker · 15/09/2009 17:28

I saw some down-filled puffa coats in Zara today for less than 100 quid

they looked very similar to the 300 quid one

they also had some fab woolly cardi/coat things for 40 quid

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LetThemEatCake · 15/09/2009 17:47

oh, Fucker - am dying to get to Zara but just can't face the shops with the 2 dcs and an about-to-go bump!!
when will they get an online option??

did you buy anything?

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AnyFucker · 15/09/2009 18:20

yep

not a puffa coat

I bought some skinny jeans, but they are going back because they are so tight on the legs they make the back of my knees go numb

aarghhelp · 15/09/2009 18:32

I got this today. I'm sure it's the same one, but it's much, much nicer in the erm flesh. It has a drawstring waist which isn't shown off at all well in the pic, so it has a shape. It is cut very big, so I got a 12 (normally 16) and am v pleased with the overall effect. And it was £39 reduced from 165, very pleased!

aarghhelp · 15/09/2009 18:35

Hee hee, just read the discussion immediately previous. I think I posted on the wrong thread...

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LetThemEatCake · 16/09/2009 17:24

thanks loads traceybath!! and totally agree about the models, they are weirdly unnnerving ... lifeless mannequins I can live with but Stepford models ...

will keep eyes peeled for choc brown cardi for you

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macherie · 16/09/2009 18:00

No rumblings yet then LTEC?

I am very envious of you, I'm VERY broody at the moment and would love the prospect of a winter at home snuggling a newborn in my IO cardi!

Best of luck with it all, hope your mum gets here before the big day.

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LetThemEatCake · 16/09/2009 18:35

thanks macherie ... no rumblings yet unless you count the very foundations of the house shaking as 3yo dd and 21mo ds chase each other around the sofa in a burst of post-dinner energy...

On which note ... am not sure that I am going to get much snuggly time at home this winter ... these two need several hours out and about each day for the sake of my sanity (and decor!!!) I think firstborn winter babies must be lovely ... unfortunately I did it the wrong way around summer 2006 followed by winter 2007 ... followed by autumn 2009!! Bring on the park bench breastfeeding!!

ps - g'wan, g'wan get pregnant now and you'll be nursing a summer 2010 baby - lovely!!

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macherie · 16/09/2009 19:32

As tempting as that thought is....dh would have hysterics

I have 3, 2 boys and a girl, she is the youngest at 5 and has just started school. She is such a girly girl, only wears dresses, a lover of pink and all that. I would love her to have a sister.

But we live in the tiniest house, any more children and someone would end up sleeping in the bath

3 is a great number for a family, enjoy and good luck.....you'll have to put your birth announcement here in S and B

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