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HELP! Need to find a stylish hooded coat that is getting on for knee-length (as opposed to hip length)!!!!

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LadyLaLa · 30/09/2009 21:37

It's probably been asked before but can anyone recommend a hooded coat suitable for winter pram walking in the rain?

Duffel coat suggestions are welcome, as are (warmish) parkas or hooded macs, the only specification really is that it is longer than hip length (I am 5'8" and don't really like shorter coats).

Don't mind colour or pattern but nothing too mad - would prefer something neutral ie black/tan/patterned using 2 colours only, etc

Any suggestions?

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captainpig · 30/09/2009 21:44

this

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LadyLaLa · 30/09/2009 21:49

Wow Captainpig, that's pretty much got it sussed, thanks!

You can even have it monogrammed for an extra £3.50!!!

Now all I have to do is choose between the six!!! lovely colours

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captainpig · 30/09/2009 21:55

I can recommend it as I bought one last year, I have it in red. It really is lovely - warm, windproof and keeps the rain out. I like winter coats that cover my backside and keep the draughts out. Best winter coat I have ever bought.

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LadyLaLa · 30/09/2009 21:59

Did you have it monogrammed though?

Seriously, they look great and it's a coat that will last for years, kept correctly.

Would you say the coats are true to size? I'm probably a 14 but with slim shoulders and small waist (quite hourglassy) is there room to move in them or do they cling around the bottom as some longer coats do?

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captainpig · 30/09/2009 22:12

Definately no monogram!

I'm and 10 and bought S (10/12), I would say true to size. No it doesn't cling on the bottom (I think it has vents on the bottom - I would check but I left it in the car and it's dark outside!). Click on the more info tab for - well more info! Here it gives you garment length etc.

lucykate · 30/09/2009 22:21

i bought that coat in brown on monday, it's lovely, really cosy. are you anywhere near the midlands?, i live right by the lands end factory shop, got mine for £29. i'm a 12 and got the 10/12, fits fine, a little big but smaller size was too short in the arms

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LadyLaLa · 30/09/2009 22:26

Thanks - yes info says they are vented at the bottom which flares it out a bit. They look like they don't crease too badly either - perfect! have ordered one (minus "LadyLaLa" monogramme, though!)

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gorgeousgirl · 30/09/2009 22:31

Can I ask how old you all are? The coat seems ideal for me, but I don't want to get anything too young... too old...

x

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LadyLaLa · 30/09/2009 22:35

Hi lucykate, I'm not near the Midlands unfortunately - am at the great price you got yours for though!

I have gone for a medium which might be a bit roomy, but I doubt I would fit a 10-12, well maybe a generously cut 12 on the top but sadly definitely not anywhere near a 10-12 any more on the bottom - those were the (pre-baby) days...

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noddyholder · 30/09/2009 22:40

This is great www.millets.co.uk/clothing/women/jackets/product/042121.html#

captainpig · 30/09/2009 22:42

gorgeousgirl am 40 (just!)

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LadyLaLa · 30/09/2009 22:46

Hi GG, I am 32 and although if I was going out or to the office I would usually wear something a lot sharper and this is slightly "mummy-coat" territory, I will be wearing it primarily for pushing the pram in the rain, after all, and it's warmer than a kaghoul or "mac in a sac"!

I think it depends how you wear it. You could make it look a lot older with sensible shoes and "teacher" jeans , or a lot younger, by choosing the right colour, with skinny jeans, a funky scarf and those knee-high but low heeled tan leather boots (what are they called? mind's gone completely blank... L-somethings?).. anyway, nothing high heeled (much too 90's "sportswear-teamed-with-glamour"/Jenny from the block) but something a bit sexier than hiking boots at least

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lucykate · 30/09/2009 22:54

gg - i'm 39. i got it because i work at home, and walk the school run twice a day, come rain or shine and needed something properly waterproof with a hood.

lucykate · 30/09/2009 22:56

oh, and because at £29 it was a complete bargain

everything at the factory shop is a real bargain, it's all catalogue returns. the zip was slightly dodgy, but nothing some tweezers couldn't fix!

lexie01 · 30/09/2009 23:07

Thanks everyone on this thread. I to have been looking (with increasing desperation) for a knee length waterproof coat with hat for the school run. Just happened to click on this thread and my prayers have inadvertantly been answered! Who needs those horrible Boden cloud spotter macs (which I was going to have in sheer desperation) when I can have this one from Lands End. THANKS

Lucky Kate - I live in the Midlands. Where is the factory shop?

lucykate · 30/09/2009 23:24

it's east midlands (rutland) in oakham or there's one in maidenhead, here

AvrilH · 01/10/2009 13:05

Does anyone know if that millets coat is warmish?

noddyholder · 01/10/2009 14:31

Milletts coat is v warm and stylish too Photo is quite dark.The short version is nice too

AvrilH · 02/10/2009 08:13

Thank you Noddy, I am placing an order

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