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Help me please! Where can I buy a nice waterproof jacket?

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parachutes · 01/09/2009 20:01

I just want something that looks reasonable and keeps the water out, is that too much to ask
Any suggestions gratefully received. Thank you.

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Klaw · 01/09/2009 20:02

[pulls up chair to eavesdrop cos klaw would like the answer to this one too]

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parachutes · 01/09/2009 20:05

Hi Klaw, it's just too hard isn't it [sobs]

I have PMT tho, so could all change tomorrow.

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Clary · 01/09/2009 20:09

Boden have a nice raincoat.

Not a jacket tho. And I don't know if it's waterproof.

I got quite a nice raincoat jacket in M&S earlier this year. There's not enough of it tho (IMO now!) to really keep you dry in the rain.

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parachutes · 01/09/2009 20:13

Hi Clary, which one is it. Can I admit to loving the red patent jacket...unfortunately would only have the confidence to wear it in the back garden

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parachutes · 01/09/2009 20:13

That's the one isn't it. Just read the details, sorry.

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bratley · 01/09/2009 20:20

very, umm, touristy

Flower one is cute though!

Not really a jacket either but I've been dying to show someone it for a few days now!

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Sidge · 01/09/2009 20:58

Hawkshead are pretty good

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Clary · 01/09/2009 21:12

ooh yes that patent jacket is rather fine

The raincoat I meant is this one but of course you can't actually buy it unless you like the colour I have (purple pattern) oh and I see they have orange back in stock in larger sizes!

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seb1 · 01/09/2009 21:30

If I had the money I would be tempted with some of these Gekko

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MaggieLeo · 01/09/2009 21:37

That urban mac isn't waterproof, I remember people on mumsnet saying that last year. No comments to that effect on their website though.

I bought a Kirsten rain mac. It looks like it would be water proof but it's not. can't believe i was conned.

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florenceuk · 01/09/2009 21:55

What about lands end: women's coats here

I have a boring North Face parka from Blacks though.

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MaggieLeo · 01/09/2009 22:56

this is nice actually

landsend

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Clary · 01/09/2009 23:45

maggie the Boden urban mac says it's showerproof.

Not sure what that means but if it lets in the rain then mine's going back

There is a comment about it in one of the reviews I noticed.

Can't get pic of landsend one to appear but it sounds nice!

Not cheap tho are they that's almost Boden prices

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parachutes · 02/09/2009 13:00

Thanks for all the suggestions! I am going to spend some hours trawling through tonight and will let you know if I find anything marvellous

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TFINaptime · 02/09/2009 13:09

God, yes, post if you find anything. I really like the lands end one, Maggie, but I want something with a hood. I'm not sure it is possible to find a nice coat with a hood, but I'm going to try. Ideally, I also wanted dark grey. Do you think I am asking for too much?!

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MaggieLeo · 02/09/2009 15:09

\maybe if you're stylish, you're supposed to wear one of those jaunty little mac hats. not sure i could pull that off myself, wihtout looking a bit..... cutesy-pie faux francais.