Winter coat recommendations

username123

Money is tight this year and I hoped to get a new winter coat at a reasonable price. I got a parka in Penneys 2 winters ago and its started to look a bit ragged.

I already tried Penneys - dreadful selection this year imo - all the ladies winter coats are very light - wouldnt hold up to the kind of snow we had a couple of years ago, not many of them are long either. They do have some wool coats but Im looking for something more parka style - but heavy, with a bit of warmth.

Ive tried Dunnes and M&S, House of Fraser, Oasis, River Island etc.... Just not finding anything at a decent price that I actually like.

Im kind of looking for along these lines:
http://www.julesb.co.uk/womenswear-2/arctic-down-parka-jacket-729821-729784_medium.jpg

Youd think itd be easy and theyre everywhere - but theyre really not!

leahyl

username123 wrote: »

Money is tight this year and I hoped to get a new winter coat at a reasonable price. I got a parka in Penneys 2 winters ago and its started to look a bit ragged.

I already tried Penneys - dreadful selection this year imo - all the ladies winter coats are very light - wouldnt hold up to the kind of snow we had a couple of years ago, not many of them are long either. They do have some wool coats but Im looking for something more parka style - but heavy, with a bit of warmth.

Ive tried Dunnes and M&S, House of Fraser, Oasis, River Island etc.... Just not finding anything at a decent price that I actually like.

Im kind of looking for along these lines:
http://www.julesb.co.uk/womenswear-2/arctic-down-parka-jacket-729821-729784_medium.jpg

Youd think itd be easy and theyre everywhere - but theyre really not!

I actually think it's a bit early yet for all autumn/winter stock to be in, esp the coats. Give it a few more weeks and there might be more in :-)

Hennybug

I saw black puffa style parkas in Next at the weekend, not sure how much they were

zzxx

I got a coat similar to that in Zara last year, saw similar ones there last week. Think it was about a hundred euro. Love it, very warm and cosy.

username123

leahyl wrote: »

I actually think it's a bit early yet for all autumn/winter stock to be in, esp the coats. Give it a few more weeks and there might be more in :-)

They told me in Penneys that all their winter stock is in - in terms of styles, they will be getting more stock, but no new styles. Loads of people were giving out about the lack of proper long warm winter coats.

But hopefully it is too early for other shops.

Thanks for the tips on other places everyone!!

Posy

TK Maxx have lots of winter coats. And Zara have a good few too, as zzxx said.

What I'm finding hard to find this year is a nice rain-coat. A decent one, not just one of those 'comes in a bag' deals.

I have seen a several 'rain proof' jackets and rain coats which do not have hoods. Can anyone tell me what the hell is the point of a rain jacket with no hood!!? :pac:

leahyl

Posy wrote: »

TK Maxx have lots of winter coats. And Zara have a good few too, as zzxx said.

What I'm finding hard to find this year is a nice rain-coat. A decent one, not just one of those 'comes in a bag' deals.

I have seen a several 'rain proof' jackets and rain coats which do not have hoods. Can anyone tell me what the hell is the point of a rain jacket with no hood!!? :pac:

That's not a rain jacket, it's a wind breaker:pac: (I'd say anyway...!)

xzanti

+1 for TK Maxx

They have a lovely selection of Winter coats in all different styles.. I got a fabulous red coat in there last year, really unusual cut to it and I love it.. It'll be my Winter coat again this year.. cost me around €40 iirc.. Total bargain

Posy

leahyl wrote: »

That's not a rain jacket, it's a wind breaker:pac: (I'd say anyway...!)

I just don't get it! This is Ireland, gimmie a hood!! :mad: :pac:

meeeeh

Continental brands are usually better for that kind of stuff because the winters there are much colder. There are couple of links to the brands sold in Ireland. You could also check Sisley or Benetton. It is a bit early to be looking for those coats though.

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/ie/en/zara-neu-W2012/269183/827572/QUILTED%20COAT
http://www.promod.eu/coats/winter-coats/hooded-duvet-parka-mole-R5240013093.html
http://shop.mango.com/IE/p0/mango/clothing/coats/furry-hood-quilted-coat/?id=73012550_02&n=1&s=prendas.abrigos&ie=0&m=&ts=1348650268096
http://www.hm.com/ie/product/04197?article=04197-B

username123

Posy wrote: »

TK Maxx have lots of winter coats. And Zara have a good few too, as zzxx said.

What I'm finding hard to find this year is a nice rain-coat. A decent one, not just one of those 'comes in a bag' deals.

I have seen a several 'rain proof' jackets and rain coats which do not have hoods. Can anyone tell me what the hell is the point of a rain jacket with no hood!!? :pac:

Its so hard to get a nice raincoat. Usually Ive ended up paying a good bit for a north face or similar. There is also the problem of showerproof versus waterproof. I have a cycling jacket that is waterproof, but breathable - but its florescent yellow and not the sexiest lol!! But most raincoats are only shower proof - Ive jogged in them and been soaked afterwards.

However, I see a Paco has opened in Nutgrove Shopping Centre and they have some proper raincoats (I didnt check prices though).

I think Ill have to try TK Maxx - I dont think there is one near me (dublin 24) - does anyone know?

Tea-a-Maria

I've always ended up getting my winter coats from Miss Selfridge.Got a gorgeous navy and brown woolly coat with a Peter Pan collar there last year.Not sure what styles they have this year but it's worth a look!

Realtine

Good suggestions - I'm on the lookout for a decent winter coat for 16yr old daughter - so hard to find something she'd actually wear - teenagers? who'd have them? But liking these links - around 60 - 70€ is what I'm aiming to spend.
Might take a trip over to the Blanchardstown Center this week - I think there's a TK Maxx somewhere near there if not in the center itself and of course Pennys and I think Debenhams?? not sure about that one - but if anyone comes up with other suggestions I'd be grateful for links also - also winter footwear!
(me no fashion clue)

username123

Thank you everyone for all the tips, I think maybe I was a bit quick off the mark looking for a winter coat this year, but its been cold!!

Today I found, by accident, the perfect casual winter coat (for me!).

I got it in Diesel in the Square, its long (above knee), puffa style but not plasticy - more heavy duty material, silvery grey, belted, furry hood, and it was 90 euro. Ive looked for a pic online to attach but cant find one. It comes in a lovely grey/blue as well.

For the poster looking for a raincoat, I saw raincoats in Maine in Debenhams.

Dunnes have gotten more winter styles in too but they are quite plain. Grand though.

Corruptedmorals

Realtine wrote: »

Good suggestions - I'm on the lookout for a decent winter coat for 16yr old daughter - so hard to find something she'd actually wear - teenagers? who'd have them? But liking these links - around 60 - 70€ is what I'm aiming to spend.
Might take a trip over to the Blanchardstown Center this week - I think there's a TK Maxx somewhere near there if not in the center itself and of course Pennys and I think Debenhams?? not sure about that one - but if anyone comes up with other suggestions I'd be grateful for links also - also winter footwear!
(me no fashion clue)

Bershka do some really nice duffel/parka style coats in a better range of colours, they had red and blue seriously warm coats last year with the big furry hood. Miss Selfridge, Topshop, H&M, A-Wear worth a look.

rockclover1

I find zara or mango and h & m are always good for coats,i would try dorothy perkins and next,ive seen mangos coat collections and they are just lovely,there are some lovely fur trim coats in dorothy perkins with duffle buttons they look very fashionable and on trend.They have classic sorts of coats in zara and some lovely ones in h & m

Sapsorrow

Monsoon do amazing versions of these with goose down, at the pricey end of the high street but you would get years and years out of it and it would be super warm so worth spending a bit more on. Some of the girls in work have been wearing theirs for years now and still swear by them.

http://uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_1,mon_1.5/2930296651

http://uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_3,mon_3.3,mon_3.3.5/2780400627

username123

Yes, they had gorgeous green ones in Monsoon in Dundrum but they were 189 euro - I just couldnt afford it!

Sapsorrow

username123 wrote: »

Yes, they had gorgeous green ones in Monsoon in Dundrum but they were 189 euro - I just couldnt afford it!

Buy online

username123

Sapsorrow wrote: »

Buy online

I still couldnt have afforded it! The green one in the link is £129 plus £3.95 postage, euro conversion works out at 167 euro.

rockclover1

Monsoon do amazing versions of these with goose down, at the pricey end of the high street but you would get years and years out of it and it would be super warm so worth spending a bit more on. Some of the girls in work have been wearing theirs for years now and still swear by them.

http://uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product...1.5/2930296651

http://uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product...3.5/2780400627

they have even better green styled parkas in dunnes for 40 euro a lot cheaper than 189

cazzak79

There's a really good Tk maxx in carrickmines which is near leopardstown racecourse

username123

rockclover1 wrote: »

they have even better green styled parkas in dunnes for 40 euro a lot cheaper than 189

Yeah, they were nice, but they werent nearly as warm and the material was a lot cheaper. They didnt have such a good cut either.

username123

cazzak79 wrote: »

There's a really good Tk maxx in carrickmines which is near leopardstown racecourse

Thanks - will check it out!

rockclover1

Yeah, they were nice, but they werent nearly as warm and the material was a lot cheaper. They didnt have such a good cut either.

I dont know if were looking at the same parkas,because mine is very warm and it is very stylish all for just 40 which is a lot cheaper than getting a monsoon parka for over the odds,i even spotted a few parkas that werent in bad condition in a few charity shops,but they were all size 12's in..

username123

rockclover1 wrote: »

I dont know if were looking at the same parkas,because mine is very warm and it is very stylish all for just 40 which is a lot cheaper than getting a monsoon parka for over the odds,i even spotted a few parkas that werent in bad condition in a few charity shops,but they were all size 12's in..

Its a matter of personal preference, there is nothing wrong with the Dunnes ones, but imo the Monsoon ones were a lot nicer - not that I could afford them.