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Angie on "casual jacket for rainy days"

Angie — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:02:19 +0000

Longer length sounds good. Definitely a warmer option. But I can’t imagine that it gets cold enough for that in Oz. That’s what we wear here when it’s below freezing.

anne on "casual jacket for rainy days"

anne — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 21:43:49 +0000

Thanks Angie - I mustn't have been using the right terminology to search.

Any advice on length for a person of my build and stature? (5'4") I know hip length jackets are a good look on me but I'd prefer longer for warmth (long enough to cover my bottom while sitting)

Angie on "casual jacket for rainy days"

Angie — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:30:17 +0000

Oh! You’re talking about a parka or puffer coat. I’ve written loads of posts on those. Here are a few to get you started :

http://youlookfab.com/2006/12/12/perfect-parkas/

http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/22/puffer-coat-101/

anne on "casual jacket for rainy days"

anne — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:39:05 +0000

I was thing of something a bit warmer
like this
http://www.ezibuy.com.au/Women.....41432.shtm
except not this one because
1)hate the colour
2) too pricy
3) don't like those drawstrings on the pockets

Angie on "casual jacket for rainy days"

Angie — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:55:19 +0000

Oh! I live in the city of rain. I know all about staying dry out on the streets. All you need is a stylish weatherproof trench that errs on the side of casual.

anne on "casual jacket for rainy days"

anne — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:17:18 +0000

We recently went on a farmstay and a women I saw on the daily tractor ride had the perfect farmstay capsule wardrobe; slim jeans tucked into wellies, blue turtle neck and a nice fitted anorak with a fake fur trim.

And I suddenly realised that is was about time I updated my anorak/parker what ever you call them which was bought in, wait for it, 1994! It doesn't even zip up.

Angie have you blogged on this topic - I couldn't find anything on a cursory look.

I think I may have missed the boat for this winter but I'll be looking next...