I'm forever searching for the right versatile black jacket -- something that can be worn in relatively rugged situations, like walking in the woods or on the coast, but can also be worn for "dressy casual" situations like going to the pub. Somehow I have acquired many jackets and coats but they all seem limited in one way or another (too heavy, too thin, too short, too gearish).

Anyway this is just a long introduction to this parka-like jacket. I have seen it in person and it has nice silk-like fabric but I think it is actually water-resistant, and it is some kind of nylon so I could probably treat it with waterproofing spray if necessary. It is very lightweight (like a windbreaker) but also roomy enough to layer.

I am hesitating, though, because it is rather expensive for me. Does it look like it has potential, or is it too much of a raincoat look? In theory I would treat it like a trench coat.