The quest for the perfect mum coat!

Now that I am on maternity leave and you can't hold an umbrella and push a pram at the same time I need a proper 'mum' coat with a hood for when Rose and I are out and about. I'm trying to be in the car as little as possible for 3 reasons:
  • Walking off the mum tum slowly but surely
  • Making sure Rose gets plenty of vitamin D
  • Rose doesn't like being in the car (car seat is fine, I pull off and sometimes it feels like armageddon) 
So far I have tried on multiple coats in the shops and ordered 9 online - with no success. I've tried Joules (which I was convinced would be 'the one'), La Redoute, ASOS, Seasalt and H&M.

 My pre pregnancy coats are too small and don't have a hood, and my maternity coat also doesn't have a hood and I am keen to wear as many non maternity clothes as I can moving forward as I miss regular clothes! 

 I started this blog several days ago and they take me so long to get finished that I did manage to get a coat this weekend, but I am still posting as I had already written most of it and hopefully it will provide some good inspiration for you! 

 3 musts for a mum coat:
  1. Waterproof
  2. Hood 
  3. Good pockets


 I was in the market for a smart parka, I don't want to look too casual as I am in pyjamas/loungewear enough as it is! 

 Below are a few examples of the parkas you can get if you're prepared to break the bank:

  Toast - £295 (LOVE the hood on this one)



Barbour - £219



Hush - £150 



I've never ordered anything from Hush before, if you can vouch for the quality and fit please let me know! I love the length and navy collar on the one above (great website too BTW).

 I spotted this one on the Zara website and I think based on Zara quality and the amount of coat you get for your money this would be a good buy - my only concern is that it looks long on the model so may come down to my knees! 

 Zara - £89.99


You all know how tight I am when it comes to spending money on clothes, but I feel this new coat will be money well spent as it will be protecting me from the elements all day everyday and so is worth spending a little more than normal. I have also been eBaying and have been very good shopping wise recently as I know Christmas is only around the corner. 

 I spotted the following coats during my hunt and have broken them down in to type...

 Tailored

 New Look via ASOS - £34.99


Oasis - £95

Yes I love grey!

 Boohoo - £40




Fisherman 

 Seasalt - £89.95 




Joules - £84.95



Military

 ASOS - £65 (I LOVE this coat but no hood)


Superdry - £74.99


This winter I will be sporting this vibrant number from Superdry - it's the first thing I have bought from Superdry and I am thrilled with the fit and the quality, it's super warm and I will feel safe when the evenings start getting dark. 


It has it's first outing today and we got caught in a downpour, I can report I was warm and cosy when I reached my destination but the rest of me, the pram and my changing bag were soaked. 

Obviously in due course I will be purchasing these excellent mother daughter watermelon ponchos for Rose and I 

 ETSY


If you love your coat and would recommend please post in the comments! 

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