A duvet day

But not in the way that you think.  First up, can I say how much I love a duvet day.  I have an inner sloth that rears its head at any opportune moment.  I could happily spend all day in my jamas - either on the bed (I will say I don't like being IN the bed, I'm not a complete slob - just a bit of one..) or on the sofa, candle lit, coffee on tap.  

And sometimes I would love to go out in something as comfortable as a duvet.  If I could get away with wearing my jamas underneath which no one could see, well that would be a double whammy.   This is for Sundays, for days during the week where I don't have to go to London and I have pilates, dog walking, working from home and normally a trip to the supermarket.  Yes that will be ALL the glamour required.  Don't get me wrong - some days I don't mind.  I do tend do exercise, dog walk in my gym gear and then get changed.  Like today.  I took advantage of the milder, dry weather to wear a very comfortable and easy outfit. 

But come the weekend.. when it's supposed to SNOW!  All. Bets. Off.  It's practical with a capital P.  I need to wear layers.com and then something on top that will protect me from the elements.   And ideally - will be something akin to as warm and comfy as a duvet. 

A parka is what I usually wear but I'm not sure how I have got to the age of 44 without a full on long line puffa.  

So there some classic styles that you can get - first up, I would definitely head to Uniqlo where they handily have some offers in.  I buy my boys the children's (funnily enough..) versions every year and they're superb.

Women Seamless Down Long Coat in Navy was £129.90 now £99.90

Then it's harder to get fully long when you are an Avatar.  However ASOS Tall have come to the rescue. 

ASOS Tall Longline Puffer Coat was £65 now £45.50




However if you're not Gulliver then a normal length one will no doubt be absolutely fine for you. 

ASOS Longline Puffer Coat was £65 now £45.50



Another version at La Redoute and now in their early sale.  I love the popper detailing at the side.  Perfect if you're striding out on a dog walk (or any form of walk - you don't need a dog to do striding..).

Long puffer padded coat from La Redoute was £115 now £69




For many though, the perfect length is going to be midi.  As I would think you do want your bum covered (cold arse anyone??) and we are going for the practical stance in this post. 

Classic again at Unqilo in black was £109.90 now £89.90



Also in grey.  They also have it in navy and a purple shade.



ASOS Midi Puffer Coat £70



Shorter again at La Redoute and this time reversible.  

Oversized reversible padded puffer jacket was £99 now £59.40  One shiny, one matte side.





Then we come on to some versions that aren't quite your usual puffa.  A Quilted coat with a bit of attitude.  This one from ASOS I simply love (although I do fear that it would be midi on me..)

ASOS White Oversized Quilted Coat in Matte Fabric £110



Blue with a collar that speaks for itself.  It's the little extras that sometimes make a more reasonable coat look so much more expensive.

Large Collar Padded Coat from M&S £79



Extra detailing on the collar again at House of Fraser with James Lakeland.

The Alissia Puffa Coat was £299 now £199



More detailing on the hood - this time with faux fur. 

Biba Longline Hooded Puffer Coat in Mustard £149



And in two more shades at Label Lab. 

Shay Longline Puffer Parka £149 in black 



Or the khaki... again £149



However when it comes to oversized and warm and pretty much exactly like wearing a duvet... call off the dogs.  You may laugh (I'm torn between giggling and being ridiculously impressed and it's definitely veering towards the latter). 

Khaki Ashish Sleeping Bag Puffer Coat from River Island from the River Island Design Forum £180



And finally finishing with a couple of shorter numbers.  I have one of those that I was given by Ilse Jacobsen five years ago and it is still going strong.  Fantastic for wearing on its own when you don't need something heavy but great for layering under other coats as they're so lightweight and offer superb warmth. 

So if you don't feel like doing the full puffa monty - these a great option to add warmth to under your usual coat.

Ultra Light Down Jacket from Uniqlo £59.90 in grey 






ColdControl Lite Puffer Jacket in Black from Gap £84.95  Also available in Tall & Petite 



I also love it in this shade of blue £84.95- blue uniform it's called.



And at M&S in 9 different colours. 

Padded Down & Feather Jacket with Stormwear in Sage from M&S Collection £49.50




However here I am today with NO coat!  


Jumper - Orwell + Austen (aw15)
Trousers and Tux Jacket - M&S (from collaboration - in store now)
Half Moon Bag - APC (ss16)
Superstar Sneakers - Golden Goose (ss14)

Ok so admittedly I wasn't really outdoors at all (yes I did have a parka on for dog walking earlier) - a trip to get another Christmas tree and some more decorations.  We are doing festive large this year.  The husband doesn't know yet.. he's due back any minute and I'm pretty sure I might have neglected to run by him the moving of a lot of furniture so we could get a tree in the hallway.  I have visions of singing Christmas Carols in the hallway like a Hollywood film (in admittedly a LOT smaller hallway.. details schmetails).  I fear I may be the only one partaking of this vision...