I have been needing a proper raincoat for quite sometime. My kiddies recently got some and I decided to get on the bandwagon finally and find one for myself. As you already know I am a huge fan of Boden clothing. They are a UK based clothing company that is high quality and reminds me a bit of Banana Republic.
One of the things I decided to do for my wardrobe was to include pieces that would last a very long time. That means investing in high quality pieces. Because of my lifestyle I would love to own a vintage raincoat but I needed one that could be worn in an everyday sort of non-vintage way. But it didn't mean that the print couldn't be something fun and kitschy.
I saw the UK printed raincoat on Boden's website and immediately knew that it had to be mine. I mean, come on. This is SO me!
Of course I searched high and low for a online coupon and I scored this beauty on sale with an added coupon! Although Boden is a UK based company they do have a Boden USA site which is where I ordered it from. Can I tell you that I received my raincoat in about three days! Fastest shipping ever!
It was shipped in a large box that said Boden on it and packed with tissue paper. Each button was covered with tissue paper as well. The coats is lined with a soft material on the inside and includes a zipper and button on the front as well as a hood and two large pockets. I am in raincoat heaven!
Ironically the day I went out with the family it started to rain so the children had their raincoats put on and I quickly scooped up mine and my husband kindly took some photos of me in the rain with my new UK inspired raincoat.
After it rained I didn't feel sticky or icky in anyway in my new raincoat, It was worth every single penny. I cannot recommend this raincoat or this company enough. I typically shop their pieces on their ebay site HERE, but I loved ordered from their main site. Their clothing is very retro inspired with a flare for the modern. You really must check out their pieces if you are looking for items that will last a long time, made well, and has a 50s or 60s flare to them
Have you shopped with Boden before? What do you think of their items on their site?
It really is very very cute! It reminds me of the M Sasek illustrations. This is also another example of how we think alike because I just got some modern rain boots in a fun print from joules another UK company
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I've never shopped with Boden before, but now I really want to. That rain coat is so cute! I just love that print. What great luck that you got your hands on it just when you needed it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great rain coat! I love the UK theme. This is also great because you have to get your children from school:) Very lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love that coat and living in the UK I wish I could afford one. :(
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