P|H - Hooded Longline Coat for Women Judith

A hooded longline coat for women who want a layer that covers more on cool, damp mornings

This is a longline coat for women, cut straight and roomy from the shoulder down past the hip. It goes on over a sweater and jeans when you head out for the market, the school run or a walk with the dog. The hood sits ready at the back of the neck, so a turn in the weather does not send you back inside.

A row of dark buttons runs down the front: fasten them to the throat and the stand collar closes in around a scarf, or leave them undone and let the coat fall in two long panels. The sleeves gather into elasticated cuffs that hold at the wrist instead of sliding over your hands. Two side pockets sit at hip height for keys and a phone. If a coat this long tends to leave you feeling swamped, the straight shoulder and the open front keep a clean vertical from neck to hem.

Through fall, wear it over a knit and dark trousers; once the cold sets in, there is room underneath for a thicker sweater without pulling across the back. It comes in Pink, Sand, Beige, Olive Green, Navy, Gray, Black, Red and Dark Green, in sizes S to 5XL.

This is the coat that ends up on the hook by the door rather than at the back of the closet. Reach for it on a grey morning and you will reach for it again the next one.

Why you'll love it

• Attached hood for when the wind picks up
• Button front you can close to the collar or wear open
• Elasticated cuffs that stay at the wrist
• Two side pockets at hip height
• Nine colors, from S to 5XL