Women’s outdoor coats and jackets: warm, long and waterproof

To face winter and the long rainy days, the women's outdoor coats section focuses on warmth and coverage: padded jackets Aigle made from recycled Repreve, long waterproof Elliker Ayre, jackets Aigle in Gore-Tex or with MTD membrane. These pieces protect against the cold as well as the downpour, in the city as well as in the countryside.

When a lightweight jacket is no longer enough

From November to March, a simple windbreaker quickly lets the cold in. You need a warmer piece that keeps body heat and protects against prolonged downpours.

This section brings together these outdoor coats, which are warmer and often longer than lightweight hiking jackets.

The padded jacket

The padded jacket traps warm air in stitched compartments, preventing the filling from shifting. The brand offers several versions, including a boxy fit that is looser and more contemporary, and a waterproof version with an MTD membrane.

It can be worn over a thick jumper, both in the city and while walking.

The Repreve, a recycled fibre

Several jackets use Repreve, a recycled polyester fibre made from plastic bottles. It retains the qualities of a classic synthetic, such as lightness and quick drying, with a reduced footprint.

The long waterproof Elliker Ayre

The Yorkshire brand Elliker, accustomed to English rains, offers the Ayre in a long version. It extends down to the thighs and protects the upper legs, where a short jacket leaves the trousers soaked.

An ideal cut for walking in the city or taking the dog out in the rain.

The Gore-Tex and MTD protection

For persistent rain, Aigle offers jackets in Gore-Tex and others equipped with its own MTD membrane. These membranes stop water while allowing sweat to escape, with sealed seams.

A waterproof jacket lined with insulation becomes a proper winter coat.

The Warm90 hooded jackets

The waterproof Warm90 and Warm90+ jackets from Aigle add a hood for rain protection. They are suitable for outings in cold and humid weather when the wind drives the rain sideways.

The Aigle Experience by Études collaboration

Born from a collaboration between Aigle and the Études brand, this waterproof jacket combines the technical expertise of the French house with a more fashionable line. A piece that can be worn both in the city and during weekends in the countryside.

Winter coat or rain jacket?

Dry cold: a padded jacket that retains heat.
Persistent rain: a waterproof jacket with a membrane, ideally long.
Cold and rain: a waterproof padded jacket, like the MTD version.
City: the long Ayre or a boxy padded jacket.

Long or short?

A long coat protects the thighs and lower back from wind and rain: it's true comfort while walking, whether in the city or in the woods. A short jacket allows for more freedom of movement when cycling or hiking.

If you're only going to have one, a mid-thigh model offers a good balance.

The hood, essential in the rain

A well-adjustable hood is more practical than an umbrella as soon as the wind picks up. Make sure it covers your forehead without blocking your view to the sides, and that it can be tightened at the back.

Choosing your size

An outdoor coat should be worn over a jumper or fleece: try it on with a thick layer. Your arms should be able to lift without the sleeves riding up above your wrists. A boxy fit is taken in your usual size, as it's already roomy.

Wearing an outdoor coat in the city

A long khaki or navy waterproof jacket, straight jeans, and ankle boots: the technical coat has found its place in urban outfits. It replaces the trench on rainy days, providing real protection.

A light padded jacket goes well with a weekend outfit featuring a knitted jumper and sneakers.

Layering underneath

Under a waterproof coat, slip on a fleece or wool gilet: you'll stay warm without weighing down the coat itself. Remove the mid-layer as soon as the weather softens.

Caring for a padded jacket

Wash it at a low temperature, zip closed, with a gentle detergent. Dry it flat or in the tumble dryer at a low temperature if the label allows: the filling will regain its loft.

Caring for a waterproof jacket

Wash it without fabric softener, which clogs the membrane. When water no longer beads on the surface, a water-repellent treatment restores the fabric's protection. Store it on a hanger, fully dry.