You’re post today, is done by Michael, So enjoy! 🙂
About the company.
The product i received.
Dobell Navy Quilted Coat- XL.
My thoughts.
I received a navy blue coat in XL by Dobell. It came well packaged and arrived within 3 days (in my eyes this is a reasonably quick time), it has a neatly stitched quilted design with plenty of pockets. it fastens together with a zip and covering the zip is another line of fabric fastened with poppers.
I will start off with my positive notes that I gathered after about a week of wearing it, firstly it was comfortable to wear, had no sharp points (such as the label and missed stitches).
There is plenty of pockets 2 in the sides 1 on the chest and 1 inside, the pockets are a decent size and i managed to fit drinks, keys, food and all manner of parenting items.
This one may seem a bit contradictory later in the post but hey ho here we go i found the coat to have a really nice fit, wasn’t too baggy at the bottom but also wasn’t too tight around the chest, arms or neck, and wasn’t restricting any sort of movement in my arms.
When out and about in cold windy weather the coat kept me warm, i didn’t feel any sort of breeze, generally it kept me warm when i needed it but on the other side of the scale it kept me cool when i went into a warm room/shop, unfortunately i haven’t tested in the rain as of yet to see how waterproof it is but as soon as i get the chance i will be making this a priority to test out.
Here is the bit where no one likes to hear about their product (sorry Dobell but i need to be honest in my review and give the bad as well as the good). I said before that i was going to be a bit contradictory with the size of the coat, normally i am a XL size in most things and occasionally have a large, unfortunately the coat was slightly too small for me, all though its still comfortable to wear i think their sizes just need a slight adjustment to make the XL coat i had slightly larger.
My only other bad point is the bottom of the zip (as you connect the two sides) is a little small for people with large fingers such as myself. I feel that if it was a bit larger then it would be tonnes easier for anyone to zip up and even with gloves on it wouldn’t be a hard task.
Thanks for reading my very own written review (Sorry if you found it a bit boring)
Turanimo
Michael.
Thank you for doing a guest review for me Michael. 🙂
Until next time,
It’s such a shame when the sizing is off, it looks like a gorgeous coat however! Love quilted coats.
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It definitely looks and sounds comfortable. Bummer that it doesn’t fit!
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Not a fan of quilted myself.
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That coat looks so comfortable! Love it!
Britt | http://alternativelyspeaking.ca
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Hubby had had things from them before and always been impressed xx
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Michaels Reply: Thank you.
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It’s a very nice jacket, it looks very smart! It’s a bummer when your normal size doesn’t fit but I’m glad you still find it comfortable and can still wear it!! xx
Angela | DreamsAndLashes.com
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Michaels Reply: Thank you.
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Great post! Looks like a nice jacket 🙂
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Michaels Reply: Thank you.
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Honest review and very detailed! I prefer these types of reviews as it helps me decide if it’s worth purchasing the product
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Michaels Reply: Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
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I wish sizes were more consistent as it does make it harder to order clothing online. Looks lovely though, nice colour too. #MondayStumble
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Michaels Reply: Thank you.
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Ooh we like Dobell too, we’ve had kids shoes from there in the past that were fab. The coat is lovely, always nice to see a full, in detail review! I tend to go a size bigger these days now.
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Michaels Reply: Thank you.
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The jacket looks nice, the review is very detailed and informative. Great post Michael!
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Michael’s Reply: Thank you.
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Sizing can be very tricky when ordering any clothing – but this certainty does look like a cozy jacket.
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Michael’s Reply: The jacket is very comfortable, i am just a little upset about the sizing.
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Great review Michael, I always have trouble with sizing being different across brands! It makes things so much more difficult!
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Michael’s Reply: I get that problem quite a lot unfortunately. Thank you!
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This looks like to lovely coat to be fair. Sorry it’s a little on the small side for you.
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Michaels reply: Thank you.
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The jacket looks really nice! Too bad it was a tad too small!! Overall, great honest review, Michael!
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Michaels Reply: Thank you!
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A very in depth review, I enjoyed reading and will definitely consider purchasing a jacket for Remo. Looks lovely on Michael
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Reply from Michael: Thank you Sheana!
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Great review Michael! Looks and sounds like a lovely coat! I get so nervous buying clothes online for it they fit or not! I’m so lazy and can never be bothered to send them back if they don’t fit! Much love, Caitylis x x
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Reply From Michael: Thank you Caitylis.
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Great review Michael, I’m the same as you, buying a size that I am and always getting it smaller which can be a pain when you spend a lot of money on something so I now go a size bigger!
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It is awkward when they send the size you asked for but it turns out to be smaller but we all have our ways around these problems.
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