Women's Jackets and Coats on Sale

Down jacket, parka or coat: three answers to the cold

The down jacket, quilted in stitched compartments, traps air in its filling and offers the best balance between warmth and weight in cold, dry weather. The parka, longer and often featuring a fringed hood, adds protection against rain and wind and covers the upper thighs. The coat, with a more structured cut, like the Napoles from Desigual, prioritises style for the city. The choice therefore depends on the climate: dry cold from the north and east, persistent rain on the Atlantic coast, or short trips in the city where style matters as much as warmth.

The rest of the wardrobe

Women's sale clothing is also available:

• Dresses and Jumpsuits.
• T-shirts and Polos.
• Trousers & Jeans.
• Sweatshirts and Jumpers.

All clothing can be found on the women's clothing page.

Superdry and Guess: two styles of hooded down jackets

British brand launched in 2003, Superdry has made the Fuji its signature down jacket: distinctive quilting, integrated hood and graphic details inspired by American and Japanese cultures. The Fuji Lite, lighter, is suitable for mid-season days and easily packs into a bag, while the Everest, more covering, and the City aim for true cold. At Guess, an American brand born in 1981 in Los Angeles, the down jacket features the 4G monogram for a more fashionable touch. One chooses their down jacket with enough room to layer several items underneath without compressing the filling, which would then lose some of its insulating properties.

Didriksons, the heritage of Swedish rainwear

Rainwear from Didriksons descends from the oiled raincoats that Julius and Hanna Didrikson sewed back in 1913 for fishermen from the port of Grundsund, Sweden. This heritage is reflected in its waterproof parkas with taped seams: the Felia, hooded parka, and the Nadja, cut longer to cover the thighs, are ideal for walking in the rain. A synthetic filling, common in these rain models, retains its warmth even when wet, a real advantage in an oceanic climate. Desigual, founded in Barcelona in 1984, offers the Duolo parka, true to the brand's colorful spirit.

Down or synthetic, short or long: a good choice

Natural down remains the lightest insulator for given warmth: its quality is measured by the proportion of down to feathers and its loft power, expressed in cuin; the higher it is, the warmer the jacket is for the same weight. Synthetic filling, made of polyester fibers, puffs up a bit less but retains its insulation in the rain and dries faster. In terms of length, a hip-length model allows full freedom of movement, a mid-thigh model protects the lower back when sitting on a bench or riding a bike, and a knee-length cut completely surrounds the legs in extreme cold.

Frequently asked questions

How to choose the size of a women's down jacket?

It should close without pulling with several layers underneath and allow the arms to be lifted without the bottom riding up. The sleeves cover the wrist when arms are extended, and the hood should be worn without blocking the view to the sides.

How to wash a down jacket?

Alone in the washing machine, on a delicate cycle at thirty degrees, with a special down detergent and without fabric softener. Dry in the tumble dryer on a low setting with two clean tennis balls, which break up clumps of down.

Parka or down jacket: which keeps warmer?

At equal thickness, the down jacket insulates more in dry cold. The padded parka compensates for its length and protection against wind and rain, making it often more comfortable in wet and windy weather.

Is a long down jacket practical for daily life?

Yes, provided you choose a model with a double zipper or side slits, which opens from the bottom for sitting or driving. It then protects the thighs from the cold without hindering movement.

How to care for a faux fur-trimmed hood?

Detach it before washing the coat when possible, then wash by hand in cold water, without vigorous wringing. Once dry, a gentle brushing untangles the fur and restores its volume.