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The Rosey Parka raincoats are 100% nylon and are made in Indonesia. Nylon is the
strongest of all man-
Design details -
The Rosey Parka Passionate has the following decorative and thoroughly practical details:
Fuchsia Mischief
This colour is a knockout and may make you irresistible! As a member of the pink
family fuchsia is a colour of creativity and is romantic, fun, bright and jazzy.
It is a colour associated with good fortune and is the colour of universal love,
caring, tenderness and acceptance. Wear this colour also, if you wish to release
past issues. A bold powerful hue it has great mood-
Being a blue based colour, fuchsia works very well on those with cool undertones in their skin. It can look striking against dark hair but if you have lighter hair and a pale skin then the powerful colour can be balanced by wearing a strong lipstick or eye shadow.
Fuchsia can be worn all year round and looks equally good with tanned legs or black opaque tights. Casual wear can be brightened up by fuchsia and this colour can also be dressed up to achieve eye popping evening glamour.
This is a beautiful warm, almost purple blue and, although a bold colour, is very soft and flattering. The blue family exudes intelligence, confidence and stability. Blue is a great communicator and can be worn for comfort, to reassure and to inspire trust.
Our Lavender Blue would be perfect for blondes but also suits most hair colours including redheads and those with white or grey hair.
Wear this colour with other blues, such as denim or navy, or with white. Accent your outfit with warm pinks or yellows. This colour is endlessly wearable and versatile.
Rosey Parka turquoise is a clear, bright and joyous colour. Turquoise is considered a lucky and protective colour and has a deep rooted spiritual history. Wear turquoise to attract new friends, and to be lively and beautiful.
As well as being often in fashion, turquoise is very flattering for all hair colours and skin tones. It looks good worn with all the classic colours, particularly white and black, but also try it with chocolate brown, shades of green, crimson, plum, and tan. If you are a jewellery lover then turquoise is a great background for silver and coral pieces.
Turquoise is the ideal summer colour so for all those spring and summer showers our raincoat would be very handy in your handbag.
White contains all the colours of the spectrum. It is powerful and pure so if you
want to look perfect, polished and elegant then our Crystal White may be the one
for you. The light reflecting fabric of our raincoats ensures that our colours are
always uplifting. White will never go out of fashion, it will always be ‘in’ and
fits with all the latest trends be it futuristic, romantic, sporty or classic. Although
traditionally considered a summer colour, white is now totally accepted in winter.
White with gold jewellery is a classic combination so wear your Rosey Parka when
you need to feel instantly dressed up. Equally, our parka style raincoats are ideal
to take on holiday as versatile, casual cover-
Choose Rosey Parka’s Golden Green for nature-
Our Golden Green is a safe, practical neutral if black is a little too harsh for you. Green is particularly good for women with golden toned skin and looks stunning on redheads and people with freckles. Blondes and brunettes can also wear our green as it is soft shade and blends well with most colourings.
Wear it with denim and metallic accessories such as, gold, antique gold, bronze and silver. Our Golden Green parka will see you happily from the great outdoors in jeans and wellies to a lunch with the girls in skirt, sweater and heels.
Grey represents flexibility, luxury, agility and wealth. Wear it for allowing space to other people and for showing commitment and efficiency.
Our Gunmetal Grey is a very sophisticated colour and looks well on just about any skin tone. Grey can be worn to give a more youthful look and can be teamed with many other colours. Try it with baby pink or yellow or jewel colours like scarlet and emerald.
Worn with black trousers and silver accessories or with a skirt and opaque red tights, either way, grey is a classic forever.
It is said that black’s message cannot be read, that it is mysterious and undiscovered. Black can be worn if you seek privacy or if you want to convey authority. On the lighter side though, it is a colour of elegance and glamour. Almost every woman has worn black at some point in her life for it’s practicality, it’s ease and it’s impact. Our shimmering Jet Black raincoats can frame the face, set off stunning jewellery and slim the profile.
Black can look good with all skin and hair colours although care should sometimes be taken when wearing the colour next to the face. If you love black and what it does for your shape but find the colour too strong, then wear a scarf of a more complimentary colour around your neck for instant uplift.
Wear the Glamour raincoat in Jet Black with an evening dress and sparkling handbag. Or, wear the Passionate with a ball gown and silver sling backs or skinny jeans and beanie hat for casual chic.
Returns
We hope to have captured your heart with our loveable rainwear but we know that sometimes, things just don’t work out as we would like. So, if you wish to return your Rosey Parka please, before putting it in the post, contact us by email to let us know what you want to return and why. We can then give you an address and a returns number which is to be written on all correspondence and emails. Please also remember to write your name inside the parcel so we can be absolutely sure who it’s from. In almost every case we will be happy to give a full refund. As a small company we request that any item you wish to return is sent back to us unused and in its original packaging within 14 days of receipt. We apologise, but we must ask you to return the item at your own cost unless the return is the result of an error on our part. We recommend using a signed for service (Recorded or Special delivery) for your return so it can not go astray.
Exchanges
We don’t always make the right decisions particularly when it comes to choosing colour and styles so if you decide you wish to exchange your Rosey Parka then please email us first to check availability of your preferred colour or style. We will give you an exchange number to be used in all correspondence and emails. Please also remember to write your name inside the parcel so we can be absolutely sure who it’s from. Return the item to us unused and in its original packaging as soon as possible (within 14 days) and we will replace the item as soon as we can. We apologise, but we must ask you to pay for the cost of returning the item for exchange but we will pay the postage on the swapped item. We recommend using a signed for service (Recorded or Special delivery) for your return.
Although we will make every effort to keep all colours and styles permanently in stock, there may be occasions when we do not have your preferred replacement. If this is the case, we will inform you by email and let you know how long you may have to wait for a replacement. If the length of wait is unacceptable then we will, of course, offer you a refund.
The Rosey Parka raincoats are hand finished in East Sussex at the Columbine laundry.
Established for 45 years, this family run laundry applies a solution called Nikwax
to each raincoat. Nikwax was developed to provide a water-
The Rosey Parka raincoat is a raincoat in disguise, it performs like a raincoat but doesn’t look like one. You can wear and travel with the raincoat anywhere. It is ideal for the cooler months and can be layered with ease due to the generous cut and lightweight fabric. Equally, it makes a perfect cover up for the warmer months as it can be packed down into any reasonably sized handbag (mini clutches and dinky purses excepted). All Rosey Parka rainwear is exceptionally light and perfect for travelling.
Versatility is a key feature as the drawstrings of the raincoats can create many
different looks, for instance the Passionate can give gathered puff ball volume over
skinny jeans and dagger heels or can be loosened up for sporty chic over trousers
and trainers. It can also be buttoned up and protective with jeans and gum boots
or open and casual over a skirt, dress or trousers. Or, make a statement wearing
the parka-
The Glamour is special enough to double as an opera coat when worn with heels and jewellery over a ball gown. You can flit from garden to ballroom without compromising your style.
So far we haven’t found an outfit that doesn’t work with these versatile, featherweight raincoats. From the Fells to the gastro pub, Glyndebourne to Glastonbury, sailing to the school run....Rosey Parka has you beautifully covered.
Rosey Parka loves colour so in our vibrant range we have Lavender Blue, Fuchsia Mischief and Turquoise Jewel. Rosey also has a more subtle side so choose from Jet Black, Gunmetal Grey, Golden Green and Crystal White.
You can say a lot with colour. It has the power of suggestion and can be creatively used as a means of expression. If you are a mood dresser you are probably in tune with your emotions and dress accordingly. Many women feel that wearing a certain colour can lift their spirits. We all respond, in some way, to colour in our environment so, when choosing your Rosey Parka raincoat, maybe give a thought to how you want to feel and what effect you want to have on those around you. That said it is not easy to work out which colour is right for you even though there is much written on the subject. Anyone can wear any colour, it’s just about getting shade and density right but, more importantly, about wearing a colour that you love. Looking good is largely about confidence so if you feel you look good then so will others.
Colour and skin tone
Take a look at the contrast between your skin, eye and natural hair colour. In general the more contrast there is the stronger the colour you can get away with. Put very simply, warm tones suit yellow based colours and cool tones suit blue based colours.
When you try an item of clothing you can see that some shades light up your skin, while the wrong one will make you look washed out. If you love a particular colour, but it does not seem to love you, miracles can be performed by wearing a scarf of a softer shade nearer your face. This allows you to still wear that bold, bright colour that makes your heart zing. We hope that, within the Rosey Parka range, there is one, or maybe two or three, colours that you can’t live without.
Colour and hair shade, colour and skin tone, colour and healing and colour and mood are all important considerations when choosing your Rosey Parka so, with the help of our colour expert Theresa, we have put together the following as a guide.
Washing instructions and re-
If you look after your raincoat it will serve you well for many years. The Nixwax
durable coating prevents water droplets penetrating the fabric so it is important
that you maintain this coating to stay dry. If the fabric surface gets dirty, for
example while walking the dog or hiking, the dirt attracts and absorbs water therefore
it is a good idea to keep your raincoat clean if possible. The durable, water-
Washing Instructions for Rosey Parka plain
2. Remove traces of detergents from the washing machine dispenser before adding the
3. Wash separately. Using the 40 degree cycle, wash, rinse and short spin the item.
4. Drip-
Washing Instructions for Posey Parka patterned
Re-
1. Place clean item in washing machine.
2. Remove any traces of detergent form the washing machine dispenser then add Nikwax TX.Direct.
3. Using the 40 degree cycle, wash, rinse and short spin the item.
Your raincoat can also be re-
If you have any queries regarding re-
The raincoats are available in 2 sizes, the Rosey Parka Regular and the Rosey Parka Little Sister.
Our parka style raincoats are designed to be generous with the lightness and drape of the fabric enabling them fit and flatter all shapes and sizes, from a size 8 to a 22.
For example, and to give you some idea of fit, let’s take our models Marilyn and Jane. Marilyn (in Khaki Gold) is a size 10 and 5’6” and Jane (in Lavender Blue) is a size 18 and 5’9”. Both of these women, although different sizes and heights look great in the Regular size (see their photographs on the Passionate page). Until recently, we have only offered this one size as it has suited almost everyone. However, for those of you who are a size 8/10 or who prefer less fabric volume, the Little Sister size may be preferable (please compare the photographs of the dummies above). You will see that the Little Sister has less fabric either side of the body and the sleeves are slimmer.
Please note that all the photographs in our galleries are of the Rosey Parka Regular.
The actual measurements of the raincoats are listed below and have been taken with the drawstrings fully extended.
Regular Passionate parka
Length (from nape back to hem) 86.5 cm / 34”
Chest ( fully round from underarm to underarm) 160 cm / 63”
Hips ( fully round at pocket level) 170 cm / 67”
Waist (fully round at drawstring level) 162 cm / 64”
Sleeve length (fully down from shoulder seam) 63 cm / 25”
Please bear in mind that the width of your shoulders will affect the length of the sleeve when worn.
Little Sister Passionate parka
Length (from nape back to hem) 86.5 cm / 34”
Chest (fully round from underarm to underarm) 142 cm / 56”
Hips (fully round at pocket level) 147 cm / 58”
Waist (fully round at drawstring level) 140 cm / 55”
Sleeve length (fully down from shoulder seam) 63 cm / 25”
Glamour Parka
Regular size Little Sister size
Length (from nape back to hem) 117.5 cm / 46”
Chest (fully round from underarm to underarm) 160 cm / 63 “
Hips (fully round at pocket level) 170 cm / 67”
Waist (fully round at drawstring level) 162 cm / 64”
Sleeve length (fully down from shoulder seam) 63 cm /25”
Please bear in mind that the width of your shoulders will affect the length of the sleeve when worn.
•A fly front for concealing the zip.
•Round, ethically sourced, mother of pearl buttons (5 from collar to mid chest and 1 on each sleeve)
•Detachable hood with brass press studs for attachment to the main body of the coat.
•2 pockets at chest level.
•2 roomy pockets at hip level.
•A heavy duty but lightweight YKK zip which matches the colour of the coat.
•Brass eyelets for the drawstrings.
•Adjustable sleeves -
•Brass cord locks on the waist and hem drawstring.
•Brass stoppers on the ends of the drawstrings.
•Drawstring at the waist -
•Drawstring at hem -
The detachable hood, adjustable sleeves and lockable drawstrings allow you to wear your parka your way, anywhere and in any weather.
The Rosey Parka Glamour
The Glamour coat has most of the same details of the Passionate but features a straight hem not a drawstring. It is also the longest of the raincoats and has a stylish back vent. For the actual length please see below.
