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Peter Storm overhead smock type cagoules were definitely the waterproof of choice when I was at school. The showerproof Campari cagoules were also popular and came in 3 different styles :

Campari Pennine Jacket - drawstring hood and waist with chest pocket and two front hip pockets. Also a crotch ...

Only if I can bring my collection of Cagoules.

Best J x

Ps - have lost your number. Could you please pm as I would love to meet up when I'm in the area.

Hi Lou

Great to hear from a fellow cagoule enthusiast. It's a pity the Kag in a Bag and Cath Kidston cagoules you describe are rare examples of the waterproof nylon overhead cagoules that used to be so popular when I was growing up. It's lucky that the occasional example still turns up on Ebay ...

What kind of rainwear do you like ?

This could come in useful if we get the usual British summer.

http://www.countryattire.com/product_in ... ts_id=3279

Also comes in black, pink and red

Here's a link to their online shop :

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/store ... geSize=200

Anyone in the chat room ?

Peter Storm made waterproof skirts in the early 80s. Quite a number of girls at my school wore them in royal or navy blue as an alternative to the waterproof trousers worn by the boys. I recently saw a green Peter Storm waterproof skirt for sale on ebay although they seem to be extremely rare.

A rain cape or poncho is an extremely praqctical item of clothing which seems to be gaining in popularity. I often wear a nylon rain poncho when visiting London business. Unlike an umbrella which keeps the head and shoulders dry my knee length poncho provides good cover for my legs and is a more ...

Recently found old school cagoule. Henri Lloyd bri nylon overhead smock in bright orange. Sadly no longer fits so I will send free of charge - priority to females ! Size approx 36 inch chest. Please email me if interested. UK only I'm afraid.

Kagoul@hotmail.co.uk