Disclaimer – We have received this item for free or on a loan basis for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.
After two scorching summers and a mild winter, we are due for a cold and probably soggy winter this year. Helly Hansen have a range of snug winter wear base layers, coats and parkas to stave off the British weather, and carry you through to the snow season if that’s where you’re headed this year. We were sent this versatile Parka for women to try out this season – and it’s so cosy I haven’t taken it off yet!
The Aria Long Parka is fashioned with fake fur which is detachable and with synthetic insulation which keeps you warm in the coldest of climates. The zip closure pockets have fleece lining for extra warmth and the ribbed cuffs keep the cold out from your sleeves. The shell is polyamide for shower proof weather but the overwhelming feature of the Aria Parka is its length and the ability to keep you unbelievably warm. The hood adds to the weatherproof aspect of the coat, and even the neck does up to create a funnel neckline and keep out the cold. The hood is also oversized to allow for a hat underneath and the fur trim to the hood is detachable, but I prefer to keep it on and have the ultimate winter look!
Available in black (as shown), Elmwood, Utility Green and Navy, it comes in sizes XS up to XL. I would wear this for errands and dog walks plus when skiing and out in the countryside in winter because it is mostly windproof. The pockets are big enough to hold both your keys and a phone plus a few other things so you don’t need to take a bag with you. I did find that the zip was sometimes tricky to do up and it needs a bit of wear to make it glide better, but that was the only negative. I had the black coat but I love the other colours too, especially the light tan (Elmwood) colour that’s great for children in dark winter.
Available for £330 at: https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_gb/w-aria-long-parka-54512?color=290002
