May 15, 2018 - Shopping How about we look at some raincoats?
It has warmed up in New York—I’ll give the weather credit for that—but the forecast shows showers for much of this week. This makes me just unspeakably cranky, and makes me want to buy one of those seasonal affective disorder lamps I’ve heard about, but I’d also settle for a really good new raincoat, like this classic from Le Petit Bateau. I dig the striped lining.
This one from North Face sort of straddles the aesthetic line between raincoat and trench, which I like.
A splurgy-but-perfect option from A.P.C.
And why not a cute pink one?
This one dips lower in the back, which is useful when it’s really wet out.
A longer option, in a nice cheery blue.
Another absolutely classic choice, from Stutterheim.
This is from Stutterheim too, and the pastel blue is right on trend, and it is nicely marked down.
You can never go wrong with a Barbour jacket—they really brave the elements.
Another good blue here, and a hood that looks like it would keep you seriously dry.
This is from Pendelton, and it has excellent Pendelton-style stripes inside the hood.
Or you could go for an even more striped raincoat.
This is packable, which is handy.
I like the shorter sleeves here.
This is kind of a poncho hybrid, which is cool.
Kim France
I was born in Houston, Texas in 1964 and have lived in New York City since 1988. I had a long career in magazines, working at Sassy, Elle, New York, and Spin, and in 2000, I founded Lucky magazine, which I edited for ten years.
Love the A.P.C. look (not the price tag) and it occurs to me that the woman in that photo is perhaps wearing “cropped” pants in a way that looks reasonable and chic (ok, I know, French).
Stutterheim is awesome and is often marked way down at Barney’s Warehouse.
Patagonia for packable, every time.
I like that a lot of these have hoods…a feature that I have tragically tended to discount when buying a raincoat. Love the Barbour coat, but can’t justify another piece of outerwear this close to summer.
Re SAD disorder: Those lights work, at least they do for my seasonally grumpy husband who uses them every winter.
I like every blue rain jacket in this mix, but as someone who’s tall, wish they were a little longer for more leg protection. Guess I’ll stick with my trench.
Anyone know who makes the sneakers in the APC photo? I might like them.
Sorry there’s too much rain, Kim.
It looks like they’re these, Viajera: https://rstyle.me/n/c4kibaz5c6
And thanks for that.
thank you!!!!
Summertime humidity down south makes shopping for rain jackets difficult. You need the coat to “breathe” if at all possible. I finally found a JCrew unlined cotton jacket with a hood that I liked and I sprayed the heck out it with Scotchgard. True, the Scotchgard does cut down on the “breathe-ability” a bit but it’s SOOOO much better than any other summer rain jacket I’ve ever had. Still, thanks for today’s post. Many of these would be great in fall and winter!
Try the Nau raincoats. They are perfect for real rain like here in the PNW, comfortable and stylish, and best of all, amazing pockets.
I have that exact SAD lamp, which I used this past winter. Start using it in the fall, and continue until early spring. Use in the morning, and follow instructions about how close to sit. It works over time, so don’t expect instant tesults. Skies are normally sunny in the winter where I live, but days are short. This winter was very cold and overcast, so this device was most welcome.
I think you recommended the Le Petite Bateau one last year. I bought it in pink.
These are all great, but does anyone know of any good looking, functional rain coats that hit below the knees (I’m only 5’2″ so they must exist for someone as vertically challenged as I am)? I have a long walk from the subway to work and even with an umbrella my pants from the knees down are generally pretty wet. Thanks!
I *think* Stutterheim makes them in varying lengths – consider checking out their website. They make a lot more styles than the boutiques that typically carry them tend to keep in stock.
Nau had one that went to me-calf last season. Look online, it’s probably at clearance prices by now.
As usual, your timing is on point. It looks like we’re going to be actually, for real getting an English Bulldog puppy this fall, so that means only one (ok more like ten skillion) thing(s): I need to start hoarding waterproof outerwear, STAT. Not that anyone’s gonna care about my supercute raincoat when I’ve got Smushface McSausagebutt* on the end of a leash, but whatever. *I* care, dammit.
Also, I never ever request posts because frankly, all of my ideas suck, but if you felt like doing a compendium of stylish doggie essentials, I would appreciate it tons. He’ll be 16 weeks old when we get him and will probably destroy everything in sight for the next two years, but you know. A girl’s gotta dream.
*No, we’re not naming him that.
Oddly enough (for me) , I love the pink J Crew or the black one by Aqua. I just love the anorak shape and hope it stays forever!