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Rainy day essentials
worn with anything, these coats are ideal for layered styling and make great transitional between season outerwear.
Rain jackets If you’re in the market for a versatile lightweight jacket that packs away easily, look for a raincoat made from
With unpredictable weather more common, quality wet weather gear is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity, writes JESSICA MORTON.
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hardy synthetic materials like nylon or polyester. Membrane lined jackets usually have the most balanced ratio of weight, breathability and waterproofness making them a great value everyday jacket for a multitude of activities.
rom damp and dewy mornings to
Trench coats
dramatic downpours, we need to
There’s no better way to say ‘here’s
prepare ourselves for more rainy
looking at you kid’ than with a good
more comfortable than ever before. The
old-fashioned trench coat. While
latest designs are less bulky, yet still
iconic figures like Humphrey Bogart
deliver when it comes to breathability
immortalised the elegant aesthetic of the
and rain resistance.
Dressing for rainy weather can be a bit
trench coat in Casablanca, they actually
of a science, with some waterproof gear
have military origins and were worn by
Bucket hats
manufactured to withstand hours of
soldiers enduring muddy conditions in
don’t need to sacrifice style to stay dry.
heavy rain, and other items able to resist
the trenches during WWI.
Bucket hats make a great accessory
days to come to ensure we stay dry and protected when the forecast predicts rough weather ahead.
only brief showers. Either way, the best
Rain jacket technology has ensured rain shells are softer, stretchier and
When it’s raining cats and dogs, you
for any transitional season outfit. Once
transitional wet weather gear is versatile
Originally designed for wet weather,
enough to be worn anywhere, and
trench coats still have features typically
functional enough to remain comfortable
found in military uniforms like cuff straps,
effortlessly cool. Goretex waterproofing
in even the wettest conditions. So with
stand-up tabs on the neck and buckles
technology added to the original retro
that in mind, read on for this season’s
on the bottom of the belt. Because of
design ensures a dry head on even the
wet weather fashion suggestions.
their great versatility and ability to be
wettest winter days.
Stay cosy in a stylish Marmot Eco Jacket.
Paige Tall Riding Boot in slate.
The Daily Fall Winter Trench Coat.
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used mostly by fishermen and farmers, these hats are minimal, practical and
