https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-jacket-for-rainy-days Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:20:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-jacket-for-rainy-days#post-83621 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:02:19 +0000 Angie 83621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Longer length sounds good. Definitely a warmer option. But I can’t imagine that it gets cold enough for that in Oz. That’s what we wear here when it’s below freezing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-jacket-for-rainy-days#post-83619 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:43:49 +0000 anne 83619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie - I mustn't have been using the right terminology to search.</p> <p>Any advice on length for a person of my build and stature? (5'4") I know hip length jackets are a good look on me but I'd prefer longer for warmth (long enough to cover my bottom while sitting) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-jacket-for-rainy-days#post-83560 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:30:17 +0000 Angie 83560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! You’re talking about a parka or puffer coat. I’ve written loads of posts on those. Here are a few to get you started : </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2006/12/12/perfect-parkas/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2006/12/12/perfect-parkas/</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/22/puffer-coat-101/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2008/12/22/puffer-coat-101/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-jacket-for-rainy-days#post-83512 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:39:05 +0000 anne 83512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thing of something a bit warmer<br /> like this<br /> <a href="http://www.ezibuy.com.au/Womens/Together/Jackets_~_Vests/Together_Parka/41432.shtm" rel="nofollow">http://www.ezibuy.com.au/Women.....41432.shtm</a><br /> except not this one because<br /> 1)hate the colour<br /> 2) too pricy<br /> 3) don't like those drawstrings on the pockets </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-jacket-for-rainy-days#post-83505 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:55:19 +0000 Angie 83505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! I live in the city of rain. I know all about staying dry out on the streets. All you need is a stylish weatherproof trench that errs on the side of casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-jacket-for-rainy-days#post-83500 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:17:18 +0000 anne 83500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We recently went on a farmstay and a women I saw on the daily tractor ride had the perfect farmstay capsule wardrobe; slim jeans tucked into wellies, blue turtle neck and a nice fitted anorak with a fake fur trim.</p> <p>And I suddenly realised that is was about time I updated my anorak/parker what ever you call them which was bought in, wait for it, 1994! It doesn't even zip up.</p> <p>Angie have you blogged on this topic - I couldn't find anything on a cursory look.</p> <p>I think I may have missed the boat for this winter but I'll be looking next... </p>