https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 21:57:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831871 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:08:02 +0000 poppylarue 831871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this look you have inspired me to try something new!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831801 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:54:56 +0000 rae 831801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that is the same coat? It looks SO much better on you, Ariadne. Great sale, too. What you said about the plastic-y feeling makes me hold back, though. Yeesh, who knew shopping for a simple raincoat could be so tough?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831778 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:24:56 +0000 Ariadne 831778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like that silver Nau one from REI. </p> <p>This is my current rain jacket. WaterPROOF (vital in Vancouver) and breathable.<br /> <a href="http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/WomensClothing/WaterproofBreathables/PRD~5023-361/mec-bon-vivant-jacket-womens.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/.....womens.jsp</a></p> <p>Mine is tomato red. See here:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-raincoat-hopelessly-gear-color-q" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ar-color-q</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831729 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:32:48 +0000 rae 831729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, thank you for explaining more about some of those features. "Waterproof breathable barrier" is something I've seen a bit but had confused me due to the fabrication. Combining your description with Anna's clarification about technical poly opened up more doors. </p> <p>There is a new Patagonia store not far from here - right by the REI in fact. I should go try things on. Hopefully the true gear is not too heavy; it is kind of a weird thing to want to be dry but not too warm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831643 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:34:54 +0000 Sarah A 831643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first recommendation is Patagonia. Everything I own from them has performed beautifully. Their email with have some 15% off and free shipping offerers too if you sign up at the website. Dont forget the webspecials tab too -- some of those XS sizes hang about occasionally. </p> <p>I have two paddling jackets from them with PIT ZIPS this is a great invention in gear (might not look that stylish) but they are great the regulate the temp and humidity in your jacket while keeping the top surface protected from rain. I would not invest in a gear coat without them. And when there are closed they are basically unnoticeable in the higher end brands. Cheap brands (REI house brand come to mind) the zipper is too stiff and bugs me. I also have a Seirra Designs and Mountain Hardware. Depending on where you buy you can bring it back (REI) or send for warranty work if it is broken basically forever. What can i say.... I love gear!</p> <p>ETa: here is a non gear looking one from the webspecials thats available in S and XS:</p> <p><a href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-arborist-trench-coat-waterproof-rain-jacket?p=27175-1-920" rel="nofollow">http://www.patagonia.com/us/pr.....7175-1-920</a></p> <p>"waterproof breathable barrier" is your code word for gore-tex like products as you read descriptions online</p> <p>ETA2: on second thought that still looks pretty gear-y</p> <p>ETA3: the while membrane you see on the inside here is the gore-tex layer. Some other coats put a mesh on the inside too and you can see the gore-tex through it.</p> <p><a href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-torrentshell-trench-rain-coat?p=27195-1-512#BVRRWidgetID" rel="nofollow">http://www.patagonia.com/us/pr.....RRWidgetID</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831638 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:24:21 +0000 Mia 831638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops! That should have been Fillipa K. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831408 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:22:29 +0000 Suz 831408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My puffer coat is Lole, Rae, and I am happy with it. But it's a puffer, not a raincoat. I do know this brand comes out with a spring/ summer line. They are out of Montreal. <a href="http://www.lolewomen.com/luw0144.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.lolewomen.com/luw0144.html</a></p> <p>I agree with Anna that not all polyesters are created equal. The higher end ones really do breathe or wick. If the coat is for walking it makes sense to look to a stylish gear company. </p> <p>You could also add some rain pants. I have a pair of those for times when I need to keep really dry. </p> <p>Also, gear *does* have its place. There is nothing more fashionable than being comfortable for the activity you're engaging in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831289 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:48:08 +0000 Nadya 831289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My husband used to work for Columbia Sportswear (also the parent company for Mountain Hardwear for more technical gear) and they do have a Spring line. It should be out next month, if memory serves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831275 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:30:59 +0000 rae 831275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the great tips! </p> <p>Does anyone know if these outdoor companies come out with new items for Spring? It seems like a lot of them are sold out in the smaller sizes and are having big sales right now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831134 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:40:53 +0000 catgirl 831134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Check Marmot, Mountain Hardware and Isis too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831119 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:24:15 +0000 rae 831119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is really good to know about the technical polys, Anna! I really like both of the ones you posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831094 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:53:12 +0000 annagybe 831094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://www.rei.com/product/842796/rei-kyoto-trench-rain-jacket-womens" rel="nofollow">http://www.rei.com/product/842.....ket-womens</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.rei.com/product/828755/nau-succinct-trench-coat-womens" rel="nofollow">http://www.rei.com/product/828.....oat-womens</a></p> <p>I have Arcteryx gear. It's excellent, but very expensive. I have a goretex rain shell, total gear complete with avalanche beacon built in, a ski parka, two soft shells and one fleece jacket. The cut their seams on a curve so it really does fit. Not all polyesters are equal. The technical ones do wick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-831069 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:29:52 +0000 rae 831069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for the options to research, ladies! This is so difficult for me, as I seem to be much more sensitive to a humid in-coat environment than the general population. </p> <p>Patagonia seems to offer wicking fabric, though it doesn't say what the lining is made of. </p> <p>North Face seems to line in nylon.. </p> <p>Arcteryx lines in poly/nylon. </p> <p>Lole looks promising, says the lining is wicking, though they are sold out in my sizes. Will check ebay. </p> <p>Love Soia &amp; Kyo, but the only rainwear on their site is 100% poly. </p> <p>I have posted a question on the Nordies site asking about the lining of a Gallery trench in a really pretty emerald color!</p> <p>Haven't checked linings of LL Bean; their stuff has historically not fit me well, and their coats are designed to layer over blazers, which I do not want. </p> <p>Isabel, yes, there is quite a difference between -proof and -resistant. For me, I am only setting my bar at -resistant, because I know it is tough to find something with good looks and good function at the same time. Plus, the rain in CA is hardly ever that serious. If push comes to shove, the umbrella can come out. :)</p> <p>I am seriously eyeing this Lulu anorak, reviews say it hits the back of the knees on a 5'5" gal. I would also probably size up for a more slouchy fit. Downside is the price. There is also this Nau trench that I wrote to the company about, inquiring if it is lined - would actually be great if not lined. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830983 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:51:38 +0000 Diana 830983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>North face has some intriguing options that don't look very gearish, but they are quite expensive and only come in neutrals. I am curious about them though - my current "raincoat" (cheap blue trench from Tulle) is not really waterproof but it dries very quickly so I just make do for commuting and stuff. Still it's not very good for actual walks in the rain - if it's really pouring sometimes I just wear the shell part of my gear parka. </p> <p><a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-jackets-vests/women-39-s-allena-rain-jacket.html?from=subCat" rel="nofollow">http://www.thenorthface.com/ca.....rom=subCat</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-jackets-vests/women-39-s-maya-jacket_2.html?from=subCat" rel="nofollow">http://www.thenorthface.com/ca.....rom=subCat</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830978 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:48:07 +0000 Isabel 830978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Gallery..and I swear by Gore-tex too. I have done some long, very wet hiking with Gore-tex. Right now, I own the LL Bean version </p> <p><a href="http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/76448?feat=trench-SR0&#038;page=west-end-trench-coat" rel="nofollow">http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop.....rench-coat</a></p> <p>It is completely waterproof and breathes really well. It is also nice enough for non-hiking. And the added bonus is that LL Bean takes anything back and anytime if you don't like it.</p> <p>And you have to be careful, Rae, there is a huge difference between water resistant and water proof. There are all kinds on the LL Bean site :</p> <p><a href="http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/68165?feat=raincoat-SR0&#038;page=trail-model-raincoat" rel="nofollow">http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop.....l-raincoat</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/68168?feat=0-ppxs&#038;dds=y" rel="nofollow">http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop.....#038;dds=y</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830971 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:43:18 +0000 Angie 830971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gallery is another great brand of rain wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830950 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:22:38 +0000 Freckles 830950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been unhappy in a lot of my gor-tex jackets. They seem to wear out very quickly and somehow I don<code>t seem to notice until I</code>m stuck somewhere in the pouring rain and get soaked.<br /> I can highly recommend Mountain Equipment Co-op. They<code>re stuff lasts and lasts plus does what it says it does. I bought my son jacket and pant rainsuits when he was tiny with taped seams, you need them to sit in puddles, and passed them on. I hear that they</code>re still going strong about 15 and more years later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830846 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:27:21 +0000 Glory 830846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a thigh length triple W (lol - wind, wicking, water repellant) jacket. It is quite ancient - just checked and it is made by a company called Sierra Designs and is made of the fabric gore-tex. It might be a Canadian company. I would also try Mountain Equipment Co-op for some excellent gear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830843 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:19:01 +0000 nk123 830843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the Patagonia recommendation. I have a 15 year old jacket (?!) that I always reach for when I want to be dry and active. It began as the jacket I raced across campus in to get to class on time and has now morphed into a wet activity jacket. Would offer a specific style rec, but I'm fairly certain they don't make mine anymore ;)</p> <p>Also, if you aren't going for uber fashionable, a moisture wicking base layer is always helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830820 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:09:47 +0000 Anonymous 830820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, the holy grail. I am still looking for the perfect trench myself that is not black. Even my black one needs replacement. I would check Soia and Kyo. That's the only brand I consistently have good results with. I do have a down coat, a leather jacket and a few coats. They design for form and function, which is rare. Things either look good or are gear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830813 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:47:36 +0000 krishnidoux 830813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know what is your weather condition where you are. But I am very happy with my London Fog (bought in a dep. store, not very expensive, similar to the one below). It isn't a trench, it's a real raincoat, roomy and with a hoodie. I think the cut makes a difference plays a role as well as the material. I agree with you that LL is hear to beat for this. They are expensive, but they do come up with more fashionable items once in a while, that can come handy. Steer clear of anything too weird, esp. dance studio inspired fashion, as you won't end up wearing it and loose your $$$.</p> <p>I am following this as I am curious myself of others' suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830803 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:07:54 +0000 kkards 830803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>if you are looking for true gear, i like the north face, i have a windproof, water resistant fleece for cooler weather, and a windproof water resistant lightweight shell for spring. both breathe very well.<br /> i would also try patagonia, i have a down jacket from this brand that i love. this brand is totally geared to outdoors- it can be expensive, but they have a trade in program and sell the trade ins on ebay</p> <p><a href="http://campaigns.ebay.com/patagonia/" rel="nofollow">http://campaigns.ebay.com/patagonia/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830784 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:41:29 +0000 rae 830784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adelfa, Gore-Tex is a fabric, right? Hm, maybe some fashion-aware brands will use it...</p> <p>Thanks, Mia, I had not heard of those brands! Will definitely investigate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830766 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:37:09 +0000 Mia 830766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live on the west coast and have this issue. I have a Lole brand jacket with hood that had been good and is mid thigh length so good for walk but not running. I have a Phillipa K as well which is super technical and has some style. Pricey though.</p> <p>Have you looked at Arcteryx? My mom loves hers. High end of course. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830760 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:08:43 +0000 Adelfa 830760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just use a Gore-Tex parka which works but I don't feel fashionable at all! Can't wait to see what you find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashionable-moisture-wicking-water-resistant-outerwear#post-830744 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:15:15 +0000 rae 830744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been consistently disappointed in my rainwear every single year. Again this year, I wore things out in the rain only to find that they do NOT breathe - nylong, polyester, poly linings... so frustrating to be trying to keep dry only to soak yourself in sweat while out and about. DH and like to take walks outside in wet weather and always go at a pretty fast clip. </p> <p>So far, I have only been impressed with my Lululemon Run: Bundle Up jacket, which really did wick moisture away from the body while I was jogging the other day. It is water resistant, which is great, but it is still a short jacket. I don't see that they have anything in a longer, trench-like length to help keep legs dry. </p> <p>Anyone have recs for brands or specific styles that are up to the wicking task? I'm eyeballing some Nau styles that look very nice and *claim* to breathe, but the reviews don't mention this feature at all. I need something that is not too heavy, and can hopefully travel well. I don't do a lot of formal workout stuff but lots of outdoor stuff; still I have not been familiar with many outdoor or workout brands. I'm open to both fashion and gear if it looks good and functions well. Also open to old styles that may pop up on Ebay or whatnot. I'm fed up enough that I'm also open to paying more than normal... I could see reselling a few items to help fit the bill. </p> <p>Thanks for any suggestions! </p>