https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-shop-stylish-and-functional-raincoat Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:31:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-shop-stylish-and-functional-raincoat#post-1332547 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 15:44:35 +0000 Eden 1332547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi guys. Thanks for your suggestions! I've done some vigorous browsing of the Internet myself, and currently have the following contenders listed:</p> <p>1. The Stutterheim Stockholm: Good length, maybe a bit labcoat-like. <br />2. Hunter Clear Smock in yellow chartreuse: Shorter than I would want, but I love the cut. Not sure about the seethrough quality.<br />3. Superdry Boat Duffel: Super cute, but short. (I'm thinking about maybe getting a short rainjacket to throw on for sudden showers, and then something heavy-duty for the seriously rainy days.)<br />4. Mint Velvet Parka: This looks oddly frumpy on the model (<a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/mint-velvet-zip-popper-parka-coat/p1605234?colour=Grey" rel="nofollow">http://www.johnlewis.com/mint-.....olour=Grey</a>) but could be her posture in the photo. Not sure this is water-proof?<br />5. NW3 Mia Trench as suggested by Inge: I like the look of this!<br />6. Seasalt Seafolly Jacket: Oh man, this is cute. The windswept seaside babes modelling the outerwear on this website are really making me fall for this, too.<br />7. Jack Wills Parka, via Inge: Love the grungey vibe. Looks nice and swingy in this pic, but straight in other ones (<a href="http://www.asos.com/jack-wills/jack-wills-lightweight-parka/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4272950&amp;clr=Green&amp;SearchQuery=jack+wills+parka" rel="nofollow">http://www.asos.com/jack-wills.....38;clr=Gre</a>). Maybe a bit too flimsy as we're heading into autumn. </p> <p>What do you guys reckon? Hood is not a must, BTW, as I'm addicted to hats and insist on wearing them even on rainy days :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-shop-stylish-and-functional-raincoat#post-1332481 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 13:58:58 +0000 Angie 1332481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest Boden too. Lovely suggestions from Inge and Denise, and welcome to YLF.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-shop-stylish-and-functional-raincoat#post-1332463 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 13:22:39 +0000 CocoLion 1332463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some more options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-shop-stylish-and-functional-raincoat#post-1332438 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:29:15 +0000 Inge 1332438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some ideas, Eden. Not sure if all of them are water-repellant enough for what you are after? Warmth will be a factor too, I imagine, as you plan to wear them in Fall and Winter.</p> <p>ETA: some of these don't have a hood, and I imagine you would like one?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hobbs.co.uk/product/display?productID=0214-3102-1144L00&amp;productvarid=0214-3102-1144L00-CHAMBRAY%20BLUE-16&amp;refpage=coats-jackets">http://www.hobbs.co.uk/product.....1144L00-CH</a></p> <p>More options below. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-shop-stylish-and-functional-raincoat#post-1332431 Sat, 16 Aug 2014 11:37:27 +0000 Eden 1332431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So being the forum-shy creature that I am, I only ever seem to post on here when I'm looking for shopping advice <span>— but there's just no place like YLF to connect with other savvy, fashion-forward ladies with a keen eye! So here goes:</p> <p>I live in rainy England and my lifestyle means I'm out and about a lot in all kinds of weather, including the monsoon-style downpours of which we had rather a lot last autumn and winter. I've been borrowing my friend's sister's ratty old mac in emergencies, but it's been stored in a damp environment and has got mouldy, plus my cat chewed up the end of one sleeve (yep). . .and with the rainy season just around the corner, it's high time I find a stylish, but practical raincoat.</p> <p>Unfortunately I do most of my shopping in charity shops these days, and raincoats don't often turn up there, so I have no idea where to look. Which is where you come in!</p> <p>What I'm looking for: something knee-length or just above (waist- or hip-length won't do me), preferably in yellow, army green or navy. Interesting details of some kind are a plus. I need something in which I could comfortably be out in the downpour for quite some time, so unfortunately my fabulous asymmetrical Aquascutum sample-sale raincape won't do me. . .but I don't want something that looks too blatantly like "gear" either, if you see what I mean.</p> <p>Any suggestions? Would love to brainstorm about this particular wardrobe dilemma with you guys. </p> <p>Edie<br /></span> </p>