https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-area-rain-duds Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:50:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-area-rain-duds#post-2230126 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:12:56 +0000 Jenava 2230126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, that's a bummer! But hopefully you'll have a bit more time to plan that way. Spring here can vary quite a lot, weather wise, but by the water cold damp wind is almost a guarantee any time other than high summer. Our beaches also tend to be a combination of rocks and coarse sand. Rubber rain boots are probably the most practical beach footwear here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-area-rain-duds#post-2230097 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:37:20 +0000 Angie 2230097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>SarahD8,&nbsp;Firecracker&nbsp;</b>and <b>Jenava</b> said :)</p> <p>You need a crossbody bag too.&nbsp;</p> <p>And my condolences. Safe travels.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-area-rain-duds#post-2229967 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:20:52 +0000 DonnaF 2229967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After all that, my aunties’ ash scattering has been postponed to Spring when there’s low tide unlike next week. Who knew? </p> <p>I’ll take my (hooded) red raincoat and pack an umbrella. I don’t change my color palette much between Fall and Spring so will probably take the same clothes I spent the morning planning out until I received the postponement message. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-area-rain-duds#post-2229651 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:57:26 +0000 Jenava 2229651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The rain here is often a drizzle or a mist, which is also where that "Seattlites don't use umbrella's" comes from. 1/3 the time it's too windy for an umbrella (gross sideways rain!), 1/3 the time it's not real rain so you'd be constantly putting the umbrella up and down, and 1/3 the time it's reasonable to use an umbrella!</p> <p>Next week looks like in the upper 50's and about a 30% chance of rain (or, maybe, raining 30% of the day?). So I'd agree w Firecracker that you should also think about the possibility that it will be sunny and windy and frankly beautiful Fall weather for much of your time here.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-area-rain-duds#post-2229639 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:18:41 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2229639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The red coat will be great. Like JAileen, I would also take an umbrella. That thing about "Seattleites don't use umbrellas" and "you can tell a tourist by the umbrella" is hogwash. Probably perpetuated by people who still wish they fit in with the cool kids in high school. I use an umbrella if the rain warrants it. I haven't yet broken out my booties, but if it's rainy and in the 50s, they are a really good idea. Maybe also bring oxfords for possible good weather. Safe travels! And my condolences to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-area-rain-duds#post-2229612 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:51:26 +0000 JAileen 2229612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it really rains, your coat isn’t waterproof. If it were me, I would also take an umbrella. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-area-rain-duds#post-2229605 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:41:28 +0000 Tanya 2229605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very sorry for your loss. Love the red coat. For the shoes, I would go with the booties, as I prefer more foot coverage in the bad weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-area-rain-duds#post-2229595 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:53:52 +0000 SarahD8 2229595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry for your loss, Donna.<br /> I think the red coat looks good. Does it have a hood or do you have a rain hat or umbrella?<br /> Bring the Uniqlo puffer for layering. We've had some chilly periods and supposedly a cold front is on the way. Plus it will be colder by/on the water.<br /> Agree on avoiding clogs for the ankle twist factor. I like the patent boots or oxfords you show -- they look wipeable in case of mud. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-area-rain-duds#post-2229582 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:42:47 +0000 Anonymous 2229582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd be worried about the clogs in rain, but probably good otherwise. Love the red coat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattle-area-rain-duds#post-2229536 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 03:46:18 +0000 DonnaF 2229536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find myself going to Seattle next week, well actually Bainbridge Island to scatter my aunts' ashes. I assume we will experience rain at least once or twice and hopefully not on a boat. California has been in a drought so long I probably won't recognize rain.</p> <p>Anyway, I won't be in Seattle proper at all and am likely to be overdressed in whatever I wear. My raincoat, similar to the one shown, has a zip out lining and hood. The Uniqlo coat is supposed to be water resistant but I've never tested it. When I went to Chicago one November, I actually layered the red raincoat over the Uniqlo! Will the red coat work?</p> <p>Oh, and I have a red Eddie Bauer parka which gear and is pretty waterproof. It is jacket length and not terribly warm.</p> <p>For shoes, I'm hoping I won't have to tromp through mud out in the country (but you never know!), but I'm thinking I should err on the side of not slipping? The clogs could result in a twisted ankle and are the least comfortable of the footwear below.</p> <p>This won't be a funeral or even really a formal memorial service, but a small gathering of cousins whom I haven't seen in nearly 35 years. I expect to see fleece and plaid, but not black other than my black jeans and footwear.</p> <p>Also, if anyone has recommendations on where to eat and stay in Ashland. . .but I'll pose that question in Off Topic.</p> <p>Thx,<br />Donna </p>