Sorry, I can't add this as a find right now, but I tried on this gorgeous Pendleton jacket in the store and can't decide on a color.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/pe.....at/4347388

I have a 'gear' rain jacket and a plum colored trench without a hood. My wardrobe hole is a dressy raincoat with hood + zipper + minimal detailing that can be worn over an interview suit or fancy dress or sweater. My dearly departed previous raincoat (may it R.I.P.) could be squished compactly into a bag and pulled out without a wrinkle, but I've given up on that particular attribute.

The store only had yellow and black. The yellow was fun and happy but not as dressy as the black. It would stand out more in a formal situation.

Spouse is advocating for the red.

Which color do you think is best? Is red dressy enough if I were say, wearing a cocktail dress + heels + clutch? Should I stick with the safe choice of black? Dare to stand out and have fun with yellow?

Thanks in advance!

(re-evaluating in lights of comments - further response down thread)