In Seattle, WA, outerwear with a hood is a VERY good idea because of the rain (I'm outside on foot a lot). The wind makes umbrellas tricky, so hoods are a better bet.
I passed on one of my raincoats. The plan was to take my time replacing it because I have other hooded coats and jackets across a range of thicknesses.
Sometimes, the perfect wardrobe item unexpectedly finds you! Like this navy and white checked darling at HALF PRICE. I was looking for items for a client, and bumped into it.
No belt, side entry pockets, fab quality, good fit, soft, comfy, lined, polished, easy to pack, and a party at the back (pic #6).
Tried and tested a few times - it's perfectly waterproof. I'm happy to pattern mix with it too.
Highly recommend the raincoat if you're looking for something similar. xo
