If there’s one thing we know about the UK it’s that the weather is unpredictable. So, we’ve been searching for the best raincoats in a bid to be safe rather than sorry. Yep: despite it being August, it very much feels like November, and if you hate being unprepared (and actually only own one of those thin windbreaker-style waterproofs you usually reserve for festivals), then you’ll want to stick around.
We’ve been hunting down the most stylish waterproof jackets and raincoats women can wear. Rather than depending on umbrellas – which are actually quite unreliable if there’s a breeze as well as showers – we’ve decided its time to upgrade, and, drum roll please, we’ve found 17 of the best raincoats for women that are as chic as they are functional. Which is very.
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As we know, rain unfortunately comes with the territory of living in England, and despite the promise of a sunny forecast, we’re still expecting to receive a few more catch-you-mid-walk sudden downpours. So, it’s a case of braving the storm in a chic women’s anorak.
We know what you’re thinking; does such thing exist? While they’ll never be as chic as your winter coats/wool coats, or as easy to throw on as your denim jacket, rain coats for women are somewhat essential when the Great British weather is as unpredictable as it is, and you’ll be surprised at the brand’s that stock them. So, yes, you can wear a rain jacket without looking like you’ve just stepped out the latest copy of Walker’s Weekly.
What is the difference between waterproof and water-resistant?
If something is waterproof it means it is impervious to water, whereas water-resistant means its able to resist the penetration of water to some degree but not entirely. There’s also such thing as water-repellent, which tends to mean the item has been treated with a water-resistant coating.
Is Gore-Tex 100% waterproof?
Original Gore-Tex products offer guaranteed waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection, so yes, in short, it is.
What is the best brand for raincoats?
You can pick up a minimalist Rains’ coat at Net-A-Porter, look sophisticated and stay dry in it, or you could head over to The North Face for an equal parts sensible and sartorial silhouette instead. On the high-street, look to Adidas and Marks & Spencer for water-repellent parkas and trench coats, and if you’re still not sure, most waterproof jackets and coats feature a packaway design, so you can store them neatly in your bag if you really don’t want to be seen in one apart from when it’s drizzling.
How we chose the best raincoats in this edit
Combining our expert knowledge in fashion – including which brands are worth spending your money on and what trends are living up to the hype – with customer reviews and data on what you’ve been searching for, we’ve curated what we feel is a selection of the best raincoats and womens waterproof jackets on the market. We’ve rifled through the good and the bad so you don’t have to, and have paid particular attention to specifics like customer reviews, cost, fabrics/technology, sustainability and wearability in order to narrow it down. Our aim is to find you pieces which will last, and, as a team of 30+ here at GLAMOUR HQ, we’ve tried our fair share of the best raincoats for women to know which ones are worth shouting about.
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