We’ve all been there. It’s summer. It’s raining. And your only waterproof is the one you wore all winter. Too heavy when its 20 degrees outside.
You dig around under the stairs for an old favourite lightweight rain mac to wear over your summer clothes – as I did this morning – only to find the waterproof layer has degraded, making it useless.
What to do? Simple: find the sort of rain proof jacket that looks chic and considered over summer clothes.
If you think it isn’t possible to find a rain jacket that has an element of chic to it, think again, because rainwear can complement your summer style if you know what to look for.
Stormwear™ Hooded Packaway Raincoat - sizes XS- XL
Stormwear™ Hooded Packaway Raincoat - sizes XS- XL
With perfect timing, as ever, Marks & Spencer’s Stormwear section just released three rain proof jackets with hoods and pockets that are as chic and stylish as they are practical.
The first is a khaki pack-away raincoat with a hood, adjustable drawstring waist and adjustable cuffs. It layers easily over easy summer dresses, midi-skirts, or a matching shorts and shirts set, bringing both practicality and laid back style.
Stormwear™ Hooded Packaway Raincoat - sizes XS- XL
Stormwear™ Hooded Packaway Raincoat - sizes XS- XL
Better still, it can be packed away into its matching bag making it ideal for festivals, or when you need to be prepared for any eventuality on a day out, and above all, it won’t ruin your outfit.
Stormwear™ Waterproof Short Parka - sizes S- XL
Stormwear™ Waterproof Short Parka - sizes S- XL
The second is a cropped rain proof jacket in black that you can call on for the daily commute, and it has chic baked into its full waterproof taped seams, deep pockets and precise almost swingy cut.
Stormwear™ Waterproof Short Parka - sizes S-XL
Stormwear™ Waterproof Short Parka - sizes S-XL
This jacket also has an air of 90s pared back chic to it, and will work well with midi-skirts and cropped trousers. It also comes in caramel, which works brilliantly with summer denim.
Stormwear™ Waterproof Short Parka - sizes S- XL
Stormwear™ Waterproof Short Parka - sizes S- XL
The final jacket, and the one I expect will sell quickly, is a white cotton rich hooded parka coat. It’s cut like a blouson, which gives it a roomy appearance, and has a sporty chic energy to it.
Stormwear™ Cotton Rich Hooded Parka Coat
Stormwear™ Cotton Rich Hooded Parka Coat
This one will work well with casual clothes like denim and sportswear – making it ideal for heading to the gym or a walk in the rain.
Stormwear™ Cotton Rich Hooded Parka Coat - sizes S- XL
Stormwear™ Cotton Rich Hooded Parka Coat - sizes S- XL
But also, and this is where it gets interesting; with its fresh whiteness, gold toned zip and polished cut it makes ideal throw-on over a chic black summer dress.
For me, the combination of sporty and modern gives this jacket the fashion edge.
And yes, I bought it.
My old rain jacket gave me seven years of good service, and I hope this one will, too.
