Raincoats: come rain or shine

As a Brit, one appreciates the necessity of the raincoat (and a good cup of tea!). Raincoats are perfect for throwing in your bag when you’re not sure of which way the weather will turn, so whether the weather be fine, or whether the weather be not, make sure you have a look at the range of raincoats on Stylight, and maybe grab yourself a pair of wellies too!

Can raincoats be fashionable?

Admittedly raincoats have an association with being five years old and jumping in puddles, but they’ve certainly had a mature makeover in the past few years. With brands like Petit Bateau and Dsquared2 adding raincoats to their collections, these brightly coloured cover ups have become a fashion icon in their own right.

Is it necessary to buy a brightly coloured raincoat?

Now we’ve grown up, so have our raincoats. You no longer need to choose between post box red and sunshine yellow, but now have a more mature palette of greys and navies. Paired with a pair of suit trousers and brogues you’ll fit right in with the smartest of your colleagues.

But raincoats are still practical

Of course, it’s easy to assign anything that fashion looks at to the bin regarding quality, but brands like Twintip still focus on creating raincoats for the person who’s idea of an adventure lies further afield than taking the Northern line all the way to Morden. Look to outdoors brands to create something that you can wear in the harshest of climates!

When looking for your next raincoat, be Padding Bear’s stylish older sibling and look through Stylight’s online store for your newest purchase while sat inside in the warmth, hearing the rain outside pound on your window – the internet certainly has its uses!

4 Fashionable Reasons to Do a Rain Dance

You look out your window and see dark clouds. Well, it can’t be sunny every day, but there’s no need to despair — now you have an excuse to wear your new rain jacket. Practical and pretty go hand in hand with raincoats, and creative styles with refined touches make the latest raincoats a pleasure to wear.

With raincoats this cute, you’ll be wishing for a storm. Check out the freshest new flavors in wet-weather outerwear.

Transparent

Show your true colors with a rain jacket that reveals your outfit within. A transparent trench looks fresh and interesting, repels water completely, and accents your style. Wear it with a graphic printed sheath underneath to make a splash.

Color-blocked

The weather may be dreary, but that’s no reason your raincoat has to be, too. Add a burst of happy color to your drizzly walk with a modern technicolor dreamcoat. Try it with a pair of white jeans for a classic look or an artfully clashing print to push the envelope.

Metallic

Bring your wet-weather look into the stratosphere with a metallic rain jacket. Not only will these shiny coats do an effective job at keeping you dry, but the light-reflecting fabric literally brightens your day. This style isn’t for the faint of heart but can be brought back down to earth with a grounding pair of army green or black skinnies.

Updated Trench

Nothing beats a true classic, and a trench is certainly that — but why not add a fresh spin to that time-tested silhouette? Look for unexpected shapes, like a collarless or bell-shaped coat, but stick to one or two traditional elements (double-breasted, camel color, epaulets, etc.). It’s versatile, so wear it with just about anything.

One day, the weather will clear and the skies will be blue once again — but you may have a little difficulty taking off that raincoat.

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