Chic hooded raincoats DO exist - here are 15 of my favourites to keep you dry (and stylish) in drizzly weather
On rainy days, throw one of these on – no umbrella needed
As I peeled back my bedroom curtains to reveal sheets upon sheets of unrelenting rain, I sighed. My lightweight, leopard-print GANNI coat had served me well on warmer days but sadly it is no match for the drizzle we are currently being plagued with. 'Don't you have a rain-proof mac you can wear?' my partner asked. I shook my head and shuddered. Does a chic hooded raincoat exist, I wondered.
I'm happy to report that indeed, if you look hard enough, you can find stylish rain macs. Moreover, I've done the trawling for you so you need only pick your favourite, throw it on with a cardigan and jeans or your favourite gym wear, and stay dry until the sun starts shining.
From city-ready, utility-inspired styles to workout-friendly cropped shapes, classic gabardine jackets and even coloured options, these raincoats are lightweight, water-resistant – and all importantly – look good.
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The water-repellant parka
Parka's are insulated coats which usually fall to the waist or knee and include useful additions like hoods, drawstring waists and ample pockets. This makes their water repellant iterations a great choice for cold yet rainy days which I'm sadly sure we're going to be seeing many of come winter.
The rubberised rain coat
A rubberised raincoat is so chic that you'll want to wear it even when the skies are clear. But fear not, when the heavens open they will keep you dry – all thanks to the water-repellent coating. These look excellent layered atop a sleek knit, midi skirt and knee-high boots for an interesting contrast.
The cropped raincoat
While full length styles of course offer maximum protection from any unwanted downpours sometimes you don't need quite so much coverage. That's where a cropped and waist length rain jacket excel as they allow for plenty of movement while still keeping you dry.
The waterproof cape
With a full skirted shape, these cape style rain coats make maximum impact. Not only are these great for wearing day-to-day but they're also a smart choice if you need to slip your bag underneath your coat to ensure it stays dry too.
The hooded trench coat
If I'm still yet to convince you that a raincoat can look chic, you may want to go for a hooded trench coat. While they won't offer you as much protection as the other styles on this list they are perfect for light showers are look eternally stylish.
