The rainy season has officially begun here in Florida.  I can tell because it has rained every single day for the last week and a half.

All that precipitation has got me scouring the Internet for a new raincoat.

I used to have this super cute cobalt blue raincoat.  And no, not when I was six.  I was an adult and I prayed for rain so that I would have the chance to wear that beautiful slicker.  I have no clue what happened to it, but I am blaming the raincoat’s mysterious disappearance on my husband.  Just because.

Whatever happened to that raincoat, the point is that I need a new one.

I want something that is as cute as it is sensible and as flattering as I would expect any article of clothing to be.

Carhartt PVC Coat with Detachable Hood

Meh.  While anything from Carhartt is guaranteed to be practical, the shape of this raincoat is also guaranteed to make me look like I’m wearing a box.  A big, brown, refrigerator box.

DKNY Ruffle Trim Metallic Trench Coat

This DKNY belted trench coat is much more flattering and the blue metallic color makes it fun and cute, too!  Unfortunately, the $220 price tag – while probably worth the craftsmanship – puts the DKNY raincoat out of my price range.  Oh, the trials or a fashionista on a budget!

Big Chill Women’s Belted Trench Coat

Now these are more my style.  I love that they are longer because I have big hips.  The belt is a must because I need to pretend to have a waist.  And the red and white are gorgeous.  But the best part is the price.  These beautiful raincoats are only $19.99 at Overstock!

Now I just need to find a new pair of galoshes…

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