Women’s Raincoats – My Quest For Cute and Practical
Posted on May 28, 2009 by Miss Britt in Style
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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Posted on May 28, 2009 by Miss Britt in Style
I’ll take this one for Avitable:
Using a “raincoat” is something usually the man does, Britt.
I LOVE cute raincoats! I bought one for my MIL a few years ago, and I’ve never seen it on her! Makes me so mad – I wanted it for myself!
You are just too cute sometimes! I love the banner pic at the top!
You do realize that when it’s rainy season in Florida it’s also summer in Florida, right? I’m sweating just looking at those.
@Finn, why must you bother me with these practical details? RED AND SHINY!!
Oooohhhhh
And look at THIS one
http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Last-Kiss-Funnel-Neck-Belted-Tulip-Bottom-Coat/3476828/product.html
@Britt’s Mom, OMG YOU ARE CHANNELING YOUR MOTHER RIGHT NOW!!
you look gud girl wasup?
Dude. That’s hilarious. I was JUST telling my husband I need a raincoat! He laughed at me and was all, “We live in FLORIDA.” And I was all, “So?” His defense: “They get hot.” Sigh.
He also made fun of my rain boots. (For some cute ones, check out Chooka or even Target’s selection! I myself might even indulge in a pair of Crocs Georgies…)
You might want to consider looking at the women’s section for a Carhartt raincoat. The women’s line was launched only 2 years ago, and is growing more and more everday. That way your body will be flattered and you’ll be protected. No big brown box
I bought the CUTEST red trench coat at Old Navy a few months ago. I wanted to cry when I realized it was still to damned cold to wear it, even with a sweater underneath.
But now? Oh man, I rock that thing rain or shine.
@Sheila (Charm School Reject), I tried on that trench coat!!!!!
I wanted to CRY that it was way, way too big for my frame. I just couldn’t find a size that fit like it should. Such a shame. So glad YOU get to enjoy it!
Hilarious that I would google “cute womens raincoats” while looking for a Christmas present and come up with you as the first hit!