While I love my classic trench as much as the next French-girl-wannabe (haha), sometimes I just want a rain jacket that feels more like a pick-me-up. And/or/especially when it’s raining, drizzling, or just oppressively gray. So I set out on something of a quest, looking for cute rain jackets that were waterproof, useful and also…really, really pretty.
And if you’re looking for rain jacket outfit inspiration…our guide, 3 Rainy Day Outfits To Copy, is exactly that.
10 Pretty Rain Jackets In Gorgeous Colors, Cool Silhouettes, Or Chic Prints
Instead of leaning into bright pops of color*, I found raincoats in soft plaids and gingham, florals, lots of pink and the prettiest shades of blue. Let’s get into it.
*That said, if you are looking for a bright pop of color…this bright red Lole rain jacket is haunting my dreams. FWIW.
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1. Quince Weather Proof Oversized Rain Jacket
Where To Buy: Quince
This waterproof rain jacket under $100 is a beauty! I especially love the ‘storm blue’ color, and the incredibly chic and practical shape. Not only is it long enough to cover your bum (really good for serious rain), but I love that the fit is oversized, which means it’ll fit beautifully over sweaters. The range of colors is pretty stellar (I also like the ‘tea green‘).
2. Barbour Kinsale Tartan Showerproof Jacket
Where To Buy: Nordstrom | Free People
This plaid Barbour raincoat literally stopped me in my tracks. I have never seen a dreamier raincoat! There’s an almost cape-like quality to the cut, and the plaid is stunning. Barbour makes some of the most functional, high-quality, waterproof rain jackets around, and the little details – like the cool, drawstring hood detail – make these coats extra-special.
3. Cotopaxi Rayu Rain Parka
Where To Buy: Cotopaxi
This fully waterproof, lightweight parka from Cotopaxi is so cheery and fun. And Cotopaxi doesn’t mess around with tech specs, either – this one will definitely withstand a downpour. I love when the legit outdoorsy guys get the style so right. That color-blocking is fantastic.
Oh and ps. Cotopaxi is one of the most sustainable companies out there, too. Gold star.
4. Boden Striped Longline Rain Mac
Where To Buy: Boden
Um…guys? Hot. Pink. Snaps. Only Boden would come up with such a genius way to dress up a classic olive raincoat (and the arms stripes are such a cool detail). Fully waterproof, taped seams (I found out the hard way that these really matter in a downpour – Free People take note!!), and an internal drawstring waist. I also love the longer length here – it’s sure to keep you covered.
5. Damson Madder Matilda Gingham Hooded Raincoat
Where To Buy: Nordstrom | Anthropologie
Damson Madder is known for playful, wildly feminine interpretations of classics, and once again, they do NOT disappoint. In fact, these pretty little details on this gingham raincoat – the picnic print itself, the blue drawcord toggles, the cinched-in silhouette – strike me as especially unexpected (and unique!!) on a functional raincoat. Love it.
6. Boden Lightweight Rain Mac
Where To Buy: Boden
Boden with the colorful snaps and drawstrings yet again – those little details really make all the difference. It has a perfectly boxy shape I love (the curve back hem helps) and crops right between the waist and hips. Fully waterproof, with the taped seams.
7. Halfdays Mary Rain Jacket
Where To Buy: Halfdays | Maisonette | REI
Halfdays has been making some of my favorite tech jackets for years – they really focus on blending seriously cool style with technical performance (their skiwear, as one example, is freaking fantastic). This white rain jacket – fully waterproof, made from recycled nylon with a removable hood, taped seams, and adjustable cuffs – is so chic, I’d wear it even when it’s not raining. Like most of their jackets, this rain jacket can be worn cinched at the waist (as pictured), or A-line and swingy. Both ways are so chic. And if white isn’t your thing, there’s a gorgeous navy and a few other limited edition colors (but no one does navy better than Halfdays, fyi).
8. The North Face Daybreak Rain Jacket
Where To Buy: The North Face | Nordstrom | Zappos
Waterproof, windproof, breathable and made of recycled materials…but also…piiiiiink. While the drawcord waist and encased-elastic cuffs for extra rain protection are great, it’s that absolutely epic collar and hood on this pink rain jacket that really does it for me.
9. Lands End Waterproof Hooded Packable Raincoat
Where To Buy: Lands End
This floral rain jacket has almost Alice-in-Wonderland vibes that totally get me. Oh and this raincoat is available in regular, petite, tall and plus sizes (claps!!), and it’s even more adjustable with an interior drawcord. It has a moisture-wicking interior mesh lining to keep you dry even if it gets humid. And for days that you’re on the move or traveling? This packable raincoat folds away into the lower-right pocket, so throw it in your bag justincase.
10. Barbour Blearigg Water Repellent Longline Hooded Jacket
Where To Buy: Shopbop | Anthro | Tuckernuck
The overall cool slouchiness and oversized sleeves speak for themselves, and I love that they went with muted tones for the color-blocking (with pops of ballerina pink!!). As for the functional stuff – the hood’s detachable, there’s welt handwarmer pockets and it’s consider “showerproof”.
xo,
S
