NWR/Please Help Shop for Raincoats

doeydo

I am looking for a raincoat.  I have a corduroy jacket which I usually wear unless it gets too cold in which case I wear my winter jacket.  However, at my job I cannot use an umbrella, so the corduroy jacket isn't cutting it. I would like one with a hood, waterproof, and bonus points if it looks good and like a grownup/lady coat.  If any of you have any recommendations, I'd appreciate it.

MobKaz

Nothing beats a classic London Fog, but they are water resistant, not water proof.... http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/london-fog-long-trench-coat-with-removable-hood-online-only/3869141?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Vintage+Khaki&resultback=1947&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_5_A

This is water proof...... http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/patagonia-torrentshell-trench/3410265?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=4598&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_12_D

Does your job really prevent you from using an umbrella to get from your car to your building??

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/clothing/rain-coat-reviews/best-dressy-raincoats-for-women#slide-1

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/clothing/rain-coat-reviews/best-casual-raincoats-for-women#slide-1

luckya23

I have a short North Face one, and my long one is from Land's End.

http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-stadium-squall-coat/id_243932

My winter coats are from LLBean.

doeydo

Thanks, ladies.

@MobKaz I work outside, and apparently umbrellas block my vision but hoods don't.  

MobKaz

doeydo said:

Thanks, ladies.

@MobKaz I work outside, and apparently umbrellas block my vision but hoods don't.  

If you work outdoors, you probably need to have hands free, but honestly, has your management never seen this before............?

MobKaz

MobKaz said:

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doeydo said:

Thanks, ladies.

@MobKaz I work outside, and apparently umbrellas block my vision but hoods don't.  

If you work outdoors, you probably need to have hands free, but honestly, has your management never seen this before............?

There are actually some semi-attractive ponchos.


 I originally went to the Nordstrom website because they had an awesome rain slicker a few years back.  The hood sat like a cowl until/unless you needed to use it.  It was really smart looking but extremely functional and practical. It could be belted as well.