Rain Coats

Fall Fashion

The Storm-Trooper Manual: 18 Rainy-Day Essentials For Right Now

If you're on the East Coast, chances are you know Sandy (Hurricane Sandy, that is) pretty well already.

If you're on the East Coast, chances are you know Sandy (Hurricane Sandy, that is) pretty well already. But this force of nature isn't the only reason we're honing in on the rainy-day fashion essentials. As Fall settles in, and Winter is but a severe temperature drop away, it's important to have the right layers and add-ons that will not only keep you warm, but keep you dry. An umbrella is key (and we're kind of obsessed with this plaid-infused one), as is slick outerwear. Whatever your coat preference may be — anorak, puffer, or trench — we've got it in its best waterproof rendition. Plus, you'll definitely need some boot socks, toasty headgear, and, if conditions worsen, a backup travel umbrella, too. In effect, we promise the perfect mix of sleek and functional rainy-day must haves. For the complete storm-trooper detail, head right this way.

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

Shopping

Rain Man – Light Toppers For Spring (and Summer) Showers

>> The rain man doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon, so instead of getting drenched in your Summer's best, be prepared for the next shower with one of our light toppers.
Best Light Rain Jackets for Spring and Summer 2011

>> The rain man doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon, so instead of getting drenched in your Summer's best, be prepared for the next shower with one of our light toppers. Our top picks includes a bright orange oversized jacket from Jil Sander, a classic J.Crew field jacket in a new shrunken shape, and even a fresh Moncler batwing anorak dipped in a tempting army green hue. That, plus five more rainy day options in our slideshow!

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Come Fab Finding With Me: Rain Coat Challenge

Fab reader Shellper needs our help.
Stuart Weitzman at ShopStyle

Fab reader Shellper needs our help. She's in dire need of a fantastic rain coat. She brought up a good point, asking, "Wellies and Hunter boots are so popular, where are all the cute raincoats?" Are you up to the challenge? Her only requirement is that the rain coat include a hood.

I'll start you off with this Stuart Weitzman Rain Boot ($98) – I can't resist the jaguar print!

Let's go Fab Finding. Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with Rain Coat Challenge. Now, you can build outfits by creating your very own widget of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when completing your Fab Finding missions. Learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one. And here's a detailed explanation of bookmarks from GeekSugar.

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Love It or Hate It

Juicy Couture Rain Coat: Love It or Hate It?

A recent bout of rain had me in a coat conundrum.
Juicy Couture at ShopStyle

A recent bout of rain had me in a coat conundrum. It gets wet and wild in San Francisco so I've decided to invest in a cute rain coat. On my quest, I came across this Juicy Couture Belted Rain Coat ($279, originally $398). I like the bold graphic print and slim shape, but is it over the top? Rain, rain, go away . . .

Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? group. And if you want to learn how to do a blog post click here.