Top 18+ raincoats that make staying dry look good
Few things derail a good outfit faster than rain. Suddenly, suede feels reckless, silk’s out of the question, and anything remotely “precious” is a liability. Enter: plastic, rubber, and other functional fabrics. Practical? Sure. Chic? Historically… no. But a well-edited wardrobe knows: utility and style can (and should) absolutely coexist.
Rainy days are, in a way, the ultimate styling challenge—the kind that rewards the creatively prepared. Yes, you can rotate in some well chosen accessories. But without a solid raincoat—the kind that can handle some style heavy lifting—you’re playing defence.
The ELLE Edit Of The Best Rain Coats:
- Best Short: Camilla And Marc Astrid Rain Jacket, $700
- Best Long: H&M Rain Parka With StormMove, $269
- Best Trench: L’academie By Marianna Layne Trench Coat, $347
- Best Statement: Ganni Ruffled Checked Leopard-Print Shell Parka, $1,550
- Best Heavy Duty: Lululemon Oversized Cocoon Rain Coat, $369
Whether worn over a slip dress and boots à la Alexa Chung at Glastonbury or styled with a baseball cap and a suit like that enviably cool woman on your commute, nothing extends your wardrobe’s range like a chic raincoat.
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Depending on your climate and commute, a water-resistant style teamed with a sturdy umbrella might do the trick—but for the truly torrential, we’ve included some heavy-duty waterproof options too. Below, discover the best raincoats, jackets, and capes to keep you covered—from the lightest drizzle to full-on downpours.
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Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_CAMILLA & MARC Astrid Rain Jacket
CAMILLA & MARC
Astrid Rain Jacket
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_LULULEMON Oversized Cocoon Rain Coat
LULULEMON
Oversized Cocoon Rain Coat
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_TOTEME Hooded Recycled-Shell Coat
TOTEME
Hooded Recycled-Shell Coat
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_GANNI Ruffled Checked Leopard-Print Shell Parka
GANNI
Ruffled Checked Leopard-Print Shell Parka
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_TORY BURCH Belted Shell Trench Coat
TORY BURCH
Belted Shell Trench Coat
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_RAINS Long Rain Jacket
RAINS
Long Rain Jacket
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_P.JOHNSON FEMME Rain Mac
P.JOHNSON FEMME
Rain Mac
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_&OTHERSTORIES Technical Nylon Hooded Parka
&OTHERSTORIES
Technical Nylon Hooded Parka
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_J.CREW Perfect Raincoat
J.CREW
Perfect Raincoat
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_DAMSON MADDER Anja Reversible Shower-Proof Trench
DAMSON MADDER
Anja Reversible Shower-Proof Trench
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_H&M Rain Parka With StormMove™
H&M
Rain Parka With StormMove
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_STUDIO NICHOLSON Holin Rain Coat
STUDIO NICHOLSON
Holin Rain Coat
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_MATTEAU Long Macintosh Gabardine Coat
MATTEAU
Long Macintosh Gabardine Coat
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_EMME Montparnasse Raincoat
EMME
Montparnasse Raincoat
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_STUTTERHEIM Mosebacke Long Raincoat
STUTTERHEIM
Mosebacke Long Raincoat
Best Cool Raincoats_ELLE_L'ACADEMIE by Marianna Layne Trench Coat
L’ACADEMIE
by Marianna Layne Trench Coat
