Beat the rain while looking stylish!
Spring and early summer are wet months, so an effective raincoat is necessary. However, if you are heading to work, out on the town, or running to the store, you don't need a technical raincoat. While an expensive, Gore-Tex jacket with a technical cut and design may be ideal for harsh weather when climbing or skiing, it does not offer the day-to-day, street-ready style that you want. Luckily, many brands offer stylish raincoats that look great around town while keeping you dry! Here are our picks for the best looking raincoats around:
The
Portia Jacket from Prana is a simple and lightweight, yet protective long raincoat, with a fun and stylish pattern that will bring joy to the soggiest days. Featuring a lightweight 2.5 layer construction with a waterproof/breathable membrane, the
Portia Jacket will keep water out, while keeping you dry from condensation from within the jacket. The longer length and adjustable ruched waistline offer maximum coverage and a fashionable fit, while an internal pocket with a media port ensures that your electronics will stay dry. This patterned raincoat offers the stylish rain protection you need to keep you dry and looking great!
Arc'teryx has a long-established reputation as one of the premier technical outerwear brands in the world, trusted by mountaineers and alpine athletes around the world . They produce consistently reliable jackets and other outerwear to handle the toughest weather and most extreme environments, while offering an exceptional fit. The
Codetta Coat from Arc'teryx boasts the same level of extreme weather protection and perfected fit found in their technical pieces, but in a fashionable, city-ready package. Featuring durable, waterproof/breathable 3 layer Gore-Tex construction, taped seams and a full-coverage hood, the
Codetta is prepared for the harshest rain and winter weather.  Additionally, a flattering women's-specific cut, articulated arms and elbows and gusseted underarms provide a comfortable tailored fit.
The
 Soma Plasmic Trench is a stylish long rain coat that draws heavily fromÂ
Mountain Hardwear's technical Plasmic jackets. Featuring a 2.5 layer Dry.Q Core waterproof/breathable membrane and a durable 70 denier face fabric with a heathered-mélange texture, the
Soma Plasmic Trench combines technical rain protection with fashionable style. A full coverage hood, velcro cuffs and a full-length waterproof zipper will keep the weather out, while an internal waist cinch provides a great fit. If you want a stylish rain jacket for everyday use with the heart of a technical piece, the is a perfect choice.
Lole is known as a cool, stylish fitness and yoga brand.
The Cumulus Jacket from Lole is a subdued, stylish jacket with a 2.5 layer waterproof construction. Featuring an adjustable hood, zippered hand pockets, underarm ventilation and a flattering fit, theÂ
Cumulus Jacket will keep you dry and comfortable on the stormiest days. Perfect for wearing around town, on a hike or on your way to yoga class!
The
Arc'teryx Beta LT is a fully featured, premium technical jacket, suited for alpine climbing, skiing and harsh weather. However, the clean lines, attention to detail and classic style that
Arc'teryx is known for  translates well to daily use. Featuring a Gore-Tex Pro 3 layer membrane, which sandwiches a waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex membrane between a lightweight 40 denier face fabric and an absorbent micro grid backer, the
Beta LT offers extreme weather protection and maximum breathability in super-lightweight jacket. Micro-taped seams, a helmet compatible hood and waterproof zippers keep rain out, while a trim silhouette and articulated arms give the jacket an exceptionally precise fit. If you want a technical rain jacket that you can use for hiking, skiing or climbing that also looks great as a daily, around town piece the
Arc'teryx Beta LT is a perfect choice.
The Prana Eliza jacket is heavy on both style and weather protection. In contrast to the simpleÂ
Prana Portia Jacket, the
Eliza Jacket has a nuanced, fashionable design that conveys an air of sophistication. At its core, the
Eliza Jacket is a functional piece of rain protection. It features a 2.5 layer waterproof/breathable membrane, fully sealed seams, a DWR finish, waterproof zipper and a full-coverage stowaway hood, so you will stay dry and comfortable on stormy days. Yet this is no bare-bones climbing or hiking shell; fashionable details and intricate design choices make the
Eliza a chic choice for around town. With a heathered woven plain weave face fabric that adds texture and style and a removable belt, this jacket ensures that you will look great when the weather doesn't.
Often you head to work or out on the town, the weather is uncertain. It's nice to have a rain jacket that is designed with lightweight fabrics and can pack down to a compact size. TheÂ
Rab Cohort Jacket is a perfect option for those unexpected rain showers, days with spotty weather, or if you want something compact that can fit easily into a backpack, messenger bag or purse. Featuring a feather-light Pertex Shield+ 2.5 layer fabric, the
Cohort Jacket weighs just 290 grams and packs down to the size of a baseball. The simple design of this jacket isn't flashy or overly technical, which is great for wearing around town!
Spring and early summer are wet months, so an effective raincoat is necessary. However, if you are heading to work, out on the town, or running to the store, you don't need a technical raincoat. While an expensive, Gore-Tex jacket with a technical cut and design may be ideal for harsh weather when climbing or skiing, it does not offer the day-to-day, street-ready style that you want. Luckily, many brands offer stylish raincoats that look great around town while keeping you dry! Here are our picks for the best looking raincoats around: