If you've heard one too many complaints about this year's relentless rain, you're not alone. With forecasts predicting 13 days of continuous downpours, it's time to embrace spring showers with style. For seasoned Londoners, a reliable raincoat is essential armour against drizzle and storms alike.
Investing in a good raincoat is a smart move in the UK, where it rains roughly half the year. But style needn't be sacrificed for function. Wet weather chic is possible, and we've found the best-looking and best-performing options to keep you dry all spring.
Sweaty Betty's Motion trench is lightweight, breathable, and waterproof, perfect for unsettled weather. Available in tan, black, or a playful hounds check print, it features pockets and a matching belt for a tailored look.
Danish brand RAINS excels in wet weather gear. Their A-shape jacket offers neck-to-knee protection with a brimmed hood and self-tie belt. Choose from utilitarian beige, black, blue, or the striking vinyl-effect cream and Raven shades.
Another RAINS jacket, with a camouflage pattern, shields against light rain and icy winds. Note it lacks a hood, so keep an umbrella handy. GANNI's collaboration with Barbour delivers a longline leopard-print parka with ample pockets and a contrast tartan collar, perfect for striding through puddles.
Swedish brand Stutterheim keeps things functional and minimalist. The Opal raincoat has an A-line cut that allows for layering underneath, available in four colours, with black being a classic choice.
