Since we needed to make a last-minute change to the calendar, we got to thinking about what people might be looking for. Well, it’s definitely the rainy season… so at least for me, it’s rainwear. So since half of our team lives in the rain for over half of the year, I thought to ask the rain experts, the EHD Portland team. I picked their brains on what their favorite cute but really good raincoats and boots were. Here are my findings…
This was the first jacket they sent through. Gretchen says she really likes this brand a lot and it’s easy to see why. Its unisex utilitarian style paired with the fact it’s water and windproof, all while being lightweight is pretty great. The longer length is nice too. What’s also really nice is that it’s not crazy expensive either. Oh, and there are 12 other colors to choose from! They did say it was a good dupe for this next one I’m about to show you.
This one though is THE crowd favorite. When Gretchen texted me she said this was both her and Kaitlin’s (photographer) favorite. It’s also the same brand Emily is wearing in the opening image from 2017! Needless to say, it’s a classic. This one is on the pricier side but is a workhorse that will last you a long time.
This one I found with a little of my own research. The brand is super trusted and who can resist a classic yellow raincoat?! Curious George in the coolest way:) It does come in navy blue too if that’s more your speed.
Now, this one really grabbed my attention when they sent over the link because of those big utility pockets. So cool, right!? Gretchen said she hadn’t tried this one in person but LOVES her puffer from this same brand and the reviews on the site are really good.
This was one of my finds (obviously the Portland gals aren’t buying new jackets every year so I wanted a few more options). The color is awesome (also comes in black), the reviews are even better and if you are someone who likes their jackets to have a slightly defined waist, this one has a cinch on the inside of it. It also goes up to 3x in petite, regular, and tall!
For a more fashion-forward option that’s water-resistant, this one reminds me of the one I own and love. Getting to wear it is the only reason I’m ok with rainy days. The gold accents pop in such a fun way and it also has some drawstrings if you like some customizable cinching.
For the final jacket, I chose this modern cutie that’s currently on sale for $50! It’s water-repellent, has a hood and a way for you to tuck in if you don’t want it out, and overall looks very chic. From the reviews, it does run a little big but that’s also great for easy layering!
Now, let’s get into a few of our favorite rain boots…
These are a pair that Emily has and LOVES. They are Sorel so not a huge surprise that they both look great (that brown tone is so pretty!) and keep her nice and dry. Speaking of Sorel…
Em bought these extremely cool Sorel’s a couple of years ago and they are still on a heavy rotation. She’s wearing them in the opening photo on the beach! I remember her raving about how comfortable and cool she felt in them. They don’t seem to have the plain black anymore but I really love this color too.
So that’s it for us. While I was writing this post I got a flashflood warning…whether it’s one of these or pieces you own, stay prepared!
