Prepare for the weather wearing a Raincoat
You may think that wearing a raincoat is difficult, but in this article we will share with you some tricks to style it like an expert, without missing its purpose: to cover you from the rain.
Coats are garments that we should consider having in the closet, when the weather is varied, or it is rainy season a key garment is undoubtedly the raincoat, having it can save you and prevent you from deciding to stay at home to wet your clothes.
An important point is to choose the right raincoat, this way your investment will not go to waste, and you will have a quality garment that promises long life. Here are some criteria that we recommend you to take into account when selecting the best one for you:
The style, this is important because if you are not so much a fan of extra long garments, there are options with jacket type cuts, you can also find the traditional trench coat, the A-cut, the classics with a less stylized silhouette.
Take into account the material, there are raincoats in patent leather, the most known composition of polyester with PVC a little more industrial, leather, in others.
Type of adjustment, the type of closure is important, since most of the time when leaning for the zipper it gets stuck damaging the coat, unlike the buttons and the belt at the waist.
How to wear the Raincoat looking sophisticated?
One of the best known and most conventional raincoat designs is the rubber-like, hooded cape silhouette in red or yellow.
Today it can be found in different styles and textures more stylized, which makes it easier to find the ideal one for you.
Classic red
With a touch of color, Irina Shayk, wore an outfit with a red raincoat, accompanied by combat boots, a turtleneck top and a black cap. Another model who opted for this coat in red, was Sara Sampaio, who, like Irina, opted for an outfit in black.
Trench coat style
This type of coat, makes the raincoat look elegant and never goes out of fashion, the model Hailey Bieber gives us a perfect example, wearing a casual look with jeans, crop top and white sneakers, adds a coat of this style in green, elevating her outfit immediately with this garment.
Animal print
Create an outfit with a bold print coat, add a pair of pants in a contrasting color or if you are one of those who prefer to wear only one eye-catching garment, add the raincoat to a neutral colored look.
Neutral and pastel colors
Many times on cloudy days we do not know what to wear, in these cases there is nothing better than neutral colors or those subdued tones. Wear a wide leg pants with ugly white sneakers, a striped turtleneck top and finish by adding the raincoat in baby blue or pink, or beige.
Tall boots
The perfect allies for the raincoat are the rubber boots, besides elevating the protection against the rain, you can create amazing looks with them.
But not only rubber boots go great with this coat, other styles of boots can be a great complement, such as chelsea boots, over-the-knee boots, combat boots, ankle boots, etc.
Accessorize your raincoat
Add accessories like a fanny pack in case it's not a trench coat that has a waist belt. Give a dramatic style to your look by going for leather gloves. The undisputed companion to the raincoat is the umbrella, you can create a perfect match, in the same color, or contrasting.
Garments from the On Post collection to complete your Raincoat outfit
As you have seen, complementing your looks with the raincoat can be easy, find ideal garments to wear a casual outfit for days when what you need is a successful outfit without much effort. Get inspired by these ensembles or purchase them, the pieces are available in our collection.
With a preppy tinge, ideal for the office
Wear a school style, with a skinny pants like Pants Selene Black by Mysso Swimwear, being a basic garment in black color you can combine it with different shades, add a classic white shirt with a knitted vest over it and loafers, add a cross body bag for more comfort. Go for this outfit when the rain is light.
Styled for comfort
If the rain is constant but not cold, give a sporty touch to your outfit wearing black bikers shorts with a comfortable oversize t-shirt like Crude Vandana Shirt, the other element to avoid getting wet will be your rain boots, add a bucket hat, this combination is ideal to wear with a raincoat with intense tonality, you can match your boots with it or make contrast.
Dress the raincoat in a more chic way
On the other hand, if you are looking for an outfit with the most chic raincoat, the Paz Denim Pant, this culotte with a different design, with a touch of sarong and paper bag make it special, the fact that it is a denim, makes it versatile to wear casual or combine it with other garments to elevate it.
Our suggestion is that when you buy a raincoat, take into account the timeless designs, and the quality of these, in this way you will extend its lifetime.
At On Post, you will find tips on how to style your looks, as well as a variety of trendy garments.
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By Katia García
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