Want an actual waterproof coat with a hood for muggy weather.

[SwedishEdith]

Have had to resort to my only truly waterproof coat today but it's too warm for this weather. I'm boiling. Is a cagoule really the only option? Are Uniqlo's jackets really not waterproof? I am trying to avoid using an umbrella as carry enough to work as it is

Being stylish would be great but I don't hold out much hope.

I have two of these (in different colours). They're fully waterproof and squish into a bag fairly well. They're won't be featured in Vogue any time soon but I've seen a lot worse.

https://gb.tretorn.com/rain-jackets-tretorn/wings-rainjacket-14

Regatta 3 in 1 long waterproof. Meant to be £200 but you can pick up much, much cheaper.

Anything waterproof is always going to feel a bit sweaty since it’s by definition not breathable. This is why I use umbrellas, but appreciate you are carrying a lot already… however if you are like
me and hate the sweaty feeling, it might be easier to look for different bag solutions so you can carry a brolly?

Uniqlo
https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/blocktech-half-coat-456072.html?dwvar_456072_color=COL09&dwvar_456072_size=SMA004

Oh, that's not bad. I thought it was lined at first but it's not.

Thanks @BrownieNut - will investigate

@minipie , I know what you mean but sometimes a brolly just won't stop the hair frizz either.

Thanks. Are they properly waterproof though? Or waterproof enough to walk 30 minutes in the rain and not get wet?

Yes absolutely, nicely lightweight too. Size down though as they come up large!

Thanks @SiobahnRoy

I’ve got this. Light and fully waterproof. Nice big hood as well. It looks really small on the model but the sleeves are nice and long.
https://www.moresports.com/products/hunter-ladies-original-lightweight-waterproof-jacket-1

I’ve got a couple of these. Swedish brand. I’ve also got a lap top bag that I adore that they make but I try not to match the bag to the jacket! Loads of different colours. Totally waterproof. I like the longer length styles for work - smarter (I feel) and covers more of my work clothes because I can have long walks.

https://www.uk.rains.com/collections/jackets-women/products/long-jacket-female?variant=46767974973778

Thanks @FLOWER1982 . In the sale as well.

Protected Species. Every time. Totally waterproof but soft and with a hood that stays up. I lost my first one but bought another straight away!

Nice as well @MadeInChorley , thanks.

https://www.protected-species.com/

Thanks, will investigate that one as well.

The Rains jacket is very light and easy to shove in a handbag. Good hood too. I am
quite obsessed with rainwear (West of Scotland upbringing) and like Didrikson coats and Ilse Jacobsen too - the latter is perfect for autumn but too thick for summer and stiffer material.
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Next online do a different varied range of coats/jackets including waterproof . I know this as have recently bought one .

Have also bought a couple of waxed hats from Amazon , didn't want to rely on brollies for windier weather .

Rains ones are good

I have two lightweight fully waterproof coats. One is a Protected Species one, which I wear if I need to look smart(er). Otherwise it’s a long orange (“cayenne”) one from Barbour. Not cheap but currently on sale and has a fabulous hood. https://www.outdoorandcountry.co.uk/womens-barbour-international-autodrome-waterproof-jacket.html?c=Cayenne%20/%20Black&gclid=CjwKCAjw_aemBhBLEiwAT98FMjVwAXaYLPN0ne3lqEdorHpe84bOtaOTLqiKmvoBRkKuhSRY96uzlhoCZHUQAvD_BwE

Nice coat but why does the model look like her mums forced her to wear something and she's fuming!

Packable waterproof jacket
I have bought this one following recommendations on another thread, waiting for it to arrive still but it does have good reviews for being waterproof yet lightweight so hopefully it won't be too hot to wear

Have just ordered one from Mountain Warehouse. No idea what it's like but needed something light. Will report back when it arrives.

Second this. ££££ though. And I flipping ripped a hole in mine the first time I wore it (it got caught on a door handle as I was trying to 'escort' a tantruming DS out of a party 😡)