Ah, rain. It's an inevitability if you live in the UK. Thankfully, we've hunted down plenty of rainy-day outfits that prove that it is possible to out-style a downpour. Many a time, we have walked out of the house on the way to the office or to meet friends without an umbrella, a decent coat or even a bag that will save our outfits from the dreaded unintentionally drenched look. But because we've done this so many times, we're accustomed to knowing what to put on when the skies start to darken.
From selecting the right jacket, be it a trench coat or a cagoule, to ensuring that our trousers are just slightly cropped (when they soak up puddles, it's officially the worst) and that our trusty boots boast a wipe-clean surface, we have a host of outfit ideas that are sure to protect you from looking like you got caught in the rain (even if you did). Keep scrolling for some chic rainy-day outfit ideas, and then shop the key piece that's guaranteed to keep you warm and, most importantly, protect you from a downpour.
5 Rainy Day Outfits to Try for Winter 2024:
1. Wool Coat + Jumper + Leggings
Style Notes: Layers are a must on chilly, rainy days, and Dina serves up the perfect formula to follow with her wool blazer, knitwear and neck scarf. Add a pair of leggings that you can tack into your boots to keep your legs dry.
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Arket does the best blazers on the high street.
This looks so cosy.
Opt for knit leggings for optimum cosiness.
You can also opt for flat tall boots if you'd prefer.
Wear around the neck or over the head for protection from the rain.
2. Leather Bomber + Jeans + Hat
Style Notes: A leather, faux-leather or vinyl coat is as good as waterproof; pair it with jeans and a chunky sole Chelsea boot to avoid any chance of soggy hems.
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An investment jacket that you'll rewear this year after year.
Doesn't dark denim always look so chic?
A comfortable sole for all day wear.
French-girl approved.
3. Knit Dress + Trench + Boots
Style Notes: Trench coats are a Brit style staple, so it makes sense that many of them are water-repellent, too. You also don't have to shy away from dresses just because it's raining. Opt for a mini style to avoid wet hems and add a pair of knee-high to keep you warm.
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Barbour knows all about forever trench coats, and this one comes with a hood!
Knit dresses come into their own come winter.
My dream boots.
4. Quilted Coat + Knee-Length Skirt + Long Boots
Style Notes: Quilted coats are king when it comes to tackling a day out in the rain. Just add a skirt short enough to avoid touching the ground and a pair of chic long boots.
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Cosy and cute!
Such a great cut.
So sleek.
Opt for a larger top handle tote to store your umbrella when it stops raining.
5. Waterproof Coat + Jeans + Trainers
Style Notes: A maxi coat will offer you maximum protection from the rain, and nowadays, there are some really chic waterproof coats on the market. Add a trainer with a slightly elevated sole to keep the cuffs of your jeans from getting wet.
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This also comes in a classic black.
For extra warmth.
A great layering piece.
You'll never regret investing in high-quality denim.
A classic.
This piece was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.