The
clocks have gone forward and April begins to see longer days, milder temperatures
and the last of the frosts. Spring makes
a gentle appearance and along with the welcome gentle sunshine comes April showers
and a requirement for waterproof outerwear
On a grey day, its quite nice to add a little colour or pattern. I always enjoy wearing my striped trench coat, rain or shine. It’s vibrant and eye catching and although it doesn’t chase the rain away, it does make me feel good.
A
trench coat is a raincoat made of waterproof heavy-duty cotton gabardine, drill
or even leather. A classic version is double breasted, has wide lapels, raglan
sleeves and comes in various lengths ranging from just above the ankle to
just above the knee. Once only available in beige, trenches now come in an
array of colours and patterns including stripes, polka dots and checks. A
trench coat is a versatile option. Smart enough to wear to the office, yet
equally wearable with a casual outfit. The only thing it lacks is a hood.
.JPG "Laura Ashley Striped Trench Coat")
The
parka is a coat with a fur-lined hood that was invented by the Caribou Inuits to protect
from freezing Artic temperatures.
The design has been adapted over the years to
reflect different climates and trends. Spring versions still have a hood and
drawstrings at the waist but are made from a much lighter weight fabric. They
usually finish mid-thigh and have large pockets.
They too come in a wide range
of colours from plain neutrals such as khaki and beige to animal prints. Parkas
have become increasingly popular of late after being seen on the festival scene
sported by celebrities wearing shorts and wellies.
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| Boden Spring Parka, £110 |
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| Boden Spring Parka £110 |
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| Waterproof Parka, Joules, £129 |
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| Waterproof parka, Joules £129 |
A raincoat or mac usually refers to a straight, single breasted design that is waist
length. Modern raincoats are often constructed of breathable, waterproof
fabrics such as Gore-Tex, coated nylons or oilcloth. Typically, they have a
glossy surface from which raindrops roll off. From the traditional and timeless
bright yellow and navy to bold polka dots and delicate ditzy florals, the choices are
endless.
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| Rubber Coated Jacket, available in other colours, Joules £99.95 |
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| Rubber Coated Seafarer Mac, Joules £119 |
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| Short Rainy Day Mac, Boden £110 |
A bright umbrella will never go amiss but a rain hat is incredibly useful when it carrying an umbrella is impractical.
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| Waterproof Hat, Joules £29.95 |
And splashing in puddles is surely better than staying indoors…
Love Liz x
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