Now that we’re in the middle of February, we can expect a lot of rain here in the South — and incidentally, there’s plenty of that in the forecast for this week. If your old rain jacket is just about worn out, or if you’re simply looking for a stylish-yet-functional new one, I highly recommend this Urban Republic Women’s Raincoat, which you can get for under $50 on Amazon.
I bought this rain jacket in 2022, and to this day it’s still the only one I ever wear. So, how do I love it? Let’s count the ways.
Urban Republic Women’s Raincoat, $49.99
First things first: I initially bought this Urban Republic rain jacket because it came in red, which is my favorite color. But if you’re not a fan of red, you can choose from six other colors: yellow, black, navy blue, army green, baby pink and lilac purple. This jacket also comes in a wide range of sizes, from small to 3XL. I’m a busty person and normally wear a size large in women’s shirts, but I opted for an XL because I prefer my jackets to be nice and roomy. And for me, the XL works perfectly.
The exterior of this jacket is made of water-resistant polyurethane, while the interior has a striped polyester lining — mine is charcoal gray and white, which complements the bright red pretty stunningly. It also has a lined drawstring hood and a front zipper with a button tab overlay, plus two sizable pockets (with button closures) that give you plenty of room to store things including your keys, phone and a pair of gloves. While it isn’t technically “waterproof,” I’ve taken plenty of walks in light-to-moderate rain wearing this jacket and stayed nice and dry underneath.
I love that this jacket is thick enough to guard against cold drafts of wind, but not so thick that it’s uncomfortable to wear over a T-shirt on warmer days. It’s also long enough to cover my derriere when I throw it on over a pair of leggings. And the cherry on top? When I roll up the sleeves, the striped lining peeks out and gives an effortlessly chic touch to a basic outfit.
I’m not the only one who loves this jacket, by the way. The over 1,800 five-star Amazon ratings seem to agree with my assessment. “It’s a very well made lightweight rain jacket,” says one satisfied reviewer. “Great coverage from the rain and wind and a bit oversized, which is great so you can wear a thick hoodie or sweater underneath on those really cool, damp days.”
So, if you’re ready to gear up for the incoming rain, add this Urban Republic rain jacket to your cart — and thank me later!
