womens raincoats

Womens raincoats are designed to ward off rain water from the body of the wearer. Early raincoats were treated with a rubberized solution that was applied to the fabric. In the Eighteenth Century women’s raincoats were extremely bulky and difficult to wear. This type of raincoat was followed by one called the MacIntosh which was [...]

During the nineteen century women’s clothing was bulky and uncomfortable to wear with a coat. The women preferred to wear capes whether the weather was nice or rainy. Womens raincoats have come a long way since the nineteenth century and notwithstanding the long history of raincoats for women, they have managed to come into the [...]

The long raincoat is a popular design in the raincoats for women. It can be made of PVC or a rubberized material to make it water repellant or water proof. The ladies long raincoat comes in colors and they can also be purchased in the form of a reversible long raincoat. The long reversible raincoat [...]

Before hooded raincoats for women were invented during bad weather women had to resort to wearing whatever was available. The womens rain jacket or coat did not exist and often a primitive cape was their only protection. In the days of long ago, women wore hooded capes in the rain because the dresses that they [...]

Until recently I found that raincoats were not the most fashionable garments on the market. It seems that raincoats for women were made to be used for one purpose and one purpose only and that was, to wear when it rained. The color choice for women’s raincoats was either black or brown and an occasional [...]

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Which Is The Best Womens Parka?Which Is The Best Womens Parka?
When you think of a parka you may picture an old fashioned long coat with fur around the hood.  This is no longer the case as the womens parka is extremely fashionable and is a lovely coat to have. The womens Dory Parka by Lands End is just one of the extremely popular raincoats for women. It is...
Why Are Ladies Waterproof Jackets A Must Have Item?Why Are Ladies Waterproof Jackets A Must Have Item?
For unexpected bad weather ladies waterproof jackets are a must. You can fill your closet with a range of different raincoats, but a rain jacket can be popped into your suitcase without taking up the extra space required for some other raincoats for women. No matter where you live in the world...
Pink Womens Rain Jackets - Are They Still Cute?Pink Womens Rain Jackets - Are They Still Cute?
Womens rain jackets have always been the rage especially when they became available in colors such as bright red, combination of colors such as pink and red as well as pink and grey and all pink. When pink rain jackets became popular they were considered to be cute but there was more to them...
Designer Raincoats - Who Are The Leading Designers?Designer Raincoats - Who Are The Leading Designers?
With fashion being so important to the modern woman there has been a huge rise in the amount of designer raincoats hitting the stores. The weather can be unpredictable wherever you are in the world, and there’s no question that raincoats for women can be extremely useful. Not only do they look...
What's Hot In Summer Jackets This Season?What's Hot In Summer Jackets This Season?
Summer jackets come in loads of different styles ranging from a blazer to a thicker trench coat so whatever you require there is definitely a jacket out there for you this summer. If its red hot outside but the rain decides to fall then a light and airy womens rain jacket is a must. Not only will...
Why Choose Women's Vinyl Raincoats?Why Choose Women's Vinyl Raincoats?
Back in the late 1960’s women’s vinyl raincoats were all the rage. Usually the monochrome look was completed by the wearing of black or white shiny knee length boots. It was around the time of the mini skirt that vinyl became so popular, and the new found freedom allowed women to express...