No matter where you live, a nice raincoat is something every woman should have in her closet. A woman’s raincoat is essential because it protects you as well as your wardrobe from rain. As a woman, your days are jam-packed with work and other responsibilities and you may not have time to run home to change if you get soaked in a rain storm. When dressing for the day, the last thing you want to do is worry about bringing a change of clothes because your raincoat did not protect you well enough.

When choosing between different women’s raincoats you need to consider your specific needs. The type of woman’s raincoat you need depends on the climate you live in, and the amount of time you will be spending outside amongst the aversive elements. If you are someone that is rarely outside, you may not need to spend as much money on a raincoat as someone who needs to walk 10 city blocks to work. These factors will help you decide on the right fabric and the correct length to ensure your raincoat will not become a wet rag when the first rainfall hits. Still, a woman’s raincoat will protect you better than an umbrella would, especially on a rainy day.

The most effective type of raincoats are ones where the water will bead and then roll off of your jacket. This type of raincoat is waterproof as well as breathable. You want your raincoat to be breathable so that when you finally arrive to where you need to go, you are not a sweaty mess.

If you live in a rainy climate like Atlanta or Seattle, be careful that your raincoat is more than just water resistant. Waterproof fabric is better for harsher conditions because it is heavier, warmer, and more durable than water resistant fabric. While this type of fabric may cost more, it is ideal for tougher conditions.

Water resistant is great if you want to protect from rain while playing sports. This is because the fabric is thinner, and will not be as constricting when you are trying to move around during a sporting game. This fabric is also more breathable so makes for an ideal raincoat for a woman that is sporty.

There is a third category of women’s raincoats. These are ultra light, waterproof, breathable raincoats. This type of fabric is great for women who are on traveling on business because this fabric can be packed very tightly when weight and room are scarce. The nice part about this type of rain jacket is that if you layer yourself properly, this type of fabric can be used in both warm and cool conditions making it so that you only need one rain jacket all year long.

Rain jackets come in various styles, lengths, colors, weights, and shapes. They can be professional to accent a women’s blazer, or casual looking, and can be used in either harsh conditions or more moderate conditions. You want to look good, but you also want to be protected. A woman’s raincoat can truly be her best friend when she’s in a pinch. A rain jacket is an important purchase, so make sure to take good care of yours. Be sure to regularly clean yours, and make sure to follow care instructions on your garment's label. To extend the lifetime of your jacket’s waterproof ability, you can also buy water proofing spray.