Recommend your rain jacket - criteria within

[Anonymous]

I bought a joules raincoat that fits this description. Love it. Great for work- not so much for a hike.
https://www.joulesusa.com/Women/Clothing/Padstow/Waterproof-Raincoat?size=10&id=220518|FRNAVY|10

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any of these work for a plus sized woman?

PP who suggested Columbia Arcadia II. I bought one for my MIL, she is about size 16-18, I think I got 2X for her. It fits and it does its job.

[Anonymous]

I like Rains:

https://www.us.rains.com/collections/jackets-women

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any of these work for a plus sized woman?

The rei one ( I was the pp ) comes in plus

https://www.rei.com/product/174118/rei-co-op-rainier-long-line-rain-jacket-womens-plus-sizes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any of these work for a plus sized woman?

I recommended the thigh length LLBean with liner – it comes in plus size, but the XL probably fits up to an 18 or so, depending on build.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just got this one but with a warmer lining. A tiny bit over your budget: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/82669?page=h2off-rain-jacket-mesh-lined&bc=516567&feat=516567-GN0&csp=a&gnrefine=1*GENDER*Womens&pos=28

I have the longer version with the zip out lining and absolutely love it.

wish these had better colors

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I bought a joules raincoat that fits this description. Love it. Great for work- not so much for a hike.
https://www.joulesusa.com/Women/Clothing/Padstow/Waterproof-Raincoat?size=10&id=220518|FRNAVY|10

I like this! How does the sizing run? I'm short, but athletically built - small waist, bigger in hips. Size 6 for the most part.

[Anonymous]

I agree with Helly Hansen, but I also got one YEAR ago at Eddie Bauer that would fit the brief. I honestly don’t think it had a brand besides “Gortex”. Mid thigh, brand less, waterproof, breathable (lots of vents) and a generous hood.

[Anonymous]

OP, if you tend to heat up (as I do) the armpit zip vents are essential. Don't even consider buying a raincoat without them!

[Anonymous]

Patagonia Torrentshell. This is an amazing rain jacket (I finally splurged, tired of getting wet). On sale now at REI. Rated the highest by NY Times Wirecutter, and I agree with them.

https://www.rei.com/product/215176/patagonia-torrentshell-3l-jacket-womens?sku=2151760043&store=&CAWELAID=120217890015692992&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=&CATCI=&cm_mmc=PLA_Google_P-Max&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIueLm5J_IgQMVrfPICh31qAk_EAQYAyABEgL39vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, if you tend to heat up (as I do) the armpit zip vents are essential. Don't even consider buying a raincoat without them!

What are some good, long (not hip/butt) rain jackets with the armpit vents?

[Anonymous]

Not sure if they make trenches with armit vents. But look at this website, if anyone, Scandivanian would have this figured out: https://www.outnorth.com/ilse-jacobsen/women-s-raincoat-218sp

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Patagonia Torrentshell. This is an amazing rain jacket (I finally splurged, tired of getting wet). On sale now at REI. Rated the highest by NY Times Wirecutter, and I agree with them.

https://www.rei.com/product/215176/patagonia-torrentshell-3l-jacket-womens?sku=2151760043&store=&CAWELAID=120217890015692992&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=&CATCI=&cm_mmc=PLA_Google_P-Max&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIueLm5J_IgQMVrfPICh31qAk_EAQYAyABEgL39vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

It's not long enough though. OP wants leg coverage. I used to have a jacket like this and it kept my torso and arms dry but in a downpour, my jeans would wind up soaked through.

[Anonymous]

I have the Joules raincoat linked above and love it. It runs big - I’m typically between a US 14-16 and the UK 18 is large on me. It’s completely waterproof !

[Anonymous]

I have one from Athleta (a few years ago) that I really like and which meets most of your criteria - I'm not sure what your standards are for "breathable" though.