Fashionable Parkas, Jackets And Raincoats For The Rainy Season From $20
Stay warm and dry with these sleek options from $20
If you didn’t already know, Singapore receives plenty of rainfall each year, averaging 167 days of the year according to the Meteorological Service Singapore.
So heed our advice: have one of these stylish parkas, jackets and raincoats at arm’s reach whenever you head out the door to prevent yourself from being caught in a downpour. Some of these shopping picks can be folded to a pocket-friendly size, while others are sleek enough to be styled with everyday outfits.
This parka is perfect for the cold, rainy season. Equipped with adjustable tabs and snap buttons, the parka is a functional piece that you’ll find yourself reaching out for when it gets gloomy in Singapore. What’s more, it also comes with an adjustable drawstring opening at the back and metal zip fastening at the front with snap buttons.
Made with lightweight water-repellent nylon fabric, this Uniqlo parka (with a hood) will keep you warm, and can be folded into a convenient interior pocket.
We like this H&M parka as the roomy design is fitted with adjustable drawstrings at the waist and hem that you can cinch the waist with. It is also available in light pink and black/dark grey.
If you carry important documents or electronics with you regularly, then this oversized parka made with recycled polyester will be large enough to protect you and your bag. The parka is built with a drawstring hood.
This Mango parka is another oversized option to choose from. Aside from its versatile look, this number also comes with button fastening at the front and a rope belt, so you can tie it up and cinch your waist.
Also available in beige, this trench coat-style parka is made with a durable water-repellent finish to ensure your body stays dry during a downpour. Remember to carry a brolly, as this doesn’t come with a hood.
Part of a collab with supermodel Karlie Kloss, this parka is made with lightweight recycled polyester ripstop to protect you from the wind and water. The striking colour is a bonus if you’re into night runs. The parka is built with a draw cord-adjustable hood.
When the mercury dips, you’ll want to find a parka that’s not only comfortable but also keeps you warm. A reliable piece to invest in would be this parka from Marks & Spencer. It’s made with cotton blend fabric and comes with an adjustable lined hood and a high neckline to help protect you against the elements.
Under Armour employed its UA Storm technology that offers water-repelling, wind-resistant and breathable qualities in key areas, such as a mesh vent construction at the back, so you can be shielded from the elements without feeling overheated. Its reflective details are useful for low-light conditions. Besides purple, this jacket is also available in black.
To inject some sunshine into your rainy day outfit, go for this wasabi green rain poncho from Lululemon. Built with a cinchable hood, this poncho is also available in black.
Text: Ho Guo Xiong & Shazrina Shamsudin/HerWorld