The definitive mum rain coat
Filed Under Stuff | April 14, 2008
When we first broached the topic of funky kids’ rain gear last fall we received a comment from a local mum who wanted to find, and we quote, “something stylish and waterproof for myself. I don’t want to look like I’m ready to hike the West Coast trail every time I head out for a coffee!”
Ever since then we’ve been on the hunt for the ultimate mum raincoat and after several flirtations we think we’ve finally found it. Danish designer Ilse Jacobsen – better known for her hardcore lace-up rain boots – has created a ¾ length hooded raincoat with all the bells and whistles we want from wet weather gear.
Made of natural rubber-coated cotton-polyester, the coat has a flattering slim cut (yet it’s roomy enough that you can slip a sweater on underneath) , a waist-length double zipper, plus snaps that close from top to bottom and a hood that stays put. Why do we love ¾ length? Well frankly with our waist-length rain jacket we were tired of having a wet bottom every time we ducked into the car out of the rain, or wet legs every time we went out for a long walk. Besides, we couldn’t quite see putting on rain pants for a jaunt to the grocery store.
The best thing about it? It comes in pretty much every colour under the sun. Sleek fashionista mamas can choose from white, beige, black, army or navy, while mamas who want to look upbeat on gray days have their choice of yellow, pink, turquoise or orange.
Available for $197 online or in person at gumdrops.ca. And yeah, we know that’s not cheap, but we figure that once you computer cost-per-wearing it’ll be a positive steal!
But be warned, once you’ve got the coat, you’ll be tempted to accessorize with a funky pair of patterned rain boot as well. . .
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As a mother of 3 under 6 – and living directly across the road from the UBC Endowment Lands (aka as our Other Front Yard)… I bought and loved the Mountain Equipment Co-Op 3/4 length coat and $12 rubber boots from Zellers – and have been happy and dry on innumerable park walks. Nice to buy Canadian!
Thanks for the info. on the MEC coat Martha. I like the look of the Gumdrops one, but also like to buy Canadian (and half the price!).
Army and Navy has “Cougar” rubber boots on sale for 19.99 and 29.99. These are by far the best rubber boots I have seen, very durable and comfortable, great for gardening or walking your children to school!
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I’m a lumberjack and that’s okay,
but you will not be fashionable w/out your Ilse Jacobsen raincoats and boots!You may have to shell out a few more Canadian dollars, but what’s a matter with that? Aren’t you Canadian women tired of looking like a lumberjack?? GO so cheeky/yoyomama!!