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Seattle Rain Wardrobe (Mid-Size Approved)
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My edit for Seattle's wet season, which runs from October until roughly June. Everything here goes past a size L or 14, because waterproofing shouldn't stop at a medium. Umbrellas optional (and frankly a bit suspicious round here).
 
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A reliable rain jacket that comes in proper sizes.
NORTH FACE - Antora Waterproof Rain Jacket
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Wellies, but make them Chelsea boots.
HUNTER - Waterproof Chelsea Rain Boot
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The belt stops you looking like a tent in the rain.
RAINS - Curve Waterproof Belted Jacket
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Keeps your laptop dry on the soggiest days.
RAINS - Waterproof Backpack
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Classic Blunnies, the unofficial PNW uniform.
BLUNDSTONE - Original Series Water Resistant Chelsea Boot
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A long coat for proper downpours (and a little taste of home).
FATFACE - Inverness Long Waterproof Raincoat
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Padded and waterproof, for cold, wet winter days.
REGATTA - Janna Waterproof Padded Longline Raincoat
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Because umbrellas are suspicious round here.
MELIN - Caddy HYDRO Bucket Hat
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A warm layer for under the raincoat.
CASLON - Merino Wool Blend Crewneck Cardigan (Plus)
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Proper plus sizing, and light enough for the 'is it raining or just damp?' days.
LANDS' END | Women's Plus Size Squall Waterproof Rain Slicker Jacket
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The local uniform, but in a colour that isn't black (go on, pick the blue).
REI CO-OP | Rainier Rain Jacket - Saragasso Sea
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Packs down small enough to live in your bag from October to June.
PATAGONIA | Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket - Brisk Purple
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A bit of home. Waxed cotton shrugs off drizzle and only gets better with age (unlike me).
BARBOUR | Beadnell Wax Jacket
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The proper Scandi rubberised mac, for days when you want to look put together and still stay dry.
MADEWELL | Stutterheim Mosebacke Raincoat
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For puddle-hopping that doesn't need full wellies.
SOREL | Out N About IV Classic Waterproof Duck Boots - Omega Taupe/ Blue
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Merino socks that stay warm even when the rain gets in your boots (it will).
DARN TOUGH VERMONT | Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks - Light Denim
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