astrid Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I know, I know...they're seriously uncool. But there are some days that Molly might have to walk home in the rain because I'll be at work. I hate to have my 77 year old, arthritic mom go out to get her, the rain makes her arthritis worse and I don't like to have her driving when she's in such pain. Any ideas about where I can buy a raincoat or at least something that's kind of water repellent? thanks! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I saw your title and thought you meant condoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Lands End! Their quality is great and your dd may end up wearing that same size for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 LL Bean has them in lots of colors and styles. Eddie Bauer has this one which looks like a normalish jacket. This one from Target is cute, but looks a lot less practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Could you talk her into wearing one if it was kind of 'technical'? If so, REI has them and they have very generous return policies just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 I saw your title and thought you meant condoms. AAAAH! LOLOLOL!!! I"m sorry!!!! :lol::lol: YIKES! How do I edit the title? Don't want folks thinking Molly needs THAT kind of raincoat! UGH. Long day at work; didn't sound bad in my head! :D astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Trenchcoats are actually in fashion again. You might be able to get her one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I know, I know...they're seriously uncool. But there are some days that Molly might have to walk home in the rain because I'll be at work. I hate to have my 77 year old, arthritic mom go out to get her, the rain makes her arthritis worse and I don't like to have her driving when she's in such pain. Any ideas about where I can buy a raincoat or at least something that's kind of water repellent? thanks! astrid I live in rain country. sierra trading post will often have good quality rain coats at very discounted prices. llbean. rei. cabela's. I prefer the breatheable type. costco has waterproof pant/jacket sets this time of year. they're breathable, and NOT vinyl. (yech, hate vinyl.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 my kids all have LL Bean basic raincoats. All raincoats were chosen by oldest and passed down. The older 2 are teens and now in public school and they walk a mile to/from school. They where the raincoats and have never said anything about being uncool. I believe oldest has stopped growing so I think the next coat I buy will be dd's first and last raincoat she gets to pick herself. Maybe I've just raised kids who are practical about this. They just stuff the coats in their lockers during the school day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleGreen Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Just bought one from Amazon made by Sierra Designs. I think they discount their colors from last season, so you may be able to find one at a reasonable price. It really is a lovely coat. My dd did a test drive in some recent rainy weather and said, "It really does keep the rain out Mom!" It has a nice lining inside that doesn't seem to have that uncomfortable raincoat feeling. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 As an alternative, would she wear a rain poncho? I have a blue one that I bought at Walmart and it folds up and fits in a little pouch. My teen would rather wear that than drag an umbrella around. And it fits easily into a bag or stores in a locker. It's tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I recently bought one of the packable ones from Lands End for my 14 yo. Their kids XL 18-20 is equivalent to a men's small (a little narrower). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy1k Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Here rain jackets from The North Face are ridiculously popular. My kids and their friends wear them all the time, raining or not. I told my kids that they are their generation's Members Only jackets. Maybe it's just local, though. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I will second the poncho suggestion. I had a large one when I was in college and I could put it on over a large backpack and stay relatively dry except for my feet and lower legs and I am above average height for a female. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Raincoats are uncool?! Dd is getting a new one for her birthday next month. It's tailored and not dorky. My kids usually wear Columbia shells, cause we could get them cheap at the Columbia outlet and they work. I just replaced my old Columbia one with a Helly Hanson packable shell. I really prefer the jackets with the mesh lining so they don't stick to your skin. Get something hip length at least. We just moved to a part of Alaska that is 10x rainier than what we were used to in Portland. I really should have bought the kids rain pants, but I do think that those would be a little uncool. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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