Rain Gear that is not a wash

I have written a post on rainwear before, but because it was in regards to menswear, I thought I'd give women's gear an entry of their own. We're already into May (so disregard the untimeliness of this post-- ahem, April showers bring May flowers), but I've stumbled across Trout Rainwear and I couldn't resist sharing their amazing collection.

The company first launched their apparel about a month ago, and all of their jackets were designed with torrential downpours in mind. Each piece is made with a double-faced cotton and polyurethane blend to allow for high water repellency. The cotton’s breathability allows moisture to transfer throughout the garment, so that it's always comfort regardless of the weather-- a definite plus. The company was co-founded by two sisters, and although they only have three pieces thus far, I think we're all ready to see what other designs they come up with in the near future.

Menswear Wednesday: One thing every guy should own

Writing every week about men's fashion, I've come to realize how much I love menswear. I do have a board on Pinterest that documents all of my favorite men's looks, and one thing that has to include is rain gear. I've never been a trenchcoat type of person, and although I own not one but two khaki-colored trenches, I'm ashamed to say I don't really ever wear either of them.

Instead, I've always been a fan of the simplicity of a rain jacket, for both men and women. For me, the ideal coat has barely any weight to it, so you can pile it on over whatever you're wearing for the day. Below are a few I've found for men. I'm loving the Nike Chambray jacket, it's the ideal look for the fall.

{The Supermarine Anorak} {The North Face Resolve Jacket} {Nike Chambray Vapour, similar}