A fabulous raincoat. From a cheery, color-blocked anorak to a classic trench you’ll wear for years, here are the 17 best water-resistant raincoats on the market right now.

The best women’s raincoat overall is the Stutterheim Stockholm. I also tested 14 other waterproof jackets for every occasion and budget.

A Sicker Slicker A proper raincoat will carry you through years of showers, downpours, and monsoons, but you don't want to buy one and then wait around for bad weather. You want to wear the thing ...

A heavy raincoat can be your best friend while the weather is wet, but not quite down coat-worthy. Rather than layering a lightweight rain slicker, the raincoat allows you to stay warm and dry ...

Below, a taxonomy of raincoats for men and women (at every budget) that won’t make you sweat.

Raincoats and rain jackets have a reputation for being either visually unappealing or about as functional as a sheet of tissue paper. But that doesn't have to be the case.

We’re not going to sugarcoat it: Rain kind of sucks, especially if you have things to do (like go to the grocery store or walk the dog). But you know what makes a dreary day a bit more palatable? A ...