#4. MACINTOSH | LONDON FOG DOVER RAINCOAT ($100 @ Amazon.com)
Not as formal as a trench, a Macintosh (or mac as they’re called by the socialists in Europe) is technically made of a special rubber to help waterproof the jacket. However, clothing makers have started using the term to refer to any classic rainwear that isn’t a trench. This lightweight mac from London Fog has a plaid under-collar that’d look sharp over a sports coat and slacks. But it’s super versatile, so it’s perfect no matter how formal or casual you are.
#5. FIELD JACKET/WAXED | FALLRAVEN GREENLAND NO.1 SPECIAL EDITION ($250 @ Amazon.com)
Field jackets are often made with plenty of quilting and corduroy, and feature more zips, pockets, and hiding spots than a drug mule would need. Fjallraven’s Greenland No. 1 is built out of tent material, and features ample pockets for tools, food, or maps for woodsy types like climbers and hikers. But it’s also stylish enough for you to wear on a date without looking underdressed.
#6. NYLON | NORTH FACE MEN’S RESOLVE RAIN JACKET ($180 @ Amazon.com)
This ultrafunctional, lightweight nylon jacket is tough enough to help you, uh, weather a storm, but also fashionable enough for casual situations with friends, family, or co-workers. The outer layer keeps the elements at bay so the rain won’t soak you, while the inner layer provides plenty of breathability so your own sweat won’t soak you if you’re being active or just suffering a social-anxiety attack.
