Stylish in the Rain

Enough with the Summer essentials, back here in Manila, we're starting to experience the beginning of the Rainy season, and who says you can't weather storm in style?

But of course, the unflattering sport jackets and hoodies from Gap are the most popular picks for Rainy season over-covers.

Trend report: vintage jackets are so over and sporty jackets are for SPORTS (thus the name). In the first place, the material for these unfathomable things are not designed to repel rain at all. They actually absorb the rain, thus giving the jacket a wet density.

When we speak of rain, it should only mean one thing: and that's the Rain Coat.

There are many variants of Rain Coats, and the most stylish of them all is the Trench. From the traditional Trench Coat colours (Black & Badge)

Burberry Prorsum

photo from men.style.com

...to the electrifying colors (Blue, Yellow, Orange) [If you've seen Gossip Girl 1x15: Desperately Seeking Serena, Charles "Chuck" Bass played by Ed Westwick was featured wearing an electrifying Blue Trench in one scene, and an Orange one in the next.]

The trench gave you a doable edged candy bar, Fashion & Function. Reserve those hoodies for poor-outfit days because seriously, hoodies just aren't flattering on a man.

I've actually seen a number of guys around the upper side of Manila wearing short-trench coats to mend off the rain, and it's a two thumbs up and a toast of champagne.