Sheer Raincoats—They're a Thing
It was only a matter of time before there was new take on the naked trend, and a version that’s popping up all over the place this spring is one borrowed from the runways: sheer raincoats. Yep, seen everywhere from Chanel and Burberry to Calvin Klein and Anya Hindmarch, they were a hit on the S/S 18 runways that were too cool to ignore. And now they are one of the sleeper trends of the season that we absolutely love.
The fun part of this trend is that it lets you showcase the pieces you’re wearing underneath the coat. So a dress with a vibrant pattern or a top in a bold pop of color won’t be covered up when you throw on your coat. If you’re ready to try one for yourself, look no further. Ahead, we’ve rounded up the cute raincoats in different levels of sheer that we want in our closets now.
At Chanel, clear raincoats covered matching tweed skirt suits and were paired with cool see-through boots.
Anya Hindmarch made a case for wearing bold patterned pieces under a clear raincoat.
Semi-sheer colored raincoats were everywhere on the Burberry runway.
At Calvin Klein, a plastic plaid trench was the statement-making piece everyone was talking about.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
-
31 Maxi Coats From Shopbop, COS, and Mango That Have My Undivided Attention
Floor-sweeping styles only.
By Caitlin Burnett
-
Sorry to My Black Coats, But Chic Women in NYC Convinced Me to Prioritize This Color Instead
From Gisele to Katie.
By Eliza Huber
-
The Only 6 Winter Coat Trends Celebrities Seem to Care About
By Anna LaPlaca
-
I Want a Rich-Looking Wardrobe—33 Perfect Picks From Nordstrom's (Early) Black Friday Sale
Get a head start with these chic gems.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
I'm Manifesting Chic Winter Outfits—30 Affordable and Stylish Walmart Finds That Fit the Bill
Cheap *and* cheerful.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
I'm a Professional Shopper—30 Elegant Picks I'm Eyeing From Mango, COS, and Nordstrom
These are too chic to pass up.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
It Won't Be Long Before Fashion People Are All Over This Winter Coat Style
Cozy, chic, and classic.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
My Friend Wants a Chic Wardrobe—I Sent Her These Early Black Friday Fashion Deals
Discounted gems from Nordstrom, Zara, J.Crew, and more.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes