Men

High Five: Rainy Day Essentials for Men

25th September 2019

By Chelsea Pike

When the weather is less than desirable, look to your wardrobe to brighten things up. From statement sweatshirts to weather-proof coats, discover our top 5 men's rainy day must-haves.

There’s no question about it, autumn has officially made an appearance. Gone are the days of those seemingly endless sweaty tube commutes, and in its place comes crisp leaves and a fight over the office temperature control. The arrival of cooler weather does unfortunately include the occasional drizzly spell. For style as right as rain, we’ve selected our top five rainy day essentials for men. From water-resistant coats to layerable knits and skincare saviours; consider this your one-stop guide for looking your best, when the weather is most certainly not.

Right as rain

A Weather-Proof Jacket

Although it may seem like an obvious essential, a weather appropriate jacket or coat can be hard to come by. Fusing together practicality with stylish design, this Woolrich Fishtail Mac is the perfect rainy-day coat; offering endless versatility to your seasonal arsenal. The perfect layer to serve you through what we hope is a short winter, this coat is impervious to rain due to its waxed design - making it a water-resistant essential.

[Woolrich Fishtail Mac, £550](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/men/clothing/coats-and-jackets/raincoats-and-macs/fishtail-mac/0001056743-3989.html)

[Clarins Men HydraSculpt, £45](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/beauty/skincare/mens-grooming/serum-and-treatments/clarinsmen-hydrasculpt/2530006963446.html)

A Skin Saviour

Just because the weather is dull and lifeless, it doesn’t mean your skin has to be. With dual action innovation, the Clarins Hydrosculpt Moisturiser is a men’s skincare saviour when it comes to wet weather. Dual innovation in one fuss-free step, this gel-moisturiser hybrid smooths and tones, whilst re-energising the skin for a replenished and enlivened complexion. With Salicylic Acid and oat sugars, it helps to brighten and wake-up tired seasonal skin, even if the weather has other ideas.

A (Not So) Jolly Jumper

Wear how you feel about the weather by layering up with a statement knit. With a confident impression and cosy composition, this statement jumper from Danish menswear brand Wood Wood shows your attitude before you’ve spoken. Relaxed in its shape, the block lettering adds a fun and playful charm to a wardrobe staple.

[Wood Wood Hester Sweatshirt, £125](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/men/clothing/sweatshirts-and-knitwear/sweatshirts/hester-sweatshirt/0001056703-RUST.html)

[Wood Wood Sigurd Trousers, £100](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/men/clothing/trousers-and-shorts/trousers/casual/sigurd-trousers/0001056716-BLACK.html)

Denim Alternative

There’s nothing worse than getting caught out by the rain and wearing jeans. Avoid a rather uncomfortable walk home by opting for a denim alternative, like cargo trousers. Breathable and durable, this pair from Wood Wood offers both fashion and function as the utilitarian trend shows through with an array of pockets and cuffed hems for added volume.

Rainproof Backpack

Could there be a more appropriate choice for rainy day accessory? We think not. Just as the brand name suggests, Rains’ Backpack has been designed with wet weather in-mind. Crafted from water-resistant fabric, the matte black backpack features a large laptop compartment inside, a spacious main compartment and a hidden phone pocket on the backside. Fully lined inside with magnetic closings, the modern meets minimalist design is perfect for transporting your everyday essentials.