Rain Macs!

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[video=youtube;TyHbZ4F2M-I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyHbZ4F2M-I&feature=player_embedded[/video]

 

[olive bleu]

Now that spring is upon us( hopefully) i am starting to think about how to keep myself warm and dry..i was actually looking for rain boots, and came across this site for rain bonnets..very cute.
http://www.bubblebetty.com/default.html
Does anyone have cute vintage rain wear to share?

 

[W-D Forties]

Ooohh, I can still remember the smell of that particular plastic! I'm sure you can still get those macs.

 

[Miss Golightly]

My Mum has one of those rain bonnets - nothing as cool as what's on that website though - a clear one that she wears when she's gotten her hair done. I don't think she likes it much - it's more for practical wear than anything.

 

[olive bleu]

yes, often we think of those bonnets as not being overly fashionable, but they are definitely practical.Here, whenever it rains, it always seems to be windy too,so umbrellas are pretty useless.

 

[MissNathalieVintage]

These are super cute compared to the clear ones. I always wear one paired with a head scarf. My hair is quite long the scarf keeps my hair from sliding out.
These are even great when its snowy out, too (hats never cut the mustard).
I got mine at Walgreens and was excited to see a few piped in light blue and pink.
Thanks for posting these.

 

[MissNathalieVintage]

yes, often we think of those bonnets as not being overly fashionable, but they are definitely practical.

Here one mainly sees gray/silver haired ladies wearing these. Which makes it seem as only older ladies can sport these, which is a huge shame like you said and I whole hearted-ly agree, these are very practical. Especially when you want to keep your pretty 1940's-1950's hair dry and in shape.

I do get occasional eyebrow raises when I wear mine (same when I wear a head scarf, a male co-worker complimented me on my head scarf, I was super excited when I got the compliment).

Hopefully a trend will start, I am keeping my fingers crossed on that.

 

[lframe]

I'm looking for some stateside and can't find any I like as well as the Bubble Betty. I've got to find out if she ships to the US.

 

[MissNathalieVintage]

I was able to view the video. So funny and true. I have a cape rain coat but not one with a hood. The only problem with the cape one I have is it is quite thick and stiff. I have a hard time carring my purse with me hard to access under the material. After seeing the one the lady was waring I very much would like to know where I could get one of these.