vintage raincoats

[Lady Day]

I guess the real question is do you think these would have lasted that long? In essence, some of the every early ones were the weight of a plastic bag. I can only imagine the mildew smell if you didnt let it dry properly

Perhaps the late 30s-40s coats were made of a better treated plastic? But would that plastic hold up just when it started to become widely used? 50 years, Id think it would have yellowed and cracked much like silk for the 20s and even the early 40s did/does.

But I dont know, Im just throwing stuff out there.

LD

 

[Decobelle]

I don't know about all transparent raincoats, but a U.S. newspaper reported that Wallis Simpson was seen wearing a "glass" coat; Wallis later wrote to her aunt about what a silly story it was, and that the coat was, in fact, made of cellophane. This was c. 1935.

 

[Idledame]

I just saw The Human Comedy with Mickey Rooney 1943, about life in a small town during the war. There is a scene where Donna Reed and her friend are walking down Main street in transparent vinyl raincoats and matching rain hats and umbrellas and meet some soldiers. I think LD is right-they wouldn't survive well. They would be stuck together or cracked. Even my childhood dolls with soft plastic faces are becoming all gooey and wierd. You can find modern transparant raincoats-if you don't mind sweating to death! Those things don't breathe at all even when they stick in vent holes under the arms.

 

[mistermack]

old raincoats

hi all, please can anyone tell me where i can get hold of a ladies / girls old fashioned rubber lined cotton mackintosh, the type that were worn in the 1950s. also i would love an old 60s/70s shiny cotton backed PVC Mac, any size or color and in any condition . any help would be most welcome.
dave.

 

[maybelaughter]

when i was in high school and saw bladerunner for the first time, i became a bit obsessed with finding a plastic raincoat just like the one in the movie. i never found one, but while it's not the cybertastic bladerunner coat, or even a raincoat but i do have a vintage rain cape that's clear with white trim and polka dots - folds up in a handy traveling bag. not as hot as a plastic coat would be, and i can wear different weights of coats/jackets under it for all seasons. and much more suited to my current style than anything bladerunner inspired...

 

[Viola]

I have a woman's black raincoat (not vintage, but classic in style, modern military issue) that is almost a trenchcoat but without much in the way of shape, and without a belt. Can I add a belt without looking stupid, do you think, or possibly some sort of bit of more of a waist, or should I, if I am that interested in a different shape, look into a different jacket? What I love about this one is the removable liner that lets it be my main winter coat, as well, and the simple cut and length.

 

[cherry lips]

I'm going to bump this thread and bomb it with rainy day inspiration!

 

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[cherry lips]

Please post more rainy day pics!

 

[cherry lips]

1960's Faux Python Cape

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63631386/1960s-faux-python-cape?ref=sr_list_21&ga_search_query=rain+cape&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage

1950's reversable raincoat cape Jackson Pollock

http://www.etsy.com/listing/70391649/jackson-pollock-spring-rain?ref=sr_list_6&ga_search_query=rain+cape&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage

 

[bunnyb.gal]

Another vintage sighting of a clear raincoat - in 1945's "Scarlet Street", worn beautifully by Joan Bennett. Sorry, can't find a pic!

 

[cherry lips]

1970s Emerald Green Rain Coat

http://www.etsy.com/listing/70646990/vintage-1970s-emerald-green-trench-style?ref=sr_list_13&ga_search_query=rain+coat+womens&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage

 

[cherry lips]

Designer Et Dieu Crea La Femme MOD Black and White COAT

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65461958/sale-vintage-designer-et-dieu-crea-la?ref=sr_list_30&ga_search_query=rain+coat+womens&ga_page=7&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage

 

[cherry lips]

^If somebody doesn't snap up the emerald rain coat, or the reversible pollock cape, I'm going to scream!

 

[funda62]

That Pollock coat is amazing! Way out of my price range unfortunately. :-/

 

[cherry lips]

http://requiempouruncon.blogg.se

 

[cherry lips]

I wish these were mine *sigh*

Rainy day bow ballet flats http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/ballets/PRDOVR~36265/36265.jsp

 

[Drappa]

Not vintage, but soooo cute:

Both from Topshop.

 

[Lady Jessica]

Not vintage, but soooo cute:

Both from Topshop.

I'm in love with the navy one!