How to Style Rain Jackets and Windbreakers and Still Look Chic This Spring

It seems those miserable, rainy days are getting a stylish upgrade. As we continue braving the expectedly rainy days of April, the rain coat is an essential, seen on numerous Spring/Summer 2025 runways and in numerous forms. The weather resistant piece in your closet you usually wouldn’t give a second thought is now Spring’s most versatile. 

Luxury fashion houses declared the rainy-day MVP is no longer just for inclement weather—it’s an everyday staple this season. The recent influx of tech jackets courtesy of designers like Bottega Veneta and Miu Miu offered a sporty take on the trend. But there’s no shortage or limits to how these practical styles can be elevated. After all, the lightweight styles will come in handy as hotter temperatures set in.

L’OFFICIEL has the ultimate guide to nailing this practical but stylish trend for the remainder of spring's rainy days. Keep scrolling for tips on how to style rain jackets and windbreakers while still feeling in fashion, with inspiration taken directly from designer runways.

To The Max(i)

For Spring/Summer 2025, many designers were quite in favor of incorporating the maxi skirt in some way or another. The style’s popularity isn’t necessarily a surprise, as similar dainty and flowy pieces are a huge part of the boho chic trend. Establishing balance is essential for pairing a raincoat with a floor sweeping skirt or dress. Vivienne Westwood’s sheer taupe skirt lays a foundation for the dramatic plunging neckline and an oversized jacket. On the other hand, Zimmermann’s tan oversized anorak grounds the flowy chiffon skirt and complements the colorways.

Go Pantless

The no pants trend has been on the fashion scene for over a year, with many it-girls and fashion insiders electing to ditch pants altogether. A close relative of the almost naked trend, the risqué look becomes more wearable with the addition of a raincoat. MSGM chose a one-piece swimsuit featuring matching yellow floral motifs and an ascot with streaks of yellow. Miu Miu, on the other hand, went literally pantless. They styled their cheeky micro shorts with a khaki coat and a raincoat. This is ideal if you want to embrace the no pants look in public without showing too much.

Add Some Drama

An otherwise boring piece in your closet becomes quite interesting when you add a dress that has some flash. Prada’s opted to pair their orange nylon jacket with an elevated little black dress. The feather embellished dress pops out unexpectedly, adding a bold touch to the ensemble. Burberry had an equally dramatic approach, choosing a pink sequin-y number to contrast an oversized khaki green coat. 

Rabanne and Coperni had more understated—but just as flashy—takes. In the former's look, monochromatic dressing takes shape with an oversized black jacket paired with a shimmery black dress underneath. Meanwhile, Coperni chose a silver eye-catching dress to go with a bright blue windbreaker, that added a refreshing pop of color.