Built For Spills: The Best Waterproof Gear to Fight April Showers

Forget about yellow raincoats and plastic ponchos—waterproof clothing is slicker than ever.

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This feature originally appears in Complex's April/May issue.

The Paddington Bear look? Washed. Whether there’s an intermittent drizzle or torrential downpour, gear that stands up to the rain no longer has to look comically technical, or come in traditionally awful fits. Lightweight rain parkas from Hunter keep everything dry while maintaining a slim silhouette. Dressed-up mock leather boots from Japanese brand RainMan can handle more than just puddles, and look just as good in the office as they do on soaked city streets. In other words, no one will ever catch you (or your rainy day style) slippin’.

Photography by Will Styer

Styling by Jeremy Parker

Pumped-Up Rain Boots

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The Rainproof Rucksack That Has Your Back

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A Bucket Hat Built for Buckets of Water

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Weatherproof Black Jeans That Give New Meaning to the Term "Flood Pants"

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One Slick Slicker From the Masters of Waterproof Boots

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Low-Profile Kicks That Won't Slip

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The Portable Umbrella for Surprise Showers

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A Button-Down That's Down for Wet Weather

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Filson's Luxe Field Watch You Can Count On Anytime

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The Grown Man's Umbrella For Stunting in the Rain

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