The sky turns the moment you leave, and you pull the hood up and cinch the waist as the first drops hit.

This is a women's hooded windbreaker built for grey commutes and unpredictable afternoons. The smooth polyester shell sheds a light shower, the drawcord waist pulls the shape in, and a bright tartan lining shows at the collar and front edge when the jacket falls open.

It runs long, around 80 to 100 cm depending on size, so it covers the hips and the top of the thighs. A full zip sits behind a snap-button storm placket, the hood tightens with its own cord, and two flap pockets at the front close over with buttons.

Key Benefits

• Water-repellent shell The smooth 95% polyester face sheds light rain and drizzle, so a passing shower rolls off rather than soaking in.
• Wind-blocking layer The tightly woven shell and adjustable hood cut the wind on exposed platforms and open streets.
• Tartan lining A red, black and cream check lines the jacket, adding warmth of colour and a finished look when it falls open.
• Cinched waist A drawcord at the waist pulls the long line in, so the shape stays flattering rather than boxy.
• Covered full zip A snap-button storm placket sits over the zip to keep the front closed and the draught out.

Best for: Commuting, dog walks, festivals and everyday layering in changeable weather, for women who want a light hooded jacket that packs down.

Why It Works

A thin shell earns its keep in spring and autumn: warm enough over a jumper, light enough to knot around the waist when the sun comes back. The long cut and the cinched waist keep it from looking like a shapeless cagoule, and the tartan lining means it still looks considered when the zip comes down.

Quick Product Facts: Material 95% polyester; thin unpadded shell; long length around 80 to 100 cm; hooded with drawcord; long sleeves; full zip under a snap-button placket; drawcord waist; front flap pockets; tartan lining; colours white, red, black and purple; sizes S to XXL.

How It Fits Your Routine

On a showery commute it goes over your work clothes and the hood keeps your hair dry to the office door.

At the weekend it layers over a jumper for a walk, then ties around the waist by its own hood cord when the cloud breaks.

Because the shell is thin and smooth, it folds down small enough to keep in a bag for the days the forecast cannot make up its mind.

FAQ

Does it keep the rain off? The smooth polyester shell is water-repellent and sheds light rain and drizzle, so a passing shower rolls off rather than soaking in.

How long is it? It is a long cut, around 80 to 100 cm depending on size, covering the hips and the top of the thighs.

Does the hood adjust? Yes. The hood has its own drawcord, and there is a second drawcord at the waist.

What colours are there? White, red, black and purple, each with the same tartan lining.