Well it seems the rainy season has come a little early this year.  Cutting arm and head holes in a garbage bag to stay dry maybe clever, but it’s not cute.  In spring rain can be a daily occurrence, and this season the most stylish way to stay dry is with a trench coat.  According to Bobbi Queen’s, Women’s Wear Daily article entitled, “Spring 2010 Rainwear Trend: Rainy Day,” “Tailored-cut coats with haberdashery details in hardy fabrics — all aimed to resist a downpour — give a nod to classic men’s wear, especially the trench.”  What is great about this trend is it marries classic sophistication with functional design and if you get your trench from SYMS it won’t even break the bank.

For men we have a khaki single-breasted trench by Ralph Lauren — retail price $180.00, SYMS price $99.00; a black Louis Del Olio single-breasted trench— retail price $250.00, SYMS price $139.00; a cream single-breasted beltless trench by Cole Haan — retail price $298.00, SYMS redline price $139.00; and a grey single-breasted trench by Joseph Abboud — retail price $275.00, SYMS price $159.00.  For women, we have a black patent leather, double-breasted trench by Anne Klein — retail price $199.00, SYMS redline price $79.00; a fuchsia, single-breasted, knee-length trench by DKNY — retail price $90.00, SYMS price $49.99; a red, double-breasted, waist-length trench by IZOD — retail price $100.00, SYMS redline price $45.00; a white, single-breasted, knee-length trench by Giacca — retail price $70.00, SYMS price $39.99 and a lapis blue, single-breasted, knee-length trench by London Fog— retail price $95.00; SYMS price $59.99.

And don’t forget SYMS has a large assortment of umbrellas for everyone in the family.  Some of our stock includes: a travel size, navy blue umbrella from IZOD — retail price $22.00, SYMS price $9.99; a red travel size umbrellas from Perry Ellis— retail price $18.00, SYMS price $9.99; a black and emerald green metallic, full-size umbrella from Nicole Miller — retail price $25.00, SYMS redline price $9.99; and color blocked, full size umbrella from Nautica— retail price $30.00; SYMS price $14.99.

Did you find a great bargain on rainwear at SYMS? Please let us know. We love hearing from our Educated Consumers.