Pray For Rain: Perfecting the Parka Look

Stay Dry, Look Fresh
The perfect parka is a little bit city (a trim fit) and a little big country (rugged details like toggles and wax cotton).

Parka, $328 by A|X Armani Exchange. T-shirt, $70 by Todd Snyder. Chinos, $60 by Gap 1969. Boots, $442 by Surface To Air. Hat by J.Crew. Sunglasses by Ray-Ban. Necklace by +Beryll. Belt by Gucci. Watch by Hamilton. Backpack by Kelty.

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Forest Park
Take your parka to its natural habitat, only a couple of miles from downtown Portland.


Order the Combo
If you don't want to cannonball into the color thing, try a jacket that's accented with a hit of green, blue, whatever.

Parka, $398 by RLX Ralph Lauren. Sweater, $710 by Brunello Cucinelli. T-shirt, $69 by Gant Rugger. Chinos, $68 by Dockers. Dneakers, $50 by Converse. Hat by American Eagle Outfitters. Bandanna by Kaufman's Army & Navy Watch by Timex.

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Potato Champion Fry Truck
As with any city worth eating in, you can find quality grub parked (literally) on most corners.

Honor Your Forebears
Cable-knit sweaters, rolled pants, and boat shoes with a little edge complete the parka's homage to the Americana legacy.

Parka, $345, and sweater, $198, by Gant Rugger Shirt, $120 by AllSaints. Cords, $315 by J.Lindeberg. Shoes, $175 Band of Outsiders for Sperry Top-Sider. Watch Hamilton.

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Doug Fir
Is it a chill bar or a kitschy ski lodge teleported from Vegas? A little of both, and we're very much on board.

Take It to the Street
This is not the kind of outerwear that has a dress code, so don't be shy about layering it over your weekend gear.

Parka, $350 by Victorinox. Hoodie, $46 by American Apparel. Tank top, $125 by Gant by Michael Bastian. Pants, $279 by Closed. Sneakers, $110 by Jordan Brand. Necklace by Me&Ro. Bracelet by Miansai by Michael Saiger. Watch by Casio.

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Bridge City Comics
This is where you'll find that obscure graphic novel your geek-cool friend won't shut up about.

Give Your Blazer the Day Off
Don't be afraid to top off a sharp look with a rugged parka, especially one that delivers color your sport coat can't.

Parka, $228, Jeans, $98, and belt by J.Crew. Cardigan, $155 by Gant Rugger. Shirt, $265 by Band of Outsi by ders. Tie, $140 Alexander Olch. Shoes, $850 Ralph Lauren. by Cap by Adam Kimmel x Carhartt. Watch by Mougin & Piquard for J.Crew.

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McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub
On a rainy day, this beer-slinging cinema with vintage couches becomes the living room you've always wanted.

One Shell of a Jacket
The best modern parkas are techy, but not dorky. Paper-thin ones like this shrug off the rain but keep you from basting in sweat.

Parka, $1,250 by Bottega Veneta. Shirt, $265 by Band of Outsiders. Tie, $15 by The Tie Bar. Chinos, $199 by Closed. Loafers, $99 by G.H. Bass & Co. Belt by Billykirk.

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Ace Hotel Portland
With more reclaimed furniture than a Selby shoot, the Ace is a mecca for design-heads.