Charles River Apparel Women's New Englander Wind & Waterproof Rain Jacket

4.5 out of 5 stars 7,790 ratings
Price: $42.83 $62.50 Free Returns on some sizes and colors

Aqua/Reflective
Size Chart
US RAIN JACKET
Brand SizeHalf Bust (in)Sleeve Length (in)HemLength (in)Length (in)
X-Small1932.221.527.2
Small2032.822.527.9
Medium2133.223.528.4
Large22.533.82529.2
X-Large2434.826.530.1
XX-Large2634.828.530.9
3X-Large2835.530.530.1
4X-Large3035.832.532.7
5X-Large3236.234.533.1

Product details

  • Fabric type
    100% Polyurethane
  • Care instructions
    Hand Wash Only
  • Origin
    Imported

About this item

  • Waterproof Jackets for Women - Our New Englander zip-up hooded rain jacket is wind and waterproof, with heat sealed seams for complete weather protection. 3M Reflective stripe accent on front and back provides high visibility (on solid color options)
  • Rain Coats for Women - Made with 100% Polyurethane fabric, this rain jacket is essential for staying active and on the go, backpacking, or casual everyday use. The inside is lined with grey mesh and has underarm vents for breathability
  • Rain Essentials Features - A 2-way front zipper allows freedom of movement, and a full-length wind flap offers protection from the elements. Features covered zippered side pockets and adjustable cuffs with hook & loop closure
  • Travel Must Have – This jacket is compact for your luggage or backpack and is a perfect choice for traveling any time of the year. Hand wash and lay out to dry; available in a large variety of sizes and colors
  • For 40 years and three generations, we have been guided by our roots. Inspired by the change of seasons, and the abundance of natural beauty around us, Charles River Apparel creates timeless styles that weather the elements as well as the trends
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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 9 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5099
  • Department ‏ : ‎ womens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Charles River Apparel Women's Athletic
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005KSJAQW
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 7,790 ratings

Product Description

The original women's new Englander rain jacket made exclusively by Charles River apparel. The essential rainwear jacket; 100% wind/waterproof with heat-sealed seams to keep wind and rain out. Polyurethane shell fabric bonded to a woven backing to provide additional fabric strength, and lined with mesh for air-flow and taffeta nylon in sleeves for easy on/off. Hood and open hem with shock cord drawstring. Adjustable cuffs to seal out the elements. Front vented capes for breathability and comfort. Reflective stripe accent on front and back.

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Customers find this rain jacket to be a great alternative for moderate to warm weather, with waterproof material that keeps them dry and stays completely dry all day. Moreover, the jacket is lightweight without being flimsy, holds up well to wear and tear, and offers good value for the price. Customers like the color options, with one noting the buttercup yellow is bright and sunny, while another mentions the mesh lining helps with inner comfort. However, the fit receives mixed feedback, with some finding the large size fits fine while others say it's too big.

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1,434 customers mention "Color"1,376 positive58 negative

Customers love the colors of the jacket, describing them as cute and flattering, with one customer specifically mentioning the buttercup yellow is bright and sunny.

"...It is a tad shapeless and can make you look a bit boxy, but the cute color and durability convinced me to take a chance on it...." Read more

"...I love the color (kind of an icy mint color) - the color really popped in the gloomy foggy Highlands of Scotland!..." Read more

"Great buy. The jacket is really cute. The leopard color is a gold color, which I really like. Fits well, not too light or too heavy...." Read more

"...It is not squishy or noisy nylon. The inside shell is very nice and light weight. Pockets are thin fleece but feel good...." Read more

925 customers mention "Jacket quality"925 positive0 negative

Customers find this rain jacket to be of good quality, particularly suitable for moderate to warm weather conditions.

"...Overall, a great rain jacket!" Read more

"...The questionable zipper has held up perfectly and the jacket itself is perfect; warm, breathable, not too heavy, and durable...." Read more

"This is a lovely raincoat! The color is awesome...." Read more

"PROS: Durable. Packable. Lightweight. Bright. Great Hood. Great Pockets. Flexible Sizing...." Read more

796 customers mention "Waterproof"745 positive51 negative

Customers find the jacket waterproof, with the material keeping them dry in heavy rain and allowing water to drip off. One customer mentions it works well for running errands in the rain.

"...windy and drizzly northern England weather and I stayed dry throughout 5+ hours of walking about in intermittent rain...." Read more

"...I am back home, I use this jacket for rainy weather and the hood keeps my hair dry with no danger of 'hat hair'...." Read more

"...Without the layers, it is very big, especially on top, but I did not get wet! It is also not hot. The flaps on top are loose and seem to vent well...." Read more

"...It zips easily and is sure to keep me dry on those rainy days. The leopard matches my rain boots with the leopard shoe strings perfectly." Read more

771 customers mention "Quality"674 positive97 negative

Customers praise the jacket's durability, noting it has held up well to wear and tear and lasted about 5 years of hard use.

"...shapeless and can make you look a bit boxy, but the cute color and durability convinced me to take a chance on it...." Read more

"...Haven't worn in rain yet, but the quality is top notch and I don't expect any issues and there are no holes...." Read more

"...It's heavy-duty plastic and teeth are fine. Just getting it started is tough sometimes. Order arrived quickly and nicely packaged...." Read more

"...another because I loved it so much, it works great, held up perfectly with heavy use, and the price is reasonable." Read more

427 customers mention "Weight"383 positive44 negative

Customers appreciate the jacket's lightweight design, noting it's not bulky with excessive room and is great for rainy days.

"...England and I was drawn to the reviews saying that the jacket was lightweight and relatively waterproof...." Read more

"...Fits well, not too light or too heavy. Runs true to size- I generally wear medium tops. and this jacket was a medium...." Read more

"...up perfectly and the jacket itself is perfect; warm, breathable, not too heavy, and durable...." Read more

"...The inside shell is very nice and light weight. Pockets are thin fleece but feel good...." Read more

403 customers mention "Comfort"348 positive55 negative

Customers find the jacket comfortable, noting its soft material and mesh lining that helps with inner comfort, with one customer mentioning it can be worn over bulkier clothes.

"...Also the mesh lining makes it reasonably breathable and I stay comfortable even when fully zipped up...." Read more

"...and the material is the best part of this product - a very soft rubbery feel that doesn't make much noise when moving around in it...." Read more

"...It's comfortable and I can cross my arms across my chest pretty well considering the fabric has little give, if any...." Read more

"...The jacket is a little rubbery but soft so it feels fine. It is not squishy or noisy nylon. The inside shell is very nice and light weight...." Read more

397 customers mention "Value for money"372 positive25 negative

Customers find the rain jacket offers good value for money, with several noting it provides great quality for the price.

"...The warmth comes from the windbreaker effect. It has good closure at the cuffs and can be snugged up on the inside as well...." Read more

"...It looks classy - like a higher priced jacket. It's a richer yellow - like "sunshine," almost sunflower. But not a lemon yellow...." Read more

"...much, it works great, held up perfectly with heavy use, and the price is reasonable." Read more

"...Great jacket for the price. I’m a size 10 and bought a large so I could layer if necessary. ." Read more

2,028 customers mention "Fit"1,275 positive753 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the jacket's fit, with some finding the large size comfortable and roomy in the arms, while others report it runs big and is too snug across the chest.

"...It fits as expected and I was able to layer without looking too bulky, but as I live in Florida I..." Read more

"...The leopard color is a gold color, which I really like. Fits well, not too light or too heavy. Runs true to size- I generally wear medium tops...." Read more

"...It definitely fits a bit snugly and knowing that I had to layer with warmer clothes, I needed the extra size...." Read more

"...I ordered a size small and this jacket works perfectly. It's roomy enough to allow me to put on a sweater underneath if it'll be a cold day and..." Read more

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Great buy. The jacket is really cute. The leopard color is a gold color, which I really like. Fits well, not too light or too heavy. Runs true to size- I generally wear medium tops. and this jacket was a medium. My arms are on the short side, but you can Velcro adjust the sleeves. I am long waisted and it’s flattering.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Jacket For Hiking!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016
    Size: LargeColor: Mint/ReflectiveVerified Purchase
    I bought this jacket to use while rambling in England and I was drawn to the reviews saying that the jacket was lightweight and relatively waterproof.

    Positives: This jacket definitely held-up to the perpetually windy and drizzly northern England weather and I stayed dry throughout 5+ hours of walking about in intermittent rain. I purchased the jacket in "Mint/Reflective" and fell in love with the color, I get complimented on it almost every time I wear it. Also the mesh lining makes it reasonably breathable and I stay comfortable even when fully zipped up. The length was great, hitting just at the bottom of my bottom (Im 5'8").

    Negatives: Not technically a negative but I debated on whether to buy a Medium or a Large and eventually decided on the Large so that I would be able to layer in case of cold weather(which came in handy as we were also snowed on unexpectedly! See picture for my reaction to that development). It fits as expected and I was able to layer without looking too bulky, but as I live in Florida I wish I had bought the Medium to wear around the house or my freezing office. It is a tad shapeless and can make you look a bit boxy, but the cute color and durability convinced me to take a chance on it.

    Overall I highly recommend this product, I want one in every color! Our next big trip is Asia so I will be bringing this jacket with me and will see how it holds up to their weather!
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  • Nancy SW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Completely satisfied with this great rain jacket!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2016
    Size: XX-LargeColor: Aqua/ReflectiveVerified Purchase
    This little rain jacket was ideal for a trip to Great Britain that I took this past spring! It kept me warm (and dry) but for really cold times, I needed layers as there is no lining. The warmth comes from the windbreaker effect. It has good closure at the cuffs and can be snugged up on the inside as well. I decided to order one size larger than my clothes and I was glad that I did. It definitely fits a bit snugly and knowing that I had to layer with warmer clothes, I needed the extra size. I love the color (kind of an icy mint color) - the color really popped in the gloomy foggy Highlands of Scotland! (that looked good in pictures taken of me!) And the best thing, it packed down fairly small - which is a great bonus when you are trying to pack light/small for international travel! Now that I am back home, I use this jacket for rainy weather and the hood keeps my hair dry with no danger of 'hat hair'. The length is also really great, a little bit below the upper thigh level. And, I haven't noticed it getting too dirty - which was a worry with such a light color. Overall, a great rain jacket!
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  • Publishedpoet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025
    Size: MediumColor: Gold Leopard PrintVerified Purchase
    Great buy.

    The jacket is really cute. The leopard color is a gold color, which I really like. Fits well, not too light or too heavy. Runs true to size- I generally wear medium tops. and this jacket was a medium. My arms are on the short side, but you can Velcro adjust the sleeves. I am long waisted and it’s flattering.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great buy

    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025
    Great buy.

    The jacket is really cute. The leopard color is a gold color, which I really like. Fits well, not too light or too heavy. Runs true to size- I generally wear medium tops. and this jacket was a medium. My arms are on the short side, but you can Velcro adjust the sleeves. I am long waisted and it’s flattering.
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  • Sara
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great material, safety reflector, and sizing spot on.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2015
    Size: SmallColor: Hot Pink/ReflectiveVerified Purchase
    When it comes to rain/snow gear, I like to pick the brighter colors to be more visible for safety, and having the reflective stripe is a bonus on this jacket. Being from Colorado, I have plenty of snow jackets, but they are not waterproof for the regular rain season and too hot as well. I needed something light and fully waterproof. I do wish this jacket came with 2 more things: 1) a drawstring at the waist to make the jacket look more fitted - it has one at the hips to keep it tight there if needed. 2) an extra inch of visor on the hood to help keep rain drips further from the face. Things I really like about this jacket are the zipper pockets to protect any items, the velcro wrists to tighten the sleeve openings, and the material is the best part of this product - a very soft rubbery feel that doesn't make much noise when moving around in it.

    Sizing: I'm 5'4" and 110 lbs (30-26-34). I ordered a size small and this jacket works perfectly. It's roomy enough to allow me to put on a sweater underneath if it'll be a cold day and still wear this comfortably. According to the sizing chart, they recommend you measure your hips and select the size according to that to ensure you'll be able to extend it down fully when zipped closed - that's how I selected mine.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rain jacket
    Reviewed in Australia on June 26, 2023
    Size: 3X-LargeColor: Pink/ReflectiveVerified Purchase
    Good fit, love the colour. Great to wear
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  • CRSH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2024
    Size: 3X-LargeColor: Royal/StripeVerified Purchase
    Been buying Charles River apparel for years and have had no quality problems. This jacket is waterproof, windproof and comfortable to wear.
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  • Cuddles Barreto
    5.0 out of 5 stars Me quedó maravillosa - Está increíble
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 25, 2021
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    La amé, me quedó increible.
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  • e_s
    5.0 out of 5 stars Richtig schön
    Reviewed in Germany on May 15, 2024
    Size: SmallColor: Champagne/FloralVerified Purchase
    Guter Tragekomfort und hält bei Regen dicht. Die Farbe ist zudem ein Komplimentegarant.
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  • Emily s.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
    Reviewed in Canada on August 24, 2022
    Size: MediumColor: Ivory PearlVerified Purchase
    This rain jacket is beautiful, very nice colour and keeps me dry in the rain
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