ProQuip Darcey Ladies Rain Jacket Review
In the market for a new waterproof jacket this winter? Our tester Carly Cummins puts the ProQuip Darcey through its paces
The Proquip Darcey Ladies Rain Jacket is a timelessly stylish garment that comes with a soft touch fabric and a three-year waterproof warranty that doesn’t break the budget bank - what’s not to love?
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Stylish and soft materials
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Three-year waterproof guarantee
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Heavier construction means it may be warmer on a mild day
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The ProQuip Darcey is a classically-tailored, traditional rain jacket. Timeless in its look, it’s styled to suit a wide market in terms of taste. It features in a number of neutral colors and will compliment and suit, pretty much, any shape or size woman.
From the moment I slipped the Darcey on I fell in love with the super soft touch fabric. It’s incredibly comfortable to wear and I particularly like the shaping and fit, allowing room for my curves. There are also useful Velcro side adjusters that allow you to tighten the area that tend to bag around the tummy, giving it a more flattering silhouette that really fits.
Along with the fabric and fit, there’s also a hidden shockcord drawstring toggle inside the waist band that allows you to adjust the fit to suit your personal preference and shape.
Importantly, the outer fabric has stretch qualities, similar to what you would find on the best golf mid layers, and you can really feel this stretch working effectively when you make a full swing through to a finish, unrestricted.
The first time I wore the Darcey jacket (and complementing rain pants) for 18 holes, it was a day of high wind and torrential rain. I can honestly say I’ve never been happier playing in the rain, I felt warm, dry and very comfortable. What's more, the waterproof zips are a Godsend as you can pop your scorecard in your pocket and zip it up to keep it dry.
Admittedly, the weight of the jacket is heavy, rather than thin and light, which really gives that extra barrier to the cold on a chilly winter’s day. It’s designed to be fully breathable so, despite the weight of the material, you won’t over-heat.
One of the most impressive features of the fabric, though, is the use of noise-limiting “swing-silent” technology. There’s no noisy rustling to be heard as you swing.
ProQuip might not be the most known fashion brand in terms of styling, but the inclusion of a small logo is discrete and well-placed low on the hemline of the jacket. It doesn’t detract from the simplicity and clean lines of the styling.
Finally, I think that most women will enjoy the soft color choices of lilac or pink, which will add a splash of color to the blanket navy. It really looks lovely.
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