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"   Did the summer rain catch you off-guard? After weeks of sticky humidity and barely a drop it&amp;#039;s at least ten degrees cooler and drizzling all day which means you need to stay dry without bundling up.  A cotton trench is lightweight enough to keep you weatherproof without cramping your summer style. We&amp;#039;ve collected the best options, but you can even design your own with Comptoir des Cotonniers Reinvent the Trench Coat contest. Using the silhouette of a traditional trench coat, anyone can design the front and back and enter to win $1,250 worth of merchandise. Think patterns, pinstripes, embellishments or even ombre tones. Submissions are due September 6th. For inspiration and instant rain-proof gratification, shop these ten styles in stores now.   Above, from left: Gap classic trench, $88 at gap.com; Eryn Brinie batwing jacket, $234 at nastygal.com; Theory Hattie jacket, $325 at theory.com; Current/Elliot baggy trench, $570 at mytheresa.com; Topshop contrast check trench, $360 at topshop.com.   From left: J.Crew hooded slicker, $128 at jcrew.com; Asos cape mac, $117, at asos.com; Bensoni leopard trench, $695 at barneys.com; Gryphon trapeze jacket, $605 at 25park.com; See by Chlo\u00E9 belted cape, $795 at lagarconne.com. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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