There’s nothing like a good rain to disrupt your morning or evening commute. In today’s fast-paced society, we cannot stop our lives because of inclement weather. Here in New York, the streets were still packed during the now notorious Polar Vortex in 2013. Rain or shine, the show must go on. Unfortunately for us, suits can be the a difficult option for an outfit when you’re on the move. With a few precautions and a well-made suit, you can stay comfortable, warm, and dry, while still protecting your suit.

Planned obsolescence is a topic that primarily comes up when discussing technology. This phrase refers to the scheme in business of creating a product with the intention of it not working, lasting, or being relevant after a predetermined amount of time. At some point in our modern history, clothing fell victim to this mode of business.