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Really? A rain cape works better -- keeps stuff dry, including shorts, with ventilation from below. Combine them w/sandals and waterproof socks, and you'll be dry and dork-tastic.

My problem with rain capes is the amount of wind resistance they would add...not my cup of tea. Would rather have shorts.

Sorry but this is the first thing I thought of...

^^ LMAO

I would say fender first and rain jacket second. Just in waterproof shorts you would get really sweaty and wet from inside. http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1120930_-1_400070__400070 For me it keeps me drier.

Some things are difficult to find for a reason. I saw a thread on another forum recently where someone wanted a cotton cycling jersey and was upset that no one made one... no one makes it because the cons outweigh the pros. You'd be a sweaty mess. You can buy spray-on water proofing that soaks into fabric, start with a pair of polyester shorts and find the appropriate spray. If they are loose fitting, I think it might work acceptably for finding a compromise between a waterproof short that still breaths.

You could get a Danish rain skirt. Not cheap, but super cute. Oh those Danes. http://www.takaokami.com/collections/ss14/products/rain-skirt

I've been commuting in non-waterproof shorts, changing into something else when I get there. The cell phone and wallet, which I want to keep dry, travel in plastic bags.

Endura makes some good waterproof stuff, no women's specific shorts though. Might want to scope some of the brands on here: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/six-of-the-best-winter-shorts-35808/

Here you go. You were just looking in the wrong category https://www.invinciblerubber.com/shorts/cycle-shorts/view-all-products.html?TreeId=6

You were just looking in the wrong category

@edmonds59 -- that skirt looks so comfortable...I want one.

Sorry for the duplicate post. It could have been a lot worse, believe me.

@Jon, I used to own a pair of rubber pants... sadly, after a few years they dried out and fell apart. :(

Have you tried wearing some kind of polyester/cotton blend pants? I have a pair of cargo pants that are 65% poly/35% cotton and they dry relatively fast.

OP, not quite sure what you're envisioning. Something like nylon rain pants, but cut off, like culottes?

I kinda agree with Stu. When it's warm enough for shorts I really don't mind getting wet. Sometimes it actually feels good in the summer. When it's cold and I use the long rain pants it does often feel clammy from the trapped moisture. That skirt is adorable - as long as you have good fenders it seems like it could work for what you want. Without good fenders you might end up just as wet as without. A rain cape will do as well though, and it also protects the rest of you. You can get a cape for about the same price. The nice thing with that is that when there's a break in the rain I can pull the cape up onto my shoulders for a bit and let the heat buildup escape. Showers resume and I tug it back down in place. There are advantages and disadvantages to just about all of the options. If you do get the skirt I'd like to hear how you like it. In the meantime - embrace the rain! :) Rediscover the fun of playing in puddles and take some dry clothes in a pannier.

@srpit -- I am totally with you on embracing inclement weather. Love rain (love snow even more). I just grow weary of showing to work drenched and disheveled every time there is an unexpected rainstorm. I'm going the spare-clothes route for now, but if I have some extra money lying around I'll probably get a rain skirt http://georgia-in-dublin.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-rainwrap This one is a little less expensive than the first. I'll let you know how I like it. It is, at the very least, attractive. Also, fenders...that's a good point. My rear fender snapped in half so it's not very long anymore. I'm thinking I may need to invest in a better pair.

I have fenders, but wouldn't mind having a longer, wider front mudflap. I find I go through socks more than anything else, and it's a pain to carry an extra pair of socks with me all the time.

RainLegs? I have no personal experience with this, but I've been intrigued. http://www.rainlegs.com/en/home

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/pearl-izumi-elite-barrier-wxb-pants-waterproof-convertible-for-men~p~5716p/ these aren't cheap (and may have been discontinued), but they convert into waterproof shorts. I ride in such shorts pretty frequently during the summer, and though they're not as comfortable as regular shorts, they're nowhere near as bad as people seem to think. And they keep your underwear dry, which is the real issue with riding in the rain as far as I'm concerned. I think Showers Pass might make some convertible rain pants too.

A see thru clear plastic bag skirt is sexy , cheap and fashionable flapping in the wind , don't ask me how i know . LOL

Possibly, but this might be off-putting for various people. I don't know that I would advocate that.

With the clear plastic bag solution, you should at least wear a little something underneath. Stu, I think you need some of the GiD Leggits, these things look way cool; http://momentummag.com/gear/accessories/georgia-in-dublin-leggits-review/

With the clear plastic bag solution, you should at least wear a little something underneath.

Socks?

That would be a use for those unmatched laundry singles.