There's nothing worse than a rainy New Year's Eve, and unfortunately the view from my window shows that this is exactly what I will be up against on the biggest party night of the year.

To spare my little black dress from the elements, I poked around online to find a smart looking raincoat that would work just as well on a special occasion as it would on any average Tuesday.

Zara currently has a smashing red belted raincoat with an open neckline that sells for $169. There's something so classy and refined about this jacket that if I were to actually own it, I would be almost tempted to wear it as a dress -- you know, like the flashers in their trench coats!