Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

So. City Rain Jacket or Hardshell? I guess what I'm after is a psychological spur that sits in the corner and says, "You spent money on this" whenever it looks a bit wet outside and I don't really fancy it.

I can layer up as much or as little as necessary with either depending on their respective qualities on temperature regulation (though would also be interested in views on that).

Will the City Jacket be comfortable / do a good job on longer rides? Will it say "roadie douchebag" a bit less if I wear it to the pub?

The City Jacket, while very nice, is very warm. I only wear mine on my commute on cold days/evenings and when I can ride at a leisurely pace so as not to need a shower when I get in to work (I don't have far to go and can't be bothered carrying loads of shower stuff etc). Waterproofing is excellent but anything above 12C and you will melt. If you leave the pink zip out reflective bit at the back you tend to look like more of a wanker than a douchebag (or so my wife says).