How to be Stylish in the Rain

Trying to be stylish in the rain has never been easier with all of the options out there.

Braving the elements stylishly can be a challenge. However, fashion does not ignore the fact that year-round, at any time of day, it can rain. You have to leave your home daily to go to work, go shopping, or go out on the town, and in the past, a little rain could completely ruin your look. This is no longer the case. Several options are available to make rain-going just as stylish if not more stylish than your sunny day attire.

Things You'll Need

• Umbrella
• Rain boots
• Rain coat
• Waterproof bag

Instructions

1. 

   A plaid umbrella is just one pattern you can find to add some style in the rain.

   Open an umbrella with personality. Long gone are the days when your only choices for an umbrella were basic colors. Shop around for different styles that show of your favorite band, pattern or fashion statement. A fashionable umbrella does mean sacrificing stability, as most are made to withstand winds and harsh rains.

2. 

   Rain boots can show off your personality and keep your feet dry.

   Wear the rain boots. Nothing can feel worse than ruined, wet shoes. With a multitude of shoe search engines available online, you can save your shoes and select rain boots that keep your feet dry and stylish. Designers like Marc Jacobs offer rain boots to help you stay functional and fashionable.

3. 

   Gone are the days of yellow raincoats now that designer options are available.

   Cover up with a versatile and waterproof jacket. Older style raincoats where typically yellow or green and seemingly made of rubber. Now, companies like North Face and high fashion designers like Burberry offer coats that are not only waterproof, but stylish enough to wear to work or out on the town.

4. Protect your belongings. Use a waterproof messenger bag or briefcase to protect your loose belongings and work documents. Manhattan Portage offers waterproof laptop bags suggested for bike riders. Gucci also offers waterproof fashion with a sleek, black briefcase.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase a matching umbrella and rain boots to create a coordinated look.

References

• pare*umbrella
• Zappos.com
• The Waterproof Store