Wet weather can really dampen your mood, not to mention interfere with your fashion plans. Here are some waterproof ways to keep on trend when the dark clouds loom.
Stick to skinny
If you’ve ever worn bootcut jeans or flares, you’ll be familiar with how the loose bottoms drag in puddles and take half the pavement grime home with you. In other words, stick to slim fitting trousers like skinny jeans or leggings tucked into boots. Similarly, a long skirt is going to hold water, so go for something above the knee that you can wear with tights.
Choose high-tech over high fashion
High-end brands such as Burberry have long been fêted for their statement rain macs, but what works on the catwalk doesn’t necessarily work on the school run.
Fortunately, technology-enhanced fabrics have been a big focus for the fashion industry the last decade or so, meaning you can find a raincoat that not only offers almost total dryness, but is also lightweight and flattering too.
The only downside with such materials is that they are manmade and therefore less friendly to the environment. However, many high street brands are now choosing recycled polyester, so it is possible to be dry and a friend of the planet.
Buy some rain booties
I know what you’re thinking: the only time wellington boots are fashionable is when Kate Moss is donning them with a miniskirt at Glastonbury, but these aren’t just any wellington boots. These are the lightweight, Chelsea-boot-style ankle wellies that happen to currently be very much in fashion. That’s right, wellies have upped their style game, and a pair of these beauties tucked into skinny jeans or worn ‘a la Miss Moss’ with bare legs, will give you that style edge even when the sky is falling in.
Smarten up your accessories
If you resent venturing out looking like you’re about to navigate a kayak down a river, then focus on the small elements of your look that need to be waterproofed. Sturdy, leather boots will keep your feet dry enough in lieu of wellies; a cosy, knitted beanie will protect your hair for a short dash between your car and work; and a practical but stylish crossbody bag that is water-resistant can be big enough for all your essentials, over your expensive, leather handbag.
If in doubt, brolly out
You may have given up on umbrellas after one gusty adventure too many, but it’s worth bearing in mind that there are brollies available now that are designed to be lightweight, sturdy and wind-resistant.
