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Don’t let the little rain cloud emoji put a damper on getting dressed. Combatting dreary, wet weather is just another excuse to get creative with fashion. There are endless ways to shine in a drizzle-ready outfit—whether it’s showing off a new rain or trench coat, topping it off with a bucket hat, or stepping out in some puddle-friendly footwear. For a drop of inspiration, look to four street-style stars from New York Fashion Week who have plenty of experience with inclement weather.
Here, find four ways to look good while staying dry.
Animal Style
Breathe life into your tried-and-true khaki trench with a plethora of animal-print accessories. A leopard-print rain hat is both statement-making and functional, while a pair of knee-high croc-embossed boots and a zebra-print dress is the ultimate way to avoid utterly dreadful soggy pant bottoms.
Take a Rain Check
Don’t want to leave your house on a rainy day? Take a bit of the homestyle with you and snuggle up outside in a quilted jacket with a plaid and checked patchwork skirt. A blanket-style jacket might not be water-repellent, but its warm and homey vibe is an optimistic approach to otherwise lifeless rain outfits. Keep everything covered (and dry!) with a cheeky umbrella.
Fisherman Fashion
A rain outfit can’t get any more classic than an iconic fisherman’s coat and black patent boots. Stick out from a sea of black parkas and beige trench-coated commuters in a yellow jacket that’s as bright as a flash of lightning. Keep things casual with a comfy black hooded sweatshirt underneath. And top if off with a bucket hat so you can leave the umbrella at home. Plus, a pair of patent heeled booties would be a smart choice to keep you both high and dry.
Rain and Shine
For slick rain style, stick to high-shine patents and glossy vinyl fabrics. Even the most relentless raindrops won’t stand a chance against these liquid-repelling fashions. Go mod with a metallic miniskirt and white rain boots that pop, and top it off with a pink-hued transparent jacket that shows off the rest of the look.
