COAT: Bebe // SHIRT: TJ Maxx (similar here) // JEANS: American Eagle // BELT: Steve Madden // BAG: H&M // LIPSTICK: Nars ‘Heat Wave’
Well after about two weeks of no rain and blue skies, Monday started off with torrential downpour, thunder, and lightening. Go figure. Similar to the story I told about it always raining over Memorial Day weekend, the same goes with the end of the school year. Schools around this region generally let out around the first week of June. Therefore, June 1st what do you get? Downpour.
Here are some of my top tips for dealing with rainy days and still stay stylish!
1) Invest in a trench
Not only will it look extra chic and European (in my mind, at least) but it will also protect you from the elements. The longer the coat, the more of your outfit will be preserved from the deluge or drizzle. I tend to like wearing shorter trench coats when I’m wear a dress and longer ones with pants.
2) Have a go-to updo
Have a hair style in your back pocket that you can whip out with the hint of rain. This helps avoid the frizzy hair look in case of humidity or, as has happened to me before, getting caught in the rain sans umbrella
3) Plan to pack ahead
I have the habit of always checking the weather forecast for the day as I get ready in the morning. This has helped me avoid mid-day showers on many occasion while my fellows where caught off guard. I pack a small compact umbrella and a small plastic bag into my bag for the day and am always ready to fight off the rain. And if anything, packing that umbrella will help it stay dry 😉
4) Closed toe is a must
While the open toe ankle boots are a favorite trend of mine, I simply cannot tolerate having wet toes! Find your favorite styles with closed toes (and heels) for those damp days. Either that or rock out with your toes out if you don’t mind having wet toes. I salute you!
How do you ladies stay stylish on damp days? Is it something that you deal with often or only on occasion?
Share with me in the comments! I’d love to hear from you!
I love love love the coat! I love great neutral pieces that are a little edgy at the same time!
Thank you Katie! Can you believe it was a thrift store find?!
I never owned a pair of rain boots until this school year, and the moment I put them on, I felt so powerful! No longer did I need to tiptoe my way around dangerously looking puddles 🙂 Loving your umbrella! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
I was the same. I never used to wear them because I felt like they never matched my outfits but finally I gave in and learned that dry feet are much better. Having a colorful pair helps as well 🙂
gorgeous outfit! I love those rain boots!!
Thank you Tianna!
I love your coat! And that umbrella is so fun!
xo, Scarlett
The Trendy Chick
Thank you Scarlett! It’s nice having some color on the inside
I’m a little bit obsessed with that trench coat! Those pink rain boots add just they right amount of color to the outfit 🙂
Thank you Lisa! I couldn’t believe that I found the coat at a second hand store! I was lucky enough to snatch it up before someone else did
What a fun umbrella! I love the little surprise inside.
It’s nice having the color on the inside while everyone else sees only black :). Thanks for reading!
Great tips! It’s currently downpouring here in Jersey as well, for the past THREE DAYS. It’s pretty chilly and gloomy, but honestly this weather BEGS for a day in bed with Pjs and some movies. How do you Seattlelites stay motivated?!
It’s a daily struggle. The spring and summer here almost makes up for it though. I manage by wearing colorful outfits on grey days. That’s why you see that yellow handbag so much 😉
I love love love your raincoat! I completely agree about the wet toes, they’re the worst! I’m stopping by from the Confident Twosday Linkup!
Kristin
Crumbs & Curls
Thank you Kristin! Wet feet will instantly put me in a bad mood! Thanks for stopping by
You look gorgeous! I really love your coat from Bebe and your boots are just perfect <3
Thank you for sharing <3
xoxo
Lara
http://www.pepperandstyle.com/
Thank you Lara!
I love trenches, but have yet to buy one that I truly love–I just have a few “meh” ones. Yours is super cute! Also–where is your umbrella from? I adore it!
Thank you Julia! I couldn’t believe that it was up for grabs at a second hand store, no less! The umbrella is from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma,WA gift shop. Sorry I couldn’t find a link for it.
Oh my goodness!! So amazing! The umbrella of course 🙂
Thank you Bethany! I love that it is so colorful on the inside 🙂
I love the inside of your umbrella! That is so neat! I also love a good pair of rain boots – Joules are pretty great!
Great rainy weather outfit. I have a similar on my blog today http://highlatitudestyle.com/2015/06/03/what-2-wear-4-sightseeing/
Great minds think alike. LOL. Happy hump day.
very cool umbrella! i love the surprise inside!
-c.
http://theblockishaute.com