It's Possible to Look Cool in Bad Weather—Here's Proof
Whether or not your wardrobe is prepped for bad weather, we’re here to let you know that it is possible to look cool when you have to dress for a rainy day. The thought of trekking through the elements might not sound like a moment for fashion, but hear us out.
Curious to see some winning outfit formulas, we looked to fashion girls to see exactly what they wear. The ultimate case of fashion meets function, their best rainy-day looks are simple and surprisingly easy. You can’t go wrong with a pair of straight-leg jeans and a loose sweater with a pair of ankle boots and a trench coat to top everything off. But keep things interesting with a coat finished in patent leather or lined with gingham. So, it turns out that it is possible to pull off cool outfits, even when the rain is coming down outside. Want to see some inspiring outfits? Keep reading to see how fashion girls are styling their raincoats, and then shop all your rainy-day essentials.
A patent coat is a cool addition to any outfit.
Fashion girls are layering clear plastic raincoats over their outfits on the street style scene.
A shiny finish instantly reads cool.
Add a pop of color to your outfit with your trench.
Keep things classic and minimal.
Shop our favorite raincoats
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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