When the weather's down in the dumps, trick your brain by wearing happy, pastel clothing. Top things off with an umbrella that shouts "spring" and a PVC overlay that's precipitation — but not admiring-eye — proof.
Raf Simons is all about chic doomsday dressing. Pair the designer's signature plasticized plaid trench with another Spring 2018 runway hit: the bold bobby pin. (OK, so her pavement-skimming gridded trousers aren't the most practical, but at least her currently sold-out Staud Shirley bag will work as an umbrella holder once the sun comes out.)
After a particularly punishing winter, we’ve actually been looking forward to the gray, rainy days that give rise to May flowers. And those days seem to have arrived (way) early, at least in New York.
Concerns about global warming aside, we’re not complaining. Cinematic downpours give us — and street stylers — an excuse to really lean in to the PVC trend. Break out our plaid-with-plastic-overlay Calvin Klein trenches. Get inventive with our umbrella styling.
Don’t let a little rain dampen your sense of sartorial adventure. Here are some clever rainy day outfit ideas, all spotted this past — rather drizzly — New York Fashion Week.
Mark our words: everyone will be wearing bucket hats this spring. Chanel's PVC version, fresh off the brand's Spring 2018 runway, comes in particularly handy in the rain.
Again, gross weather calls for really bright outfits. Think cobalt trenches circled with fire-engine red Marni belts, micro-pleated marigold maxis — say that five times fast — topped with Kelly green faux furs. Also, a little rain won't hurt your shoulder-dusting earrings or (leather or PVC) statement bags, so pile on the accessories as you would on a sunny day.
We call this fraternal twinning. Those who want to maintain a modicum of individuality can pick a partner and coordinate outfit, outerwear and shoe colors (in this case sky blue, pink and silvery glitter, respectively) rather than straight-up matching. For the finishing touch, a graphic print bag or umbrella.
Your choice of outerwear makes your choice of shoes seem more intentional. This outfit says, "Rain? What rain? I wanted to wear sky-blue Hunter boots with this nervy, retro coat. What else would go with the wallpaper florals?"
What's a rainy day style roundup without a classic trench coat? Wear it with a matching midi dress and cross-shoulder bag, finish things off with slouchy knee-high boots. (Psst: white goes great with ivory.)
Actress Jessica Williams (formerly of The Daily Show, currently of 2 Dope Queens) got the memo about bright, cheery dresses and snuggly teddy jackets.
Line your raw denim Canadian tux with a plain white turtleneck, a la Raf Simons. Shrug on a firefighter-chic anorak. Make sure your plastic-coated knee-high boots have ruched detailing, because fashion.
by Cordelia Tai
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