Fashionable In The Rain
Spring can be a difficult time, when it comes to your wardrobe. It's too warm for your heavy wool coat, but it's not warm enough to not wear a jacket. The rainy forecasts for March and April also add to the anxiety of "What will I wear?"
Well, the editors at Marie Claire magazine have assembled some great looks that will keep you dry, but also looking fashionable. These functional looks also feature bright, bold colors, which will certainly add a splash to the grey spring days.
The magazine's editor-in-chief, Lesley Jane Seymour, offers the following fun looks:
Look 1: Brooks Brothers
The classic Trench by Brooks Brothers is always the perfect piece for a rainy day. This season, update it by wearing it with a thick belt cinched at the waist.
Brighten it up with a pair of rubber wedges by Alexander Herchovitch and a multi stripped LuLu Guiness umbrella
Prices:
Brooks Brothers trench $698
Alexander Herchovitch wedges $105
LuLu Guiness umbrella $95
Look 2: Look 2: Escada
For a sportier look, wear a trench by Escada Sport. This trench still has the classic silhouette, but in a 3/4 length that is a modern twist. Also the nylon fabric gives the feel of a windbreaker with a much more chic appeal - so you can stop wearing your hiking jacket with your work clothes.
Wear it with a pair of skinny jeans by Miss 60 and argyle wellies by Tamara Hengriquez.
Prices:
Escada Sport trench $575
Miss Sixty Jans $169
Chinese Laundry for $49.99
Longchamp plastic tote "Cristol logo"
Look 3: Edward An
For those of us who rather not go with the classic, here is Edward An's water resistant coated cotton hooded cape. It is like taking little red riding hood and bringing her into the city with a pair of skinny jeans by City DKNY and wellies by Tamara Henriquez.
Prices:
Edward An Cape $356
DKNY Jeans $69
Wellies $118
Plastic tote from Longchamp
Look 4: Coach
For those who want to have fun in the rain, this certainly will do the trick. This is a bright, polka dot coat by Coach. Paired this whimiscal coat with a sexy, satin dress by Banana Republic. Our model is wearing LL Bean wellies.
Prices:
Coach Coat $428
Banana Republic Dress $178
Wellies $39
Look 5: Issac
Big this season is the updated cropped trench. And a few years ago, this might not have happened, but here we have amazing modern style found at bargain price. This trench is Isaac Mizrahi for Target paired with a pencil skirt by Esprit. This is great for the city girl on the run. Pair the look with rubber stilettos - perfect for those who still need a heel to feel polished. Add some more color with an Echo umbrella.
Prices:
Cropped Trench $34.99
Pencil Skirt $69
Nine West rubber stilettos $79.99
Echo umbrella $35
Look 6: Gap
This is a very old school look. For those who like to really be classic, there is the yellow rain slicker by Gap. The bright yellow just brings you back to those days walking to school. Pair the slicker with a denim skirt and lace up wellies by Tretorn.
Prices:
Gap yellow rain jacket $68
J. Crew vest 128
Denim mini skirt by Lee 75
Boots $115