Splash of Color On Rainy Days
Spring can be a difficult time, when it comes to your wardrobe. It's too warm for your heavy wool coat, but cool enough for a jacket. And spring showrers can add to the anxiety of "What will I wear?"
The editors at Marie Claire magazine have assembled some great looks that will keep you dry and looking fashionable. These functional looks also feature bright, bold colors, which will add a bright splash to grey spring days.
The magazine's editor-in-chief, Lesley Jane Seymour, visits The Early Show to offer 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 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. It 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. (You can stop wearing your hiking jacket with your work clothes.)
Wear it with a pair of skinny jeans by Miss Sixty and argyle wellies by Tamara Hengriquez.
Prices:
Escada Sport trench: $575
Miss Sixty Jans: $169
Chinese Laundry: $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. Pair this whimiscal coat with a sexy, satin dress by Banana Republic and LL Bean wellies.
Prices:
Coach Coat: $428
Banana Republic Dress: $178
Wellies: $39
Look 5: Issac
Big this season is the updated cropped trench. This trench by Isaac Mizrahi for Target offers a designer look at a bargain price. it is paired with a pencil skirt by Esprit. This is great look for the city girl on the run. Add rubber stilettos - perfect for those who still need a heel to feel polished - and a splash of 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, which brings you back to those days of 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