What To Wear When It Pours

Does weather affect your mood? When it rains, does it put you in great mood or the opposite? For most of people, me included, the rain gives us the blues. And no matter how much we just want to stay at home and wish for the day to end, we really can't. What's more, dressing up for a rainy day is difficult. If you're one of those people who find it hard to choose clothes on rainy, gloomy days, here are some style tips that may help you:

Color

Get rid of that bad mood by adding some color into your outfit. Seeing yourself wearing something vibrant can perk you up, as well as the other people around you. This doesn't mean your outfit should be bursting with colors. You could wear a red or yellow trench coat and then balance it out by wearing minimal jewelry and dark hues for the other clothing you're wearing.

Umbrella

Umbrellas are not just essential but are also a wonderful accessory. These days, a lot of shops sell umbrellas in bright colors and playful patterns. You can even see umbrellas with cute handles. Buy an umbrella that reflects your personality and style. My only advice when it comes to purchasing an umbrella is to choose reasonably-priced ones. There's no need to spend a fortune on them since they're not exactly investment pieces. Urban Outfitters has great umbrellas you might like.

Materials and Fabrics

There are some items we can't use or wear when it pours, like suede and leather. Save your suede boots for brighter days as the rain can damage its quality. If you really need to wear leather, make sure to have it treated with a protectant before going out. For rainy days, it's best to use rubber or pleather.

Rain Boots

The most comfortable footwear for the rain is a pair of rain boots. Add some quirkiness and playfulness in your outfit by choosing rain boots with a cute pattern and bright colors.

Coat

The rain can make the weather a bit cool, so make sure you wear a trench coat. The trench coat has a waterproof quality that is especially made to be used during the rainy season or whenever there's enough chill in the air. In some areas, wearing a trench coat is not enough to keep yourself warm. If you live in a really cold area, you might want to wear something thicker.