Ready Made Outfit: Black and White with Rain All Over
November 14th, 2008
Renee, who’s moving to the Pacific Northwest (hello, rain!), asked us for recommendations for stylish rain wear. In a nutshell, our philosophy on rainwear is to balance style with comfort (e.g. staying dry and warm). It’s a balance, not a tradeoff–when it’s rainy out, it doesn’t mean that your style needs to stay in. Here’s a simple look, appropriate for the rains of the Pacific Northwest, that will keep you both stylish and comfy:
1. The key to this outfit is comfy layers. Your first layer? A simple base: a comfy knit shirt and a nice knee-length skirt. (If it’s really cold, add a pair of tights or leggings to this base layer.)
2. To keep warm in the rain, you’re going to need a cozy sweater. Here, we chose a thick knit sweater with a stylish toggle closure. Extra style points (and warmth) for the attached hood.
3. Finish off the outfit with a warm pair of rain boots (notice the knit cuff on these jersey-lined boots, only $29.99 at Target), a rain-resistant bag, and a clear plastic bubble umbrella ($16.99, also at Target).
What’s your go-to rain outfit? Share your style with us in the comments!
Entry Filed under: Ready Made Outfits, Women
3 Comments Add your own
1. Miss Moneypenny | November 14th, 2008 at 9:35 am
As a veteran of the PNW I can say that this outfit, while styling, isn’t super-practical. Even though it doesn’t really get that cold, the damp chill in the winter air is brutal and she’ll want more than a tank top under the sweater. Thinner, breathable layers, but lots of them, are key, and it’s a good idea to have a scarf or a turtleneck for comfort. She also doesn’t really need the boots — while the rain is relentless, it’s usually not very heavy — more like constant drizzle — and water-resistant or even just regular sturdy leather boots are better. (I have some cute rubber boots and I hardly ever wear them!) But try not to slide into the Gore-Tex jacket + Keen boots trap . . . there’s enough of that going around already! :-))
2. Mimi | November 14th, 2008 at 10:51 am
I always find it difficult to dress for “warm winter” weather… it’s chilly but typical winter clothes don’t really feel right.
I like how this looks light enough for me in California, yet still has that “foul weather” feel. (Here we are mid-November and it’s going to be near 80F degrees today but cool at night! Something like this, sans the boots, would work for me ).
3. Trisha | November 17th, 2008 at 3:08 am
Thinner, breathable layers and regular leather boots do sound like they’d be a better bet against the constant drizzle
Thanks for the advice, Miss Moneypenny!
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