Every now and then we wake up Friday mornings and find ourselves standing in front of our closets, staring into the never ending options of clothes, completely stumped... our main problem-the weather!
On day's like this, when the forecast is looking rainy for the majority of the day and the chill factor is definitely looking bleak- putting together the most casually balanced outfit of chic and weather appropriate can be difficult! Here you will see a few rainy day items that made my "Cold and Rainy Friday" a success.
First and foremost, when we think rainy day- we think rain boots; these violet shade Hunter Classic Rain Boots are always reliable, and while they come at a relatively pricey cost, the durability will last you a lifetime. On the especially cold winter days, I line my Hunter classics with the newly popular, Ivory Knit Welly Sock- these come in a variety of colors and different fabric styles.
Since the rain boots are the staple item in this ensemble it is important to try and base the rest of your closet choices off of this color- since I am working with violet, a few pops of the color here and there are the perfect way to make sure your look flows from head to toe!
The best choice of pant with a Hunter rain boot is a slim fitting jean. Often times the leg of the pant is most easily fit inside the boot when they pant is a skinny jean, or jegging. Picture above is the Gap 1969 Texture Knit Jegging in black. I go for the jegging on days like today because they are absolutely comfortable, this textured knit from Gap wicks away water quite nicely, and best of all they are a high quality jegging which when seen by anyone but yourself, is acknowledged as a perfect fitting skinny jean.
Normally on a rainy day I try and stick to a one layer choice for top- as most rain jackets are a slim fit and multiple layers can not only create an uncomfortable fit in the shoulders and underarms, but a bulky appearance. However, there are a few ways to get around this when it is especially cold. As a first layer today I chose the Jcrew Pintuck Lace Front Cream Henley. This lightweight option allows for comfort and style with the simplistically added lace front. This stylistic design on the front of the henley is perfect when paired with the Jcrew Sequin Stripe Cardigan. This cardigan is a light shade of warm sandalwood with gleams of differing shades of pink sequins strewn in horizontal stripes. The darker shade of these pink sequins match nicely with the violet shade in our boots.
To accessorize this look I stuck with a simple addition of an oversized wrist watch- I went with the Michael Kors Madison Chronograph Horn Watch. This watch is just enough of a eye catcher with its crystal rounded frame and gold accents it makes for the perfect accessory.
Lastly, and quite possibly most important we have our rain jacket, seen above is the 2009 H&M Black Trench Rain Coat with oversized front buttons and a high collar. This jacket holds its shape at the bottom and does not hug your legs, accenting the slenderness of your waistline with a thick belt and letting your silhouette do the talking. This is topped off with a violet patterned pashmina scarf too keep that brutal wind chill off your neck- these scarfs are often a relatively affordable investment and are offered in a variety of colors- not only do these work well with rain coats, but in fact jackets of any type. A well placed scarf can take your look from casual to chic very quickly. To finish this look, as you see picture above- the quintessential purse is a necessity. Here I have provided an image of one of my all time favorites, the Long Champ Le Pliage Tote Bag, these bags are also rather pricey- but much like the hunter rain boots their durability will definitely pay off in the long run. The great thing about this bag is that the polyamide fabric with induction inside is perfect to withstand the rain, and assures sure the contents of your bag stay dry and protected in travel.
A few simple statement items can make for the perfect rainy day ensemble.
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