7 Things I Always Wear When the Weather Sucks
Allyson Payer Sat, 22 Oct 2022 Who What Wear
Bad weather—especially in the fall and winter—is inevitable. Call me crazy, but I actually like icky days, and look forward to busting out my all-weather gear for the occasions. I don't have a huge collection of gross-weather clothes, as I don't exactly live in Seattle, but I like to keep stylish versions of the essentials on hand for when it's particularly damp outside. And many of these essentials can certainly be worn with the weather doesn't suck, so don't worry about their use being limited.
Below is a list of my go-to gear for when it's cold and wet outside, and the most stylish versions within each category. From jackets to accessories to the coolest all-weather shoes on the market, these will have you covered (literally) for the rainy season ahead. And many of these items will also work for blustery winter weather. As they say, stay dry out there!
Stylish waterproof boots and clogs aren't hard to come by these days, and plenty of them are subtle enough to be worn inside.
When it's cold and wet out, all I want to do is put on a cozy The North Face puffer. They're super lightweight yet warm as they're filled with down.
This season has been all about the puddle pants, also known as pants (or jeans) that are long enough to pool around your ankles and drag on the floor. Obviously, this isn't ideal when the ground is wet. Instead, I go for slightly cropped styles that'll stay dry.
Hoodies are great on rainy days as they keep your head dry in the absence of a hat, plain and simple.
If the umbrella isn't tiny yet mighty, I don't want it. I prefer ones that I can easily throw in my bag, suitcase, or even jacket pocket.
Nylon bags, in all their '90s-era glory, are great for crummy weather. I don't know about you, but I don't want water spots on my leather bags.
No one wants to contend with rain-soaked hair during their daily commute. Grab a cute hat on your way out the door and at least part of your hair will remain dry.
Next up, 36 epic sweaters I want from J.Crew, H&M, Zara, and Mango.
