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Rainy Day Style Guide: Chic Outfits and Accessories for Dreary Weather

Discover fashion-forward rain gear from Reserved, Sunbrella, Frei Regen, and Senz to keep your style intact when the weather won't cooperate.

Rainy Day Style Guide: Chic Outfits and Accessories for Dreary Weather

Raincoat Reserved. reserved.com

Sunbrella umbrella

Umbrella Frei Regen

Anti-storm umbrella Senz

Relentless downpours threatening to derail your day don't have to mean surrendering your sense of style. Skip the gloom and treat the wet forecast as the perfect excuse to refresh your closet. We took cues from style insiders on Instagram and curated the most fashionable rainy-day essentials guaranteed to earn their place in your fall and winter rotation.

Raincoat

What To Wear In The Rain

Already picturing yourself draped in some flimsy plastic sheet over your carefully curated outfit? Let us put that image to rest. Today's raincoats are genuinely flattering additions to any look, while lined versions can absolutely step in for a lightweight jacket when temperatures drop. Browse timeless black silhouettes, or branch out with bold patterned styles, and you may just discover your new autumn staple.

Rubber boots

Stop relegating your rubber boots to occasional countryside visits. Most labels now design pairs that are virtually indistinguishable from the chunky boots dominating runways, so there's no need to settle for unsightly substitutes. Alternatively, lean into the look and let your footwear take center stage; the legendary Hunter boots excel at this (Princess Diana herself was a devoted fan).

Umbrella

We couldn't leave out the most obvious choice, though it remains every bit as stylish as the rest. A compact folding umbrella slips effortlessly into even the tiniest handbag, while a classic cane-handled umbrella transforms into a signature accent. Coordinate the shade with your outfit's existing palette, or fearlessly clash colors to inject vibrancy into even the dreariest days.

Hats

Can't squeeze an umbrella into your tote? Skip it altogether and reach for a visor-style hat instead. The swap isn't exactly one-for-one, but it will reliably shield your makeup and carefully arranged hair. Pair a baseball cap or bucket hat with an elongated trench and waterproof footwear, and nothing the sky throws at you will matter.

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Raincoat

Oversized leather raincoats have secured their spot among this season's defining trends. They also prove invaluable when confronted with relentless precipitation, since a long leather trench can rescue your entire ensemble from the downpour while pulling the look together with a polished finish. Traditional black versions slot seamlessly into even the simplest wardrobes, while color-blocked iterations deliver that standout flourish you might be missing.

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