- Umbrella: One of the things I despise doing is carrying umbrellas, but these items can be lifesavers during the rainy season, an umbrella protects your hair, clothes and yourself from getting drenched by the rain so it gives you necessary protection.
- The Trench Coat: A trench coat or trenchcoat is a raincoat made of waterproof heavy-duty cotton gabardine drill, or leather, or poplin. It generally has a removable insulated lining, raglan sleeves, and the classic versions come in various lengths ranging from just above the ankles (the longest) to above the knee (the shortest).
- Rubber Soled Footwear: Taking your leather shoes out on a rainy day isn't really an ideal thing to do, since its reducing the life span of the shoe. Even though that beautifully crafted shoe may look good, but slipping and falling on your behind is hardly the best way to show them off. That is why investing in shoes with rubber soles is strongly advised for the wet season.
If your leather shoes do end up getting a bit wet, follow these simple steps to preserve them for as long as possible:
- Wipe the shoes with a damp cloth and then let them dry naturally; this will help prevent white marks forming on them once they’ve dried.
- Don’t give in to the temptation to place them next to a radiator or go to the effort of drying them with a hair dryer (we admire the dedication though). As we’ve said, let them dry naturally over a couple of days.
- Place wooden shoetrees, or some bundled newspaper, in the shoes once you’ve taken them off; it helps absorb moisture and maintain their shape.
- Give them a day off, preferably two, and treat them with a wax-based polish or waterproofing product to bolster protection for wear in the future.
- If you really want to keep them away from the water, then consider a galosh. Sometimes style has to take a bit of a back seat; it’s only for the occasional commute after all.
Wet weather needn’t mean sacrificing your style standards in order to stay dry. By taking heed of these essential pointers, you’ll realise there’s no need for ugly ski jackets and plastic shoe coverings to keep composed.
What are your wet-weather sartorial weapons? How do you keep dry in style as you make your way to the office?
Sources: Google, Fashion Beans
