Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #1
When the weather's down in the dumps, trick your brain by wearing happy, pastel clothing. Top things off with an umbrella that shouts "spring" and a PVC overlay that's precipitation — but not admiring-eye — proof.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #2
Bundle up in bright, sunny outerwear, an Audrey Hepburn-esque floral headscarf and statement-belted suiting. Extra style points if you step out with a Burberry umbrella in the brand's iconic plaid.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #3
Match your umbrella — and your waterproof eyeliner — to your oh-so-ubiquitous striped puffer.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #4
Raf Simons is all about chic doomsday dressing. Pair the designer's signature plasticized plaid trench with another Spring 2018 runway hit: the bold bobby pin. (OK, so her pavement-skimming gridded trousers aren't the most practical, but at least her currently sold-out Staud Shirley bag will work as an umbrella holder once the sun comes out.)
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #5
Mark our words: everyone will be wearing bucket hats this spring. Chanel's PVC version, fresh off the brand's Spring 2018 runway, comes in particularly handy in the rain.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #6
Match your hosiery to you handbag, your midi dress to your water-repellent coat. As for shoes, try a neutral, low-heeled style in patent or treated suede (to avoid damage and slippage). Stay away from canvas and stilettos.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #7
Again, gross weather calls for really bright outfits. Think cobalt trenches circled with fire-engine red Marni belts, micro-pleated marigold maxis — say that five times fast — topped with Kelly green faux furs. Also, a little rain won't hurt your shoulder-dusting earrings or (leather or PVC) statement bags, so pile on the accessories as you would on a sunny day.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #8
Alternatively, you and your BFF can distract pretty much everyone from the inclement weather by #twinning in dandelion yellow. (And if your better half has the presence of mind to bring an umbrella — and the generosity to share it — all the better.)
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #9
We call this fraternal twinning. Those who want to maintain a modicum of individuality can pick a partner and coordinate outfit, outerwear and shoe colors (in this case sky blue, pink and silvery glitter, respectively) rather than straight-up matching. For the finishing touch, a graphic print bag or umbrella.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #10
Invest in a pair of weatherproof (patent red) knee-high boots that don't scream "rain gear." Team 'em with puddle-immune (khaki) Bermuda shorts and a nylon overcoat.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #11
Same principle: you can't go wrong with patent ankle boots and cropped wide-leg trousers. Bonus points if said bottoms have a cute pattern/unexpected seams.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #12
Another tried-and-true rainy day outfit formula? Classic denim, embellished combat boots and a colorful faux fur coat. For the latter, look to Copenhagen cool-girl label Saks Potts. (We're also obsessed with its limited-edition rain-friendly totes.)
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #13
Don't be afraid to rock plaid-on-plaid. Add some extra schoolgirl flair with a bold, paper lunch-bag shaped bag.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #14
Side-step puddles in fancy sneakers, cropped tuxedo trousers and statement (bell) sleeves.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #15
Is spandex rain-resistant? No matter. Pops of color FTW.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #16
Double up on sleek, tailored outerwear, making sure your inner layer is shiny and weatherproof; ground the look with chunky-soled, cobblestone-gripping hiking boots (left). Or stay dry in a cool, contrasting trench, totally superfluous (but, again, cool) sunnies, blood-red patent boots and a Trinity-approved leather button-down (right).
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #17
Your choice of outerwear makes your choice of shoes seem more intentional. This outfit says, "Rain? What rain? I wanted to wear sky-blue Hunter boots with this nervy, retro coat. What else would go with the wallpaper florals?"
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #18
Flout the rain in a buttery yellow slip dress and tomato-red cable-knit sweater. (For optimal coziness, find one that hits your knees.) While top handle bags were extremely popular among NYFW street-stylers, this white-tailed draped-across-the-chest option leaves hands free(-er) for umbrella-holding. Punchy and practical.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #19
What's a rainy day style roundup without a classic trench coat? Wear it with a matching midi dress and cross-shoulder bag, finish things off with slouchy knee-high boots. (Psst: white goes great with ivory.)
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #20
Alternatively, style a breezy, not-so-classic trench the way you would a slit-to-there dress.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #21
Actress Jessica Williams (formerly of The Daily Show, currently of 2 Dope Queens) got the memo about bright, cheery dresses and snuggly teddy jackets.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #22
To dress down a skirt suit, match your tights to your ankle booties and strap on a seatbelt-like waist belt (by Alyx, Heron Preston or Off-White).
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #23
Striped sweater plus striped umbrella equals total rain fashion win. Also, metal chain-link belts are "in" again, per Bella Hadid.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #24
Kanye West, Virgil Abloh and Demna Gvasalia recently gave camo print the high-fashion go-ahead. Wear it the model way: with white Chelsea boots and furry outerwear.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #25
Don't let the rain cramp your style. Wear a dress you usually reserve for special occasions with your finest sock booties, your most ornate micro-mini bag. Nod to the weather with a belted, deliberately askew patent trench and an umbrella that's as close to invisible as it gets.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #26
So what if the edges of her flares are soaked? She's killing the suit-sans-shirt look.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #27
Line your raw denim Canadian tux with a plain white turtleneck, a la Raf Simons. Shrug on a firefighter-chic anorak. Make sure your plastic-coated knee-high boots have ruched detailing, because fashion.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #28
When all you want to be wearing is PJs, slip on a roomy (but eye-catching) sweater. Opting for overalls over jeans will make the whole outfit more interesting, as will a giant tote bag and futuristic sneaks.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #29
Treat your umbrella as you would any other accessory — as an outfit-enhancer. If you're wearing mostly darks, go clear. If you're wearing mostly lights, go dark.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #30
...If you're wearing floral, go floral.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #31
This showgoer offset a menswear-inspired look — fringed loafers, khaki bottoms, tailored blazer, newsboy cap — with a cheeky cheetah print umbrella.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #32
We'll beat this dead horse just once more: striped teddy coat, striped umbrella. (And not that you needed any more reason to wear chunky-soled dad sneaks, but they also put about an inch of rubber between you and the water-streaked concrete.)
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #33
When your coat and calf area are all anyone's going to see, opt for outerwear with an architectural shape — and slip on some patterned (and/or sheer, if you're feeling trendy) socks.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #34
Play with texture. Pair a Niagara Falls-ready nylon hat with a furry coat, knit scarf and silky trousers.
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Rain Style NYFW Fall 2018 #35
Here's how you weatherproof the head-to-toe red trend. Also, note how she matched her tote to her turtleneck and her lips to her baggy leather set.
