Look Good on a Rainy Day

Rain can be an aspiring fashion lover's worst nightmare. Dull, shapeless outerwear, frizzy hair, and runny make-up may ruin your entire style. You can avoid becoming a rainy day disaster, however, simply by looking for waterproof clothing that flatters your figure and appeases your personality. The right hair care products and cosmetics can further transform your look for the better.

Steps

Keep Yourself Dry

Waterproof outerwear is a must. It does not have to be unfashionable. Select classy pieces to create a mature, sophisticated look, or try a few well-fit garments in playful colors to brighten up your rainy day style.

  1. Wear a fitted trench coat with a hood. The trench coat is a classic piece that works well for nearly any woman's wardrobe. A coat with a hood will provide you with added protection from the rain, but even a trench coat without a hood can work if you plan on carrying an umbrella. Consider a standard beige trench, a sophisticated burgundy trench, or a vibrant red trench, depending on your personality.
  2. Look for a coat that flatters your figure. A double-breasted coat flatters many women, but women with larger busts should consider a single-breasted coat, instead. Additionally, belted coats look lovely on girls who want to define their waist and show of their curves.
  3. Wear thin clothes beneath your coat. Materials like cashmere and thin cotton weaves work best under a well-fitted coat since they do not add extra bulk. Conversely, you should avoid heavy wool sweaters and over-sized garments. These pieces may make you look lumpy beneath your coat.
  4. Cheer yourself up with lively colors. When the weather is gray and cloudy, your spirits naturally sink. Adding bright, cheerful colors to your wardrobe is a good way to keep your spirits high. Choose colorful coats and umbrellas to add a splash of color to your rainy day attire..
  5. Look chic in classic colors. Outerwear and accessories in black, chocolate, or deep red create a sophisticated appearance. If a boost to your confidence is enough to lift your mood on a rainy day, stick with neutral or subdued colors that give your appearance a mature twist.
  6. Get a good pair of rain boots. Brightly colored rubber boots can give off a childish vibe, especially if they are speckled in daisies, polka dots, or other loud prints. If you want to wear a colored rain boot, opt for bold, solid colors over patterns. Alternatively, a rubber riding boot or a leather boot with a waterproof coating can give your look a sophisticated edge.
  7. Avoid suede and other materials that can suffer water damage. Do not carry any bags in this material or wear any shoes made with this material. Unprotected leather can also get ruined in the rain.
  8. Treat your umbrella like an accessory. Look for a bright color or pattern to liven up the dreariness outdoors, or opt for a chocolate brown or red umbrella with a wooden handle for a mature, chic look. Have fun with it, and choose an umbrella that suits your personality.

Tame Your Hair and Make-Up

Rain can wreak havoc on your hair and make-up, causing your hair to frizz and your cosmetics to run. Remedy the problem by using products that keep your hair in check and waterproof cosmetics.

  1. Tie your hair back. Odds are, the moisture in the air will make it difficult to style your hair in any elaborate manner. Keeping your hair down may even prove difficult if you have hard to manage locks, since humidity may cause frizz and hard-to-tame waves. Reduce this effect by tying your hair back in a clean, slick ponytail. It may still get frizzy if you do not use any styling products to keep it down, but the amount of frizz will likely seem less noticeable.
  2. Try braiding your hair. Braids add an extra layer of structure into your style, which may further reduce unruly frizz. Wear two tightly braided pigtails for a playful, youthful look, or try one large braided ponytail down your back to create a dressier appearance.
  3. Use anti-frizz serum or hairspray. Whether you have your hair down or tied back, hair care products like these are a rainy day necessity. Anti-frizz serum is especially usefully in taming fly-away frizz caused by the humidity. Hairspray may not be necessary for casual styles, but if you want your hair to stay put, you should definitely consider a quick spritz.
  4. Slick your hair back with gel. If you have short hair, ponytails and braids are not exactly an option you can take advantage of. For a fuss-free rainy day style, slick your hair back with gel. This keeps your hair styled, frizz-free, and in place while giving it a wet appearance that nullifies the desire to keep your hair dry.
  5. Wear waterproof mascara, eye liner, and eyeshadow. Mascara can look especially bad once it runs, so waterproof mascara is an absolute necessity on a rainy day. Eye liner and eyeshadow can also run and get in your eyes once wet, so you should look for waterproof versions of these, as well.
  6. Apply liquid foundations and cream blushes instead of powders. Liquid cosmetics do not wash away as easily as powders, so your make-up will last longer. Additionally, liquids and creams do not streak as easily as powders do upon getting wet.
  7. Keep your make-up light. The less you can get away with wearing, the better. No matter what products you apply, there is still some chance that they will run or wear off. If you feel comfortable skipping make-up for a day, go for it. Otherwise, keep your make-up application at a bare minimum, only opting for a light coating of the products you feel are “must haves” in your daily beauty routine.

Tips

  • If you wear prescription eyeglasses, consider ordering prescription contacts for rainy days. Once your glasses get wet and foggy in a rainstorm, it can be difficult to see clearly.
  • Do not overspend on an umbrella. Umbrellas have a tendency to get lost or damaged with relative ease. A fancy umbrella designed to endure winds will likely last longer than a cheap umbrella found in the kid’s section of a department store, but it will not last forever, and the extra longevity may not be worth its high price tag.
  • If you wear a watch on your wrist, leave it off or switch to a water-proof or water-resistant watch for the day.
  • Make sure everything in your pockets also stays dry. For instance, if you carry around an iPod or mp3 player, put it into a waterproof case before sticking it in the pocket of your trench coat.

  • If you don't have rain boots you can spray old shoes with water proof spray.

Things You’ll Need

  • Waterproof trench coat
  • Thin clothing
  • Rain boots
  • Umbrella
  • Hair ties
  • Anti-frizz serum
  • Hair spray
  • Hair gel(if you don't have any it is fine)
  • Waterproof cosmetics
  • Liquid foundation
  • Cream blush

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