We have finally been feeling relief from the scorching heat and high temperatures outside with the arrival of the monsoon. It also brings a sartorial crisis. Navigating a downpour while maintaining a crisp, authoritative dress code can be an art form. Fortunately, utilitarian outerwear has undergone a major fashion evolution, with modern rainwear blending seamlessly with your chic, sophisticated outfits to add smart texture and overall polish. Here is your smart guide to style rainwear for your daily commute and look absolutely chic this monsoon.
Ways To Style Rainwear This Monsoon
This guide helps you navigate the monsoon season in India and provides foolproof ways for all women to style rainwear with confidence.
1. The Transparent Trench
To make your outfit stand out and look visually game-changing, add a high-gloss protective frame. Look for a classic, double-breasted trench silhouette to make your outfit look chic. Look for a belted waist to maintain your structure despite the slick material.
How to style
Use the transparent effect to highlight bold prints, floral knitwear, or monochrome tailoring suits that perfectly match the commute and monsoon season. The contrast between structured corporate wear and avant-garde outerwear creates an instant street-style moment.
2. Gorpcore Glam
If you are an athleisure, streetwear-girly, the technical shell or oversized anorak is your holy grail. Look for a breathable, stretchable, and waterproof membrane to help you keep dry and in style.
How to style
Balance the proportions, as the jacket is huge; streamline the bottom half to look confident. Style a vibrant neon or earth-toned shell with sleek, water-repellent leggings or tailored jorts. Complete the look with chunky, waterproof trail-running shoes or hybrid utility boots. An ensemble that says you are ready to navigate the downpour throughout the day.
3. High-gloss Vinyl
For those who see every day walk to work as a runway opportunity, this look definetely needs to be in your wardrobe this monsoon.
How to style
Let the coat do the heavy lifting; keep the layers under with textures but make it work. Pair with ribbed turtlenecks, dark-wash denims, or a minimalist slip dress. Avoid pairing the high gloss with synthetic fabrics to kill the vibe of the overall look. Opt for a dusted jacket in Burgundy, emerald green, deep blue, or black colours for a rich shine finish.
4. Monochrome style
Simple and elegant is your everyday pick. This monsoon style is an outfit around a single colour family. A well-tailored raincoat, with matching colour bottoms from your wardrobe, works well.
How to style
Choose a sophisticated neutral palette like slate gray, olive drab, olive green, or rich camel. Match your rainwear exactly to your footwear and trousers. Match an olive green hooded raincoat with olive utility trousers to elongate along the body and deliver high-fashion.
Style Tips for Monsoon
Say No To Flip-Flops
Leave your clumsy flip-flops at home, and include Chelsea boots, waterproof leather lug-soles, high teh sneakers this season to look smart and fashionably aligned.
Weatherproof bags
Your handbag must match the utility of your outerwear. Opt for water-resistant nylon totes, rubberized crossbody bags, or sleek leather treatments that have been pre-treated with a water-repellent spray.
Monsoon should not let you fail at your fashion game; up your style this Monsoon with perfect outfit ideas and styling tips for rainwear to step out with confidence and be completely waterproof.
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