ThereÂ’s nothing like falling asleep to the rumbling of a stormÂ…but waking up to one, (especially when youÂ’ve been too caught up in planning a job interview/career switch-a-roo/shopping spree/wedding to check the weather channel) is a nightmare. While I might not be able to give sound advice on the superstitions of white gowns and drenched boutonnieres, I will tell you one thing: plodding around in sweatpants and GrannieÂ’s gardening clogs is not the answer. If you canÂ’t change the weather, change what you wear!
Obviously, waterproof is key. For when first-impressions and poise really matter, wear your finest and cover up with some heavy duty protection, like the LL Bean H20FF DX Trench Coat:
                                                           
Don’t forget to pair it with a pair of heavy duty, up to the knee rain boots and a large umbrella—you can always switch to the heels when you get on location, without soaking your dainty pumps in the muck and soiling your stockings before you get there.
Have something to look forward to. Rainy days, unbelievably, always seem to get people all depressed, and moodyÂ…why? Maybe if we all had a little fashion item that was only appropriate for unfair-weather conditions (for me, itÂ’s totally my pair of polkadot wellies)….
                                                                  
…getting out the door wouldnÂ’t be such a drag. This one of a kind, kick-ass BloomingdaleÂ’s raincoat will never feel like youÂ’re wearing a trash bag. The tailored fit with slightly ballooned skirt and high neck are chic, and keep you dry too!
                                                                   
Last but not leastÂ…An umbrella that is large enough to fit you and at least three shopping bags (or a friend, you pick) and will not break under heavy wind pressure is a MUST, repeat, MUST. While IÂ’m usually in favor of function over form for this particular item, I was drawn to this fascinating piece of ingenuity, the Southern Plus Pink Ribbon umbrella. When the umbrella starts to get wet, the iconic pink ribbon appears on one of the panels!
                                                          
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What a way to stand out, and stand up for a great cause at the same time!
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Some people could have definitely used your advice last Saturday while tropical storm Hanna was passing over New York Fashion Week. Talk about a downpour! Thankfully I remembered to grab my umbrella and stick it in my camera bag.