Lizzie Brooks

It’s raining, what a surprise. However, I am usually a little too optimistic about the weather- and wind up wet. Umbrellas, boots, and rain coats can help anyone avoid soaked jeans. But when it comes to function and fashion, not all rain gear is equal.

I personally have no objection to the giant umbrella- the kind that looks as if it was made for a small family, or could be turned into a pool. I saw someone walking with one today that made my umbrella seem laughable. My shoulders, backpack, and discussion section could probably fit under there and enjoy one of the only preferable experience of dehydration.

However, function and fashion can work together. I prefer classic black umbrellas like this: because the match anything, while simultaneously adding a classic elegance to any look. I am also a fan of the dome umbrella which covers more of its subjects and has an intriguing form.

Classic trench coats, or macintoshes are ideal for the rain. Something that goes with everything, looks good a shade darker, and is tight enough to keep splashes out but flexibility                                                                                                              unrestrained, works perfectly. These Burberry jackets below perform beautifully.