Rain: Not so great. Oppressive heat: Pretty sucky, too. Rain that coincides with oppressive heat: Is this what hell is like?
On these kinds of days, we’re often at a loss for what to wear. The balance between cool and waterproof isn’t an easy one to strike. Luckily, we found a few magical pieces that will make a stormy, 100-degree day much more bearable.
This isn’t the time to tote your finest leather handbag. Instead, go for something with a zipper that will repel raindrops (and won't exacerbate sweaty-shoulder syndrome). The bright candy color might even boost your mood.
Furla ($248)
If you must use a water-unfriendly bag, throw it into a waterproof Baggu while you’re outside.
Baggu ($9)
This anorak from ASOS comes in tons of prints and colors, is super lightweight and folds up into its own zipper pocket for easy storage and transporting.
ASOS ($40)
Try to wear something that hits above the knee. No offense to umbrellas, but they kind of leave calves high and not dry. A cotton racerback dress is a great hot-weather option, and is office-appropriate when topped with a blazer. (Once you’re indoors, of course.)
Banana Republic ($110)
Tall Hunter boots, you’re great, but whenever we wear them we look more hot-and-sweaty-mess than Kate-Moss-at-Glastonbury. A cooler alternative? The brand’s shorter, sneaker-ish version.
Hunter ($125)
This is not the day to rock your favorite white pants. Stick to darker colors or prints to avoid an embarrassing see-through situation. These ultra-comfortable jogger shorts should do the trick.
Gap ($45)
We’ll leave the translating to you.
Raindrops ($45)
