Rain gear must for spring time

Recent tornado warnings and unpredictable rain has come just in time to remind us of April showers. While we wait for May’s flowers, the latest waterproof gear will keep us fashionably prepared for the weather. Hey, you may even enjoy a little singing in the rain with these rain time essentials.
The classic trench, made popular by Burberry, is revamped and taking on a new look. No longer are they meant for British soldiers in the trenches. These rainy duds now come in a variety of edgy prints and even feature embroidered details.
“It's the most simple and elegant way to protect yourself from the rain. There is value attached to owning something like a good trench. It suggests one has spent one's money wisely," says Sally Singer, fashion news director of Vogue magazine. Check out Gap’s modern belted trench retailing for $49.99. If you’re ready to splurge, spend your money wisely on L.A.M.B.’s lace-printed raincoat featuring a tied ribbon on one arm, available at shopbop.com. Don’t save your trench for a rainy day! Wear one over jeans and a tee for a sophisticated and sleek spring look.
Brighten any rainy day with bright-colored rubber boots. Rhinestone-embellished rain boots will protect your feet from the dirty water. Kitten-heels are the latest twist to the rain boot. Look for Tamara Henrique’s version. Sugar’s canvas treated boots with rubber soles are a cheap and practical addition to your rainwear and are available at shopkitson.com. You can even tuck your pants in them so the hems won’t get wet and heavy while you walk around town. With these updated boots, you now don’t have to worry about leaving the house in those ugly galoshes your grandmother used to wear. Accidentally stepping in a puddle doesn’t seem half as bad when doing it in style.
Love Marissa’s heart umbrella on a recent episode of the OC? Obviously the characters of the OC are on top of the trends, even when it rains. Bright-patterned umbrellas add extra color and playfulness to any look. There are so many options to spruce up this traditional necessity. Dooney & Bourke offers hip and stylish umbrellas at reasonable prices and one style looks exactly like the Agatha Ruiz de Prada one used by Mischa Barton’s character. Check out dillards.com to pick up one of your own. If all else fails, an umbrella is key to hiding a dreary rainy day outfit.
No longer does a downpour have to mean a downsizing of style. Now, water resistant fashion makes the rain something to look forward to. With these shower-proof must-haves, there is no need for any fashion rain checks this season!