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There’s almost nothing worse than walking out of your two-hour lecture to find the sky has suddenly turned grey and has begun spitting rain.
Of course, it could not have been sunnier when you left your room that morning, but you’re now caught without an umbrella on your 20-minute walk home while the sprinkle rapidly becomes a downpour.
Kansas in October yields dreary, unpredictable weather. That’s why all students should never leave home without some sort of protection from the rain. Don’t dismiss the idea of keeping dry because the thought of a huge, unattractive poncho comes to mind. There are many other options in rain gear for students keep you dry and looking good.
THE UMBRELLA This should be an ugg kids essential; never leave home without one. Always keep an umbrella tucked away in your purse, bag, backpack or whatever you take to class. This way, you are guaranteed to never again be caught in the stomach-dropping situation mentioned earlier.
Umbrellas come in all shapes and sizes, so it should be easy to find one that fits into a school bag compartment. However, be wary of the cute, 6-inch umbrellas that are almost too small and storable to be true.
Sure, they take up the least amount of space, but the wires are so thin and unstable that a medium-sized gust will force you to latch onto the handle for dear life while stealthfully angling the umbrella into the wind so it won’t turn inside-out or end up with broken wires.
Choose your umbrella wisely. There are sturdy umbrellas that are available in smaller sizes. Don’t get caught up in the cost factor – they’re $3 for a reason.
RAIN JACKETS/PONCHOS Though keeping an umbrella handy at all times is the best option, I wouldn’t recommend carrying around a poncho or raincoat for spatial reasons, but stowing one away in the trunk or backseat of your car is always a good idea for other emergency-rain situations. If you’re about to leave your residence and the rain clouds look somewhat promising, don’t hesitate to add a little bulk to your bag by throwing in a poncho. Otherwise, just stick to the umbrella.
Ponchos are not the most appealing items, but they can be worn over your backpack in case of a shower to keep you and your backpack dry. But if you’re more worried about style than practicality, opt for a waterproof jacket.
Many sports and fleece jackets come with a waterproof lining and or coating. North Face and Nike make extremely good-looking, all-purpose fleece coats, which keep out water and look like any normal fall or winter jacket.
If the rain already has turned into a downpour before you even leave your house, try wearing a button-up raincoat. Sure, these come in the classic sunshine yellow, but they also can be found in cute patterns such as polka-dot and stripe.
For men, these coats typically come in solid, cool colors like navy, black and hunter green, but there are some brighter options. If you want a bolder look and dig deep enough, you should be able to find some outrageous patterns.
BOOTS Rubber boots are my favorite rainy-day ugg classic cardy accessory. They are so practical yet so trendy at the same time. For women, they come in a variety of bright colors and patterns and are available at almost every shoe store. They can be found for around $25 at stores like Target all the way to $170 from designers like Burberry.
No matter which boot you choose, they all keep your feet, socks and pants dry while expressing your personal style through color and design.
BICYCLE FLAPS According to BikeHugger.com, bike flaps also express your sense of style.
“What you make the flap from tends to say a little about you,” according to the site.
Bike flaps – or mud flaps – come in a variety of materials from leather to plastic and can be personalized through bike shops and Web sites like bikehugger.com. These should be an essential for every bike-riding student. Not only do these accessories protect your rear-end from wet roads and puddles, they also will protect your ego. You’ll be able to avoid those awkward moments where you’re walking into class after cycling to campus on a rainy day looking like you just drank five cups of coffee and couldn’t make it to a bathroom.
So no matter which rain-savvy items best fit your life and personal style, follow these tips for looking good and staying dry the next time you find yourself caught in the rain.
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