Take cover
MANILA, Philippines - The rains have come once again. But having to deal with gloomy weather comes with a silver lining — it’s a good excuse to wear a cute jacket.
Covering up against cold weather need not be an expensive affair, especially with establishments such as Surplus Shop, which specializes in great fashion finds at affordable prices. Simply mix and match with what you already have in our closet or — heck, why fight it — a new rainy day wardrobe and you’ll be happy when it rains.
From the chic trench coat to the laid-back windbreaker to the businesslike blazer, there is no end to the styles out there that are up for grabs. But for a laid back weekend, nothing beats the basics. In this case, comfy sweaters and utilitarian hoodies.
Turn the sweater, a perennial cold weather staple, into a fashion statement that’s all about comfort. Channel Alexander Wang by taking an oversized sweater and wearing it as a minidress. Wear it over a tube top and short shorts, cinch it with a belt and you’re good to go. It’s versatile, too: pair it with cute flats for a trip to the mall or with your favorite sneakers for a walk in the park.
Hoodies aren’t just a fad. Aside from enveloping you like a blanket with sleeves, their relatively light weight make them wonderful layering material, while their different designs make them the perfect accessory to enhance almost any look. Pair them with a band shirt and a pair of solid-colored leggings for a rocked-out look, or with running shorts for a sprint around the block after a light drizzle. If you’re feeling daring, wear an ’80s faux pas — in this case, mixed prints — for a coolness factor a la Marc Jacobs.
When in doubt, classics are always a good bet. A band jacket adds structure and sophistication to almost any outfit. Wear it over jeans and a T-shirt for some mid-’90s fashion or with tank top and boy shorts, just as you imagine Agyness Deyn would.
Nothing works better in taking an outfit from plain to fab than the right jacket. And in this weather, good fashion is something that you’d gladly blame on the rain.
