6 Easy Tricks to Improve Your Mood on Rainy Days

Rain can drown your mood. Probably everyone has made this experience. This post encourages to wear color, a fun umbrella or interesting look and provides other tricks to improve your mood on rainy days.

 

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. Therefore, the tips do not substitute seeking professional medical help in any way.

 

Why We Are Moody in April Rains

Who hasn’t heard the saying

April showers bring May flowers

which is very true from a vegetation point of view? However, another truth is that on rainy days, everything seems dull, gray and chilly, no matter what time of the year. Everyone seems to be moody. Especially, in spring, if you had not been on a winter vacation somewhere sunny, your vitamin D level is probably low. You, like many other people, have a carving for color and Sun at that time a year. When there is still snow on the ground and it rains, things become really nasty. Slippery sidewalks are not fun at all. Nevertheless, motivate yourself to dress your best everyday.

 

 

 

List of Easy Tricks to Improve Your Mood on Rainy Days

Here is a listicle of tips to look stylish on rainy days and shear up the mood. Some of the tips are illustrated in detail by means of the example outfits.

• Being prepared is key. When rain is in the forecast have a folding umbrella and/or a folding raincoat in your tote/work bag for potential protection. Avoid shoes with leather soles because they soak the water from the sidewalk and street. Because the sole needs hours to dry, you would have wet, cold feet all day.
• Wear a bold color or add a pop of color to an all neutral look.
• The raincoat, rain boots, bag or umbrella are great to do so.
• In a climate with lots of rain, like West Europe, Great Britain, Norway, anywhere in the Tropics, Pacific Northwest dressing can be more fun with an umbrella collection when you can match your umbrella with your outfit.
• Wear a raincoat or jacket even when you have an umbrella. It is important to stay dry when it drizzles, or when it is windy. Wind pushes the rain drops off their path into a path that is at an angle to the Earth’s surface. Consequently, despite the umbrella your lower body parts may get wet without a long rain coat because you scavenge drizzle/small drops out as you move forward. Try a clear umbrella on these foggy days, as you may hold it as a shield to at least protect your face and hair from getting wet.
• Wear easy to clean fabrics as splashes may occur.
• Go for dark pants or tights as the spots are less visible than on light items. When it is warm enough and your work dress code permits bare legs, go for it (even when they are still untanned. You can easily towel them dry once you arrived at work, while pantyhose would have spots and take some time to dry. It looks more stylish to have light skin than wearing dirty pantyhose. Alternatively try black sheer pantyhose like those from Hipstik.
• Avoid wearing fabrics that start smelling when they get humid (e.g., wool).
• Have a pair of pumps in your work tote/bag as rubber boots are heavy and may lead to sweating.

 

 

Applied Example: Rainy Summer Day Outerwear

The different shades of taupe make this outerwear a monochromatic look. It works due to the different textures of the individual pieces. The turquoise and chartreuse stripes of the skirt add a pop of color to a rainy day.

 

 

 

Having Fun with Neutral Outfits and a Pop of Color

How can you up your and other people’s mood on a rainy spring day? By dressing stylishly with color. When everything is gray, the human eye and mind is desperate to see something else. When someone’s eye finds what it searched for, there will be the spark of success, a smile, you made someone’s day. This person’s reaction on your outfit will also up your mood. The example above adds several colors to an all neutrals style work outfit by means of the scarf, accessories and pumps.

 

 

 

The outfit example below has the “colorless” cleanness of just white, gray, and black. This combination – like black and white – is a statement all by itself. Adding a yellow raincoat as outerwear helps to up the mood.

 

 

Shoes Can Make or Break an Outfit

One can never underestimate what shoes can do for an outfit. However, the puddles and purring rain ask for rubber boots, but they break the look of your office outfit. Furthermore, you would sweat in your rubber boots at the office during the day.

My solution to this rainy weather style problem is a pair of rubber boots plus a large work bag. I take my shoes in a fabric shoe bag to the office so I have professionally looking footwear.

Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world. – Marilyn Monroe

Regarding your rubber boots you can find a pair that matches your style. See this review of a fun casual pair of rain boots. Xtra-tuff are great for Alaska Street Style. A classic woman may like a pair with a small heel. Wellingtons are a Must-have when you have Bohemian style.

 

Cute Rainy Day Outfit Ideas to Try

Below you find several outfit ideas that follow the above tips’ concepts when you need an extra boost of motivation to dress on those rainy days.

 

Matched Outfit and Umbrella

 

 

Casual Rainy Weather Outfit Inspiration

 

Outfit Inspirations when Rain Is in the Forecast in Spring

 
 

What to Wear in Summer When There May Be Rain Showers

 

 

Rain Outfit Ideas for Fall

 

 

 

 

Warm Winter Climate Rain Look

 

Conclusions on Tricks to Improve Your Mood on Rainy Days

Learn how to style your outerwear also on days when it rains cats and dogs. Consider your rain gear as a Must-have outfit. Invest in chic or fun rubber boots in a fashion color of your palette. A long raincoat in a statement color is a great option. Get an umbrella that goes with your raincoat and rubber boots. Make it fun to add a pop of color for a cute rain look.

 

Photos: G. Kramm

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