Weather Vain: Williamsburg, Brooklyn - 77 With a Chance of T-Storms
Today is totally one of those what-do-I-wear?! days for the L train contingent. It’s warm but not hot. And how much is it going to rain? Here, our prescription. —erica
Clockwise from top left:
+ A lightweight, breathable Raquel Allegra tee that won’t get too sweaty on the Lorimer platform.
+ A kick-ass Mociun ring—the jewelry phenom’s store is one of the best in the ‘hood!
+ A borderline-genius short-sleeve rain jacket from Boy by Band of Outsiders.
+ K/LLER earrings—ready for a night on the Wythe Hotel roof should the clouds part.
+ A super-hard-working clutch made by equally industrious local designer Collina Strada.
+ Some of the sleekest rain boots around, by Loeffler Randall.
+ A Christopher Kon wallet, to match the BBQ at BrisketTown.
+ Mother jeans that will hold up JUST FINE if they get splashed by a black car on Bedford.
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Weather Vain: London, England - 75 With a 50% Chance of Rain
Shocker of all shockers: You could be looking at a wet day if you’re in London. Here, what to wear if you’re hangin’ with either Kate M. —erica
Clockwise from top left:
+ One of the many nice things about this ultra-rich Hare + Hart bag: You can tuck it under your arm to shield it from any showers.
+ Melissa is the queen of PVC (yup, that’s a good thing), and you’ll get a boatload of wear of of these slick little slip-ons.
+ To hell with the basic khaki ones. This leopard trench from Jane Post is a cool as the exhibitions at White Cube.
+ The illusion of stacking jewelry is always easier to pull of that having to layer the stuff yourself, and Fortune Favors the Brave kills it on that front.
+ The easiest-to-wear slip dress ever? Why, this silky, nineties-revival one from Acne.
+ Wear just the studs of these Bande des Quatres earrings for a day in Shoreditch, and add the pendants for dinner at St. John Hotel.
More weather-based outfit prescriptions right here! Go get ‘em.
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Of a Kind
In this Terra jacket, you might not be telling the rain to go away anymore. —erica
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Weather Vain: Burlington, Vermont - 61 With Rain Showers
We are on the verge of road-trip season. If we were hitting the highway today, we’d be heading due north to Vermont—and we wouldn’t even complain about the rain. Here’s what we’d wear. —erica
Clockwise from top left:
+ Though the bag that Collina Strada made for us is mad sophisticated, it would get love from the staff at The Hempest, too.
+ These teeny Mociun earrings (for Of a Kind!) are never too dressy or too casual for any occasion.
+ While these Ilse Jacobsen rain boots add a dose of ruggedness to a city getup, they’d also manage some easy terrain at Camel’s Hump.
+ To cut through the gray-weather gloom, pull on these coral Notify pants.
+ If you get stuck in a downpour on St. Paul, you won’t even care in this MHL by Margaret Howell jacket.
+ This Charles Anastase top: Chill enough for a lazy afternoon and festive enough for a gut-busting meal at Pistou.
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Mother Lode: How Jesse Kamm Preps Her Son for Panamanian Rainstorms
Of all of the downright trying things about having a kid, traveling has got to be at the top of the list—strollers through airport security, diaper changes in plane bathrooms, etc., etc. But that hardly stops Jesse Kamm for packing up her little boy and all his gear for regular trips to their home in Punta Carenero, an island in Panama. In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked her to share one thing she never continent-hops without.
“I love Kamik kid’s rain boots. There are made in in Canada, and Julien goes through a pair every four to six months. He is breaking in a new pair, in preparation for his summer in the rainforest. Stomping in puddles—and keeping fire ants off of your feet—are key to happy days.” —jesse
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Weather Vain: Peoria, Illinois - 50 with a Chance of Rain
Oh, does this destination seem random to you? Well, it’s where I grew up, so you’re just going to have to deal. Here’s a look that suits today’s weather in the middle of Midwest…which happens to match the weather in Austin (SXSW!) tomorrow. If it plays in Peoria, it will play anywhere, as they say. —erica
Clockwise from top left:
+ This Lizzie Fortunato Jewels necklace has just a pop of leopard—no need to go overboard.
+ These Isabel Marant cords are dressy enough for just about anywhere in town but low-key enough for Avanti’s.
+ Fabrics Interseason has a spring-y take on the denim shirt, and we’re all over it.
+ The tote Cook & Gates designed for Of a Kind goes anywhere—old mall, new mall, you name it.
+ Since you’re not going to be doing full-on puddle-jumping, these rubber Native slip-ons should be able to handle the precipitation.
+ How classy-shassy is this Hope parka? Take it to June for dinner. It can handle it.
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Weather Vain: Portland, Maine - 58 and Rainy
What’s this? Another new feature? We were thinking that because not everyone lives in fall-y New York or sunny L.A.—we feel you: Claire grew up in Wilmington, DE, and I was raised in Peoria, IL—we should highlight places that get a lot less fashion love. So! Without further ado! A biweekly column covering what to wear in a given locale on that day. First up: A wet one in Portland, Maine. —erica
Clockwise from top left:
+ Little Loeffler Randall rain boots for sloshing around Monument Square.
+ Our stripe-y, terrycloth Thomas Sires shirt. Because nautical.
+ Mood-enhancing cords from Current/Elliott.
+ An oversize, weather-proof jacket from the men’s line Folk—borrowed from your lobstering boyfriend?
+ A chunky brass Samma bracelet jazzy enough for dinner at Farmer’s Table.
