Fashion
Style manthra in the rainy season – dress and foot wear

It's tough to make a style statement in the rainy season. Fashion during the rains should be simple, funky and fun, but never full-length. In a formal setting, choose sleeves which end at the elbow. And ditch those ankle-length skirts and trousers -- it is more comfortable to wipe wet hands and feet clean with a hand-towel, rather than enter the office with full-length sleeves and trousers that are dripping wet.

In the rains, it's best to select skirts that streamline your body (the same goes for dresses). Go for a knee-length straight fit, or an A-line fit. For a formal look, pair it with a shirt. A billowing skirt in the rain is a disaster waiting to happen.
The denim skirt is an option for college wear (that doesn't mean ultra-short or ultra-tight -- just above or below the knee is fine). Team it with a striped tee shirt and belt, slung low at the waist. For a night out, a denim skirt will go well with a lightly embellished top.
Even when it comes to jeans in the rainy season, they are best avoided. They tend to get heavy with water if you're caught in the rain.
The best option pants-wise in the rainy season is Capris. You can team them with tee shirts, strap tops and halters. To make a statement, choose a long tee and a wide belt to go with your capris. At work, opt for a shirt or fitted kurtis over your capris.


Avoid wearing white in the monsoons, as any splashes or streaks of dirt will show prominently. Lower body garments should preferably be dark-coloured (to prevent them going transparent) -- choose from shades like olive green, brown, and indigo, teaming them with tops in bold and bright shades.
As for monsoon fabrics, avoid synthetics as they tend to cling to the body, trapping the humidity and heat. Instead, opt for cotton knits, which are porous and let your skin breathe.
Thin fabrics reveal all when wet. Select thicker fabrics like silk, poly-nylon and cotton blends, which will not crush. Jersey dresses, short shirt dresses and salwar kameezes in drip-dry fabrics are apt rainwear.

Rainy season is a time when footwear takes a beating. Trudging through the water, one always runs the risk of ruining good foot wears and further developing foot odor as well. With the rain, all the dirt on the ground turns into mud. Shoes are not suitable footwear during those times.
When wet weather arrives, some types of shoes should be kept in the closet until dry days come. Some type of black shoes will develop black stains on the feet or socks when they get wet. Flip-flop wears should also be avoided as they will smudge the clothes from behind. Suede shoes will not with stand moisture and its color will fade if kept under damp conditions.


If it is necessary to wear leather footwear during rainy season, feet should not be slipped in and out of the shoes directly, and must be opened only by the laces. Socks are a must; even if they get wet as they act as a barrier between the skin and the leather. Direct skin contact with leather footwear can cause bacterial growth.
Rainy foot wears should be selected with straps so that they do not flap and cause long stripes of dirt on the back of the clothes. A sturdy pair of rubber boots or sports sandals would help.
It is preferable to keep the new and favorite foot wears at home and wear the older ones during the rainy season.


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