Stay stylish in spring showers

“Rain, rain go away, come again some other day.” You don’t need to sing this childhood nursery rhyme to chase away wet weather anymore. Instead, dress those blues away with fashion-forward rain gear.

We all know a rainstorm can spring up out of nowhere this time of year. Convenience does not have to preclude stylishness.

Coats, hats and umbrellas in bright colors and fashionable patterns make even the drabbest of days seem like a ray of sunshine.

Famed British clothier Burberry got its start as an outdoors outfitter for England’s damp climate. The company invented water-resistant gabardine and the season’s favorite item: the trench coat.

So when the weather turns sour, you can count on Burberry’s recognizable checks and plaids to add style to galoshes, waterproof rain hats, raincoats and umbrellas.

Trenches flooded this spring’s runways. Not only can they beat the rain, but they can also double as a lightweight and style-savvy jacket. Banana Republic has stylish and practical trenches this season in various colors and patterns.

Parkas are also one of the key buys of the season and appeared on catwalks everywhere, from Louis Vuitton to Chanel. For an inexpensive buy, try Old Navy. They are sporting this piece this season in a variety of eye-catching colors.

For those who want to make a statement on a rainy day, add some color to your rain attire. Bright hues not only grab attention to your rainy day-savvy clothes, they may lift your damp spirits too.

Ralph Lauren sports fashionable waterproof boots this season. Stuart Weitzman’s “Puddles” boot also made a splash on runways this season.

If you prefer comfort, Hush Puppie’s “Reboot” boot may be best for you. All items can be found at Nordstrom and other large department stores.

For those needing a water resistant jacket this season, Northface’s “Altimont” is a good choice. Northface is known for their practicality and comfort, as well as a sporty look.

If you want a more stylish coat, Gap has their Macintosh jacket in a variety of pretty colors. Match it with one of their cute spring hats and you will be ready for a rainy day.

If you are in need of an umbrella visit www.umbrellastand.com. This site offers fashionable umbrellas for those unexpected soggy spring days. They have different designs and patterns ranging from Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies” to wild animal prints.

So don’t let April showers put your wardrobe under the weather. With today’s accessible pieces that range from traditional to trendy, you can find wet-weather gear to satisfy all of your fashion cravings.