#OOTD for Rainy Season “Keep Dry & Comfortable”
The Outfit Of The Day (OOTD) in Japan, rainy season has always been an unbearable period for some Japanese, but just think that it will not be forever so you might as well enjoy it while it’s here and bear the wet season in fashion.
Here is the list of essentials when going out on a rainy day:
In Japan, umbrellas or any kind of rain gears are being made in a unique way to entice the consumers. They are made uniquely not only to look fashionable but also to make sure that the product is useful.
1. Anime Character umbrella
It’s always easy for stores to sell products that will call the attention of children. Manufacturers also have the foresight way before the season comes and when they come out of a product, they make sure it’s a hit among kids and adults alike. One of the best ideas they would come up are anime characters. There are umbrellas illustrated with popular characters’ illustrations.
2. Umbrella
A product called +d UnBRELLA is an upside-down umbrella that can stand up on its own, it’s ideal when you don’t have nowhere to put your umbrella up against. This fashionable umbrella can keep the wet part inside and don’t get dripped on when you put it away coming indoors. Instead, the water runs off while enclosed by the folds of the canopy. This may be a little bit costly but its durability is what you need that you can use it for a long time. This is only one of the products being offered by some stores but you can find lots of different kinds.( https://www.amazon.co.jp)
3. Cute raincoats
Designers have been more daring in creating something that can be useful but will look chic and fashionable. Cute raincoats that look like a dress with simple designs usually polka dots, stripes, or solid colors that attracts ladies. Often they have little hoods, large round buttons that fits ones taste. (https://www.amazon.co.jp)
4. Compact rain cape
A cape that is folded into a compact size to prevent it from being bulky and handy after using. Rain capes are the best kind of rain protection for people who want to have fun in the rain while remaining fashionable. A full lineup of models that are perfect for women and men is available, so choose which design is the best for you.(https://www.amazon.co.jp)
5. Pairs of waterproof, non-slip, fashionable shoes
During rainy season, your feet is the part of your body that you always wanted to protect and kept dry, but that won’t permit you. Sidewalks has always been slippery when wet. But to deal with it the most fashionable way, wear fashionable chic boots or pumps. You will find these kind of items that don’t look like rain boots at all.
- Pumps are suitable even for wearing them at work.
- Short boots that can be very fashionable and feels comfortable and easy to walk in.
- Long boots are suitable for places where it rains a lot. The knee high boots are more likely for elderly but the manufacturers made sure that even the young generation can wear it in a most fashionable way.
- If in case your shoes get wet, there are also other options. A super absorbent shoe dryer product that can dry your shoes quickly. But you better make sure that it does not only serve the purpose of drying it but it should also contain antibacterial and anti-mold agents that will leave your shoes with no unpleasant and foul smell.
6. USB-type quick shoe dryer
During rainy days, shoes are easily to tear when commuting. Wet feet makes us uncomfortable and we do not have any option to take off our shoes at work.
“USB quick shoes dryer” dries the shoes quickly through the heater into the shoes. Since the power supply is from the USB, it can be used in the office. In 3 hrs. your shoes keep dry. Good recommendation for office employees. (http://www.thanko.jp)
7. Rain bag covers
When going to work, there is no other way to protect your favorite bag but to cover it. Rain bag covers are always in. On a rainy day, you might worry about having spots on your favorite bag. There are lovely designed colorful covers that gives your bag a fashion sense. Others call it handbag raincoat that has become popular.(https://www.amazon.co.jp)