Rainy Day Fashion

Inspired by today's horrific weather (hello ex-Hurricane Gonzalo, you are certainly making your presence felt!) and my subsequent inability to take any blog photos, I've put together a little set of some rainy day fashion essentials. Dressing for the British winter definitely comes with its fair selection of challenges, but I think really it's all about being prepared - what are your essentials for keeping dry and yet still stylish for the next few months?
1. Pink Aztec Jacquard Scarf, Debenhams, £8 2. Teal Backpack, Topshop, £34 3. Bailey & Quinn Bicycle Umbrella, Debenhams, £14.40 4. Tartan Print Wellies, Matalan, £12 5. Biker Style Boots, La Redoute, £49 6. Black Matte Chelsea Wellies, New Look, £15.99 7. Burgundy Quilted Parka, New Look, £48.99

First up, a scarf is ideal for keeping you warm and cosy on even the breeziest of days, whilst it can also double for keeping your hair dry on days when a brolly would last a maximum of 0.6 seconds before turning into a lethal handful of bent aluminium. An umbrella is an obvious choice for the less-windy rainy days, with a foldable option being a great idea for keeping in your handbag. Indeed, I carry a brolly all year round because you never know when it might come in handy! Speaking of handbags, something at least vaguely waterproof is a good idea for keeping your belongings safe and dry - I love this teal backpack from Topshop! When it comes to footwear, canvas shoes and ballet pumps are out until around May as far as I'm concerned - there is nothing worse than getting to work with already-wet feet and having to spend the day drying out. That said, boots are an excellent choice, or of course you can go down the wellies-for-the-commute route and take a less weather-appropriate pair of shoes to change into. You could potentially actually get away with wearing the matte pair above all day, come to think about it! A decent coat is a bit of a no-brainer for keeping warm and dry; a hood is essential as far as I'm concerned, and the resurgence of the parka trend makes this an easy box to tick this season! I adore the burgundy colour of this New Look one.
Are any of these on your rainy day essentials list? Is there anything else you'd add? Do you have a top tip for keeping dry whilst looking good in the rainy winter months?

xo