I am surprised at the number of people in inappropriate rain gear

[Anonymous]

It's 'adulting' to have the right clothing and to use it dress for the weather. Some will never get there. Shrug.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:About 12 years ago I invested in a really great pear of rain boots (French brand named Aigle, highly recommend) and a really good rain jacket and it was such a game changer for me. Before that I just had cheap rain gear -- knock off Hunter wells and whatever cute but only minimally rain resistant rain jacket I could buy on sale.

It's like finally getting a proper parka and lined snow boots for truly cold winter weather after years of scraping by with cheaper, less functional options.

I don't really know why, but when I was young I had this idea that practical clothes were not attractive, but also I had very little money so I often bought cheap versions of even impractical weather gear and it was so unnecessarily miserable.

I so agree with this. A few years back I invested in good rain boots and a rain jacket. They’re very neutral color and the rain jacket has a flattering waist line so it looks cute on. I suspect this will be my nice rain gear for decades (especially since I only wear them on sporadic rainy days I have to leave the house). But it really is a game changer feeling like I have the appropriate attire to put on for the weather and it keeps me dry.

I WAH but had to run out for a dr’s appointment at lunch and get the kids to the bus stop this morning, so it’s not like I can just hibernate because it’s raining.

[Anonymous]

Oh hi! You probably saw me in my wet hoodie and hair. I don’t mind getting wet. I also don’t like the feeling of rain gear. It’s so stiff and bulky. I’ll use an umbrella but today’s wind was so strong that i felt like my umbrella was going to snap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a rain coat, but find rain boots uncomfortable, probably because mine are cheap.

I have Hunter wellies and still hate them. Heavy and clunky to walk. Never seems worth it to wear them even when it's so wet and gross out.

[Anonymous]

I live in Seattle and don't own an umbrella. The trick is boots that just happen to be waterproof. I probably have 15 pairs of Aquatalia, Bundstones, La Canadienne etc plus actual rain boots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a rain coat, but find rain boots uncomfortable, probably because mine are cheap.

I have Hunter wellies and still hate them. Heavy and clunky to walk. Never seems worth it to wear them even when it's so wet and gross out.

Me too. But they have come in so handy in the last few weeks.

[Anonymous]

I have realized lately that the rain doesn’t bother me anymore since I had cataract surgery with lens replacements in both eyes, and thus I do not have to wear glasses anymore. Let it rain! I do have a slicker and rubber boots, if need be.

[Anonymous]

If I am running from car to store, I use my hood. Grocery cart + umbrella is difficult to manover.

[Anonymous]

Related: women who wear shoes without socks or men who wear tank tops and flip flops even when it's freezing cold.

[Anonymous]

Rain boots make my calves itch. And raincoats get stuffy/hot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I live in Seattle and don't own an umbrella. The trick is boots that just happen to be waterproof. I probably have 15 pairs of Aquatalia, Bundstones, La Canadienne etc plus actual rain boots.

I adore my La Canadiennes but 15???? I can’t believe anyone has 15 pairs of boots. What do you do with them? Where do you keep them?

[Anonymous]

Once I was visiting family in Seattle and I was teased for using an umbrella. The native Seattlites (?) just braved the drizzle.

I’m sure not everyone in the Pacific Northwest does the same but it made me extremely blasé about getting wet when making a trip to the grocery store.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rain boots make my calves itch. And raincoats get stuffy/hot.

You can buy short rain boots. Also, it sounds like you are buying cheap rain gear. A good raincoat will have ventilation or be made of a very lightweight fabric to prevent it from trapping heat (since waterproof fabric capable of keeping moisture out will also keep heat and moisture in otherwise). I have a lightweight North Face rain jacket that never makes me sweat. I got it on sale so only paid about $90. Worth every penny!

[Anonymous]

My tall hunter boots aren’t that comfy but they’re so useful for rainy days. I also appreciate that they’re easy to slip on and off for dog walks and playground runs. Leggings and boots for me, I despise the feeling of wet pants and socks.

[Anonymous]

I don't usually need more than an umbrella because I am either dropped off and picked up from the covered entrances of buildings, OR I stay home.