Running through the monsoon....So went a song by a German pop group called Tokio Hotel. (Google it, if you want to know more. The German version is called 'Durch Den Monsun'.) If you want to run, or indeed, walk through the rains, you need the right footwear.
Yes, you can stroll down Hill Road and buy the fake Crocs or the 'aunty-style' shoes they sell at this time of the year. But, should you want to dip your toe into uncharted waters, and get something a little more suited to your style and your wardrobe, read on. I've checked a bunch of websites for a collection of rainshoes that won't make you look like you're one of the herd.
Like everything in life, your style of shoe depends on what your wardrobe and your lifestyle are like. These jelly flats from Nine West will work perfectly for most working women. The bejewelled T-strap is the right amount of bling for class and elegance. Black will go with most working wardrobes. Plus the simple, open sandal means that you can wash your feet easily, should the occasion arise. You don't necessarily need to remove your shoes.
Let's say you work from home, or spend much of your day in the house. All you really need when it comes to rainwear is a pair of shoes that you can slip on quickly to run errands or pick the kids up from the school bus. They must add a bit of pizzaz to your casual, daily wear. The answer is this pair from Forever 21. The Birkenstock style is exactly what you want from a pair of errand-running flip-flops. The colour is trendy and different. Stick these on and even your basic, cropped, black leggings and oversize tee will feel fresh and rain ready.
So you're the girliest, trendiest girl to ever hit a college. Daddy's expensive car and driver drop you off each morning, and pick you up at the end of the day. But there are still those puddles to negotiate in the open passageways and on the grounds. These clear plastic sandals from Forever 21 have been sent to answer your prayers. You're bang on trend - clear plastic is the footwear material right now. You don't have to submit to the indignities of some fugly Crocs. And best of all, the fact that you can brave your legs out right now speaks to your wealth. No poor girl, travelling by train or bus could afford to wear shoes as minimal as these. Their feet would be covered in muck in twenty seconds. Is there anything else you need, really??
What if you're a tomboy, or just that all the glitter that abounds on shoes in this season makes you ill? Well, Vero Moda have just what you need. This Chelsea boot style wellington! Think of how good this will look with your boyfriend jeans - rolled up a bit, natch, to avoid the puddles. With shorts or cargoes, this is a no-fail. And should you not fancy red, they come in two other colours!
You're the type of person who likes to be ahead of the pack. Your pet peeve is walking down a street and seeing someone in a similar style, or with a similar outfit. Also, you simply can't stand the rains. I mean, the muck and mulch on the ground. The filthy streets! The sickeningly icky public transportation! If you have to set foot outside, it's all you can do to keep from vomiting at the mess. Make like the Brits, I say, and choose a pair of wellies. These polka-dot ones are from Forever 21. But be warned, there are a lot of your kind out there. This pair are nearly sold out. The ones I'm wearing in the pic at the top of the page came from one of those (now defunct) Chinese goods stores that used to line Hill Road. If you have the cash, Saks sell Hunters and ship them to India. Plus Forever 21 does have a few pairs of Doc-style rainboots. Wellies mean that you will never be bothered by the muck, the deepness of puddles or any kind of flooding. If you have to walk, you have no fears of being randomly bitten by some rat or the suchlike and catching an infectious disease. (Mosquitoes are a whole other tale!) They work well with leggings, jeans, dresses and skirts. (Be warned, they can look a bit trashy with shorts and rompers.) They'll also come in handy if you choose to visit the UK in the autumn. This is the footwear you need while mucking around the countryside. (Trust me, been there, done that.)
Now that you've got the footwear sorted, let's talk about the rest of the stuff you'll need. Umbrellas vs raincoats. They'll tell us their pros and cons on Thursday.
Till next time,
MumbaiGirl.
IG: @maryannecp
Photo Credits: All pictures except the title one and the Nine West are taken from the brands' websites.
The Nine West shoes are from the Major Brands website.
The title picture is mine.
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