I live on Vashon Island, so I ride the ferry twice a day to downtown and I understand dressing comfortably, but get this outfit – an ill-fitting, burgundy 1991 Columbia Sportswear jacket with leather fisherman’s hats, and Merrel slip-on shoes (tan, of course), with white tube socks. And no lie, that was a woman’s outfit!
So here is my answer to hard core rain roving, even in June, since it feels like it’s never going to be summer in Seattle:
Hunter Wellington’s. You can’t keep your feet any drier than rubber boots that go up to your knees. These are perfect to tuck your long, wide-leg trousers into so they don’t drag in puddles and collect mud on the hems. They keep your calves or tights dry and splash free. These boots are so playful; I sometimes wear them with a short skirt! The best color choice is traditional hunter green. Very retro debonair. |
 | Carry a waterproof, gigantic Stella McCartney for Le Sport Sac bag. I got the biggest one in bright orange, of course, and it comes with a zippered pocket on the bottom to carry my heels in that I wear at the office. There is a basement pocket that is so big I can even stow my wellies in it when I go out for Happy Hour. |
 | Nau Urbane jacket. Yes, sadly, Nau went out of business, but they are moving inventory online right now at half off. This jacket is bullet-proof and SOOOOOO incredibly chic. It looks so fabulous with any work outfit because of the sassy hardware and waist-flattering lines, but it’s the perfect all-around jacket, too; on weekends it’s sporty-casual with jeans and flip-flops. |
So that’s your outwear. Get a sassy Castro cap to keep your hair dry and you are an environmentally-supportive, classy, professional, and most importantly, DRY commuter.
There is absolutely no excuse for frumpiness at any time!
