plaid, preppy

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Preppy Rainy-Day Chic
Classic plaid gets a cheery update in pink and green, while rosy rubber loafers are an unexpected alternative to rain boots.
A Monet-print umbrella brightens even the dreariest days.

Galleria Enterprises umbrella, $25; galleriaumbrellasandgifts.com.
Raincoat, $398; coach.com.
Swims loafers, $149; neimanmarcus.com.
sporty fashion

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Sporty Rainy-Day Chic
Orange color blocking livens up the traditional trench, and a tangerine umbrella is an easy way to add the trendy color to any outfit. But it's the high-heeled lace-up boots that our entire fashion staff covets.

Umbrella, $25; gap.com. Raincoat, $160; jessicasimpsoncollection.com. Boots, $195; hunter-boot.com.
pretty chic, rainy day fashion

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Pretty Rainy-Day Chic
Here is one of the few times that matchy-matchy is fabulous. A sophisticated fuchsia trench gets the ultrafeminine treatment with a black floral umbrella (check out the hot pink handle!) and Wellies.

Umbrella, $78, and rain boots, $125; katespade.com. M by Marc Bouwer for QVC raincoat, $89; qvc.com.
artsy chic, rainy day fashion

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Artsy Rainy-Day Chic
Mixing patterns can be difficult, but a checked umbrella works beautifully with a brushstroke-print jacket. Teal ankle boots complete the blue-on-blue theme.
Umbrella, $425; burberry.com. Raincoat, $130; coldwatercreek.com. Melissa rain boots, $120; shop601.com.

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Published 04/11/2012