Style Clothing What to Wear on Rainy Summer Days When It's Way Too Hot and Sticky These summer rainy day outfit ideas and practical gear will keep you dry and breezy—even when it's pouring and muggy. By Maggie Seaver Maggie Seaver Maggie Seaver is the digital health and wellness editor at Real Simple, with seven years of experience writing lifestyle and wellness content. She spends her days writing and editing stories about sleep, mental health, fitness, preventive health, nutrition, personal development, relationships, healthy habits, and beyond. She loves demystifying complicated health topics, debunking wellness fads, and sharing practical, science-backed solutions for healthy living. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 11, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: everlane.com What are you supposed to wear when it's pouring rain, but the middle of summer—aka hot and humid? To stay dry without weighing yourself down with gear, you'll want to ditch your heavy-duty galoshes and full-weight rain jacket for breezier pieces. We've got just what you need—from light-as-air scarves to Chelsea booties (waterproof, of course), these cute rainy day outfit ideas are practical too, making them the solution to your dreaded rainy summer day outfit conundrum. 01 of 10 Everlane The ReNew Anorak everlane.com This minimalist anorak is a serious big-girl coat (without the heaviness—or price tag). It's lightweight and mid-length for maximum coverage, and looks so sleek and professional. To buy: $88; everlane.com. 02 of 10 Anthropologie Palladio Scarf anthropologie.com You never know when you'll need to shield your neck from wind and rain—even if it's 80 degrees with 80 percent humidity. Plus, it'll save you if the AC is blasting wherever you're headed. To buy: $68; anthropologie.com. 03 of 10 Cougar Kensington Waterproof Rubber Rain Booties amazon.com Remember those tall, thick wellies you wore all winter? Replace them with short waterproof Chelsea boots or calf-high rain boots to free your legs while protecting your summer pedicure and strappy sandals (keep those in your bag!). Trust us, the shorter the boot, the less you'll hate walking around in summer rain. To buy: from $35; amazon.com. 04 of 10 Joe Fresh Wow Jelly Essential Rain Jacket nordstromrack.com Who says rain gear has to be boring? Bring some sunshine to any dreary, steamy day with a super-lightweight, slightly translucent slicker all your friends will want to steal. Also available in blue and neon yellow. To buy: $18; nordstromrack.com. 05 of 10 ASTR the Label Saturate Dress shopbop.com When it's too hot and sticky to even consider pants, a flowy dress or skirt is the right option. Stay as cool as possible with a sleeveless or short-sleeved dress made of lighter fabrics (cotton or linen) that doesn't fall too far below the knee. Throw a lightweight rain coat on over it and you'll be ready to go. To buy: $79; shopbop.com. 06 of 10 Madewell The Perfect Vintage Crop Jeans madewell.com A big summer rainy day don't: long hems. A pair of jeans cropped at or below the ankle will be a life-saver on wet days—if it's not too hot to wear long pants, that is. To buy: $115; madewell.com. 07 of 10 Blondo Gallert Waterproof Sneakers zappos.com For muggy days when you're not sure if it's actually going to rain—and you don't feel like wearing rain boots for no reason—slip on these breezy, sporty sneakers that are 100-percent waterproof. To buy: $80; zappos.com. 08 of 10 AE Colorblocked Windbreaker Jacket ae.com This fun colorblock windbreaker will let you battle the elements in style and comfort. Throw it over gym clothes or let it take center stage for a casual athleisure moment. To buy: $80; ae.com. 09 of 10 Urban Outfitters Bubble Umbrella urbanoutfitters.com The clear bubble umbrella's magic is manifold: 360-degree coverage from a large brim, plus easy visibility while you stay dry. It's also incredibly cute (and photogenic). To buy: $18; urbanoutfitters.com. 10 of 10 Oka-B Taylor Made in USA Flats amazon.com If you're not a boot person (we get it, even ankle rain boots can be clunky), get yourself an adorable pair of waterproof flats you can easily commute in or wear all day running errands. To buy: $36; amazon.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit