The Most Stylish Umbrellas to Complete Your Rainy-Day Look

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All too often purchased from the nearest drugstore or a street hustler’s side gig, an umbrella is usually more about protecting your outfit than making it better. At best it keeps you fairly dry without looking ridiculous; at worst it clashes and tragically buckles from the sheer impact of water, rivulets streaming off to one side as you lean to the other. It’s basically the red-headed stepchild of your wardrobe: so uninteresting, it often gets left behind.

We’ve got a fix for that. Ahead, 13 truly striking rain covers you’ll actually want to plan ahead for (although it’s always worth buying an few extras for the car and office just in case) from big luxury brands and indie shops alike. Shop now and start praying for showers.

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KATE SPADE

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$38 Kate Spade available at katespade.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Found: an umbrella that won’t ruin your #OOTD.

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J.CREW

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$27 J. Crew available at jcrew.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Wear it with something equally ladylike, like a floral dress and khaki Mac.

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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

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$835 Alexander McQueen available at net-a-porter.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Even when the skies turn blue, let the sculptural handle peek from the top of your tote.

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HUNTER

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$60 Hunter available at hunterboots.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

The overachiever of storm gear: extra inches on the bottom and a conveniently see-through top (we don’t hate that adorable coral trim, either).

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AHA

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$425 AHA available at ahalife.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Between the whimsically curved contours and intricate pattern, special enough to double as a parasol on sunny afternoons.

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BROOKS BROTHERS

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$70 Brooks Brothers available at brooksbrothers.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Black fabric and a wooden handle: a drizzly weather combo that never goes wrong.

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PASOTTI

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$150 Pasotti available at ellaumbrella.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Especially striking with a black trench and bold crimson lip.

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BARNEYS

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$235 Barneys New York available at barneys.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Swapping standard nylon for a heavier texture, such as twill, gives rain protection a luxe update.

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MARIMEKKO

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$50 Marimekko available at marimekko.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Designed to fold down to just 7” this cheerful floral style can easily tucked in small purse when the sun comes out.

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KENZO

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$87 Kenzo available at farfetch.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

In clean black and white, a graphic eye print reads abstract from a distance (but devastatingly cool up close).

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BURBERRY

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$225 Burberry available at nordstrom.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Battle bad weather like the British: with a prim-and-proper plaid cover.

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AHA

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$57 AHA available at ahalife.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Equal parts playful and practical, a vivid surrealist print boldly stands out in a sea of dark rain gear.

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RAIN OR SHINE

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$105 Rain or Shine available at rainorshine.com Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

For a subtler option that’s not black, go for silvery gray, instead.

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13 Chic Umbrellas You Won't Forget In the Morning

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KATE SPADE

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J.CREW

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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

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HUNTER

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AHA

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BROOKS BROTHERS

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PASOTTI

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BARNEYS

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MARIMEKKO

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KENZO

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BURBERRY

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AHA

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RAIN OR SHINE

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