13 Chic Umbrellas You Won't Forget In the Morning

By Alison Syrett (Text) and Taylor Reagan (Market)
Aug 29, 2016 @ 6:30 pm
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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
from katespade.com
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Found: an umbrella that won’t ruin your #OOTD.

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J.CREW  

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$27
from jcrew.com
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Wear it with something equally ladylike, like a floral dress and khaki Mac.

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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN  

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$835
from net-a-porter.com
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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
from hunterboots.com
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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
from ahalife.com
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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
from brooksbrothers.com
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Black fabric and a wooden handle: a drizzly weather combo that never goes wrong.

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PASOTTI

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$150
from ellaumbrella.com
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Especially striking with a black trench and bold crimson lip.

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BARNEYS    

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$235
from barneys.com
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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
from marimekko.com
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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
from farfetch.com
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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
from nordstrom.com
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Battle bad weather like the British: with a prim-and-proper plaid cover.

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AHA    

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$57
from ahalife.com
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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
from rainorshine.com
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For a subtler option that’s not black, go for silvery gray, instead.

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