Just when we thought spring was here to stay, last Saturday plunged us back into breath-freezing temperatures. Now all that seems here to stay is the rain — but even those of us who are still getting used to the City should be used to that much by now. Although the rain does uniformly demand rubber shoes and umbrellas, we don’t all have to buy into the Columbia student rainy day uniform of Hunter boots and black Ricky’s umbrella.

Instead, to keep those toes dry, turn to Pour la Victoire for a classy pair of snakeskin-textured, espresso boots ($224) — you’d never know they were boring old rubber.

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Or cheekily go the Paddington Bear way with a pair of yellow rompers from Tretorn ($60) — bonus, they’re fleece lined.

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For more options, our very own Noel Duan (CC ‘13) gives a comprehensive guide to rain boots on College Fashion.

And to keep the opposite end dry, defy New York noir with a cheetah print umbrella from Neiman Marcus ($36). Plus, it comes monogrammed, so you’ll never have to worry about somebody else picking up your umbrella—unless it’s out of sheer envy, of course.

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Or just be ridiculous and indulge your inner puddle-jumping 4-year-old with this ladybug umbrella ($12.95).

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Whichever route you take through the puddles on New York rainy day, keep your individual style from being washed away!

Allison Malecha
Features Director