Dear Kenyans,The rainy season is here.Obey the weather!

The long rains are here. And they are wreaking havoc on fashion parades of many women, especially those who, come rain or high water, are dead set on wearing certain clothes.


Nairobi girls who dare Mother Nature, and, in cold or rainy weather, will not change their weather-unfriendly dress code even if a law is passed in Parliament.However, there is no point of risking a cold just because you want to look cool.

Girl, save the sleeveless blouses, bare backs, chiffons and spaghetti tops for a sunny day.If you must wear any of these items during the long rains, layer your clothing. Fashion should be fluid. And during this season, the whole idea is to keep warm, dry and be chic.Do not be caught dead covering your hair with a newspaper, hankie or your handbag during a downpour.

For boots, real leather is better than suede, cloth or leatherette boots. The first, though chic and expensive-looking, can be discoloured by water. And the last, because of its synthetic nature, will wear and tear faster when exposed to Nairobi rain

Real leather boot

This is the time to remove your trench coats, boots and scarves from the back burner. Do keep warm and dry by layering.For instance, wear your power suit with a scarf and trench coat. Then, during the day, if the downpour gives way to the sun, you can lose the different layers of clothing and “obey the weather.”

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Trench Coat

Shoes can either hold or let you down. If you do not have boots, save the high heels and wedges for later in the office, especially if you are using public transport.If you are not a fan of old school gumboots, go for designer Wellington boots, and pair them with a trendy raincoat, which has a cap. Once you reach your workplace, remove the raincoat, wear your heels and you are good to cut that million dollar deal

Rainy Day boots

Choose an umbrella that does not have “planned obsolescence” written all over it.If you are buying an umbrella from a hawker just as the skies open, chances are high that the cheap thing will give way to the smallest gush of wind before you even reach the bus stop. Remember that, during this season, your aim is, essentially, two-fold: keeping warm and dry.

Do not freeze and shine during this rainy season. Obey the weather. After all, fashion is not a matter of life and death.

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