The dark gloomy monsoon clouds take along a depressing and lifeless feel around us. It is generally seen that with the start of the stormy seasons, folk start dressing shabbily or better still find reasons to remain back at home to avoid dressing up. To defy this dispirited it is vital that we do something to make ourselves feel better and happier. And what might be better than dressing up and staying trendy as

ever.

Let not the rains moisten your spirits and hinder you from missing all of the fun, which occurs just when the rains are around. Here we shall be deliberating all of the factors that are important to dress safely for the monsoons yet look beautiful and cool as ever. Considering the incontrovertible fact that monsoons are wet seasons when things around get massively sloppy you have got to be intensely particular and careful about your selection of clothing and make-up to match it completely.

Garments

Monsoons are an excuse to shuffle your wardrobe and pull out the cool garments you had kept away for months.
Get into your dungarees paired with cool bright t-shirts either in floral prints or in pastels. Considering the wetness that continues for days in the season, it is preferable to avoid thick clothing materials like denims, cords, or thick cottons and mixes. Rather switch to chiffons and other lighter fabrics that take smaller time to dry, so that even if your are out and you get soaked in the rain, you won’t have to sit and shrink until you are dry. Knee length dresses that aren’t too sticky but fit well to your body, or capris, skirts, cotton leggies grouped with short or hip-length tops depending on the body structure shall make the ideal wear for a day out on the rains. Mixed Denim pants that may be handily folded and take smaller time to dry, coupled with cool cotton t-shirts or casual shirts in pastels or prints too make great monsoon wears.
For an evening or a party wear in the monsoons, go for Lycra stylish shirts and pants or Lycra business suits that are easy to bathe too. Avoid wearing layered dresses in the wet seasons as they only add to the muddle.

Make up

Now for some make up advice for the wet days. The trick is to keep it minimum and to have it light.
Use only water-proof products for the season so the rains don’t screw up your face. Pastel colors are the best for the season, as they give a refreshing look and also add some drama to the face. Use water-resistant eyeliners, mascaras and lipsticks that stay longer. Matte finish suits best on stormy days; as it doesn’t make the face look oily and sticky in the monsoons. Keeping your skin clean and clear should be the chant for all seasons though , but the monsoons demand a little additional care, as there’s already plenty of moisture in the air that has a tendency to moisten the skin. Clean your skin continually with a good cleaner followed by a moisturizing and toning process acceptable to your skin type. Wash your face frequently to avoid accumulation of dust, germs or oil on your face. For your hair, it is best to keep a hustle free haircut for the wet seasons so that your hair does not mess in the rains. Wash your hair daily with a good mild shampoo to keep your scalp clean all of the time.

Monsoon accessories

To make your monsoons more occurring and stylish, add a little bit of cool monsoon accessories to your usual dressing.

Go buying some latest fashionable raincoats and umbrellas that add a hint of spice to your monsoon dressing. The range of raincoats and umbrellas available in the market nowadays will take you by surprise. If you’re the bolder types, you might go for the peculiar ones to get spotted and admired. To finish your look invest in good fashionable monsoon foot wears too that not only look help but also act as a defending shield to your feet.
Avoid wearing your leather products until the rains say adios, as leather has a tendency to wear-out fast if exposed to water. Instead, you can wear sandals and chappals of rubber and other water-resistant materials that are sturdy and modern.