Make a style statement during rains

It's tough to make a style statement in the rainy season. One shower and your look can go from 'wow' to 'whoa'! People on the move are constantly cringing at the thought of their well co-coordinated outfits ruined by the downpour, even before they reach their destinations. But take heart as Riddhi & Siddhi of  MapxencaRS shows us the ways and means of staying chic and comfortable while protecting yourself from the wet weather!
Full-length is a big no: Fashion during the rains should be simple, funky and fun, but never full-length. If you deck yourself out in clothes that sweep the floor, you're asking for trouble, you'll end up sweeping the muck off the footpaths and into your pants and legs. Instead, go the sensible way. In a formal setting, choose sleeves which end at the elbow. Ditch those ankle-length skirts and trousers as it is more comfortable to wipe wet hands and feet clean with a hand-towel, rather than enter the office with full-length sleeves and trousers that are dripping wet!
Knee-length skirts, capris are in: In the rains, it's best to select skirts that streamline your body (the same goes for dresses). Go for a knee-length straight fit, or an A-line fit. For a formal look, pair it with a shirt. Even when it comes to jeans in the rainy season, they are best avoided. They tend to get heavy with water if you're caught in the rain.
If you're one of those who lives in denims, however, and won't consider retiring them for the season, you can fold your jeans up till just below the knee -- this is both practical in the monsoons, and looks fashionable. The best option pants-wise in the rainy season is capris. You can team them with tee shirts, strappy tops and halters.
To make a statement, choose a long tee and a wide belt to go with your capris. At work, opt for a shirt or fitted kurtis over your capris. The light weight denim skirt is an option for college wear (that doesn't mean ultra-short or ultra-tight -- just above or below the knee is fine). Team it with a striped tee shirt and belt, slung low at the waist. For a night out, a denim skirt will go well with a lightly embellished top.
Stay away from white: Avoid wearing white in the monsoons, as any splashes or streaks of dirt will show prominently. Lower body garments should preferably be dark-coloured (to prevent them going transparent) -- choose from shades like olive green, brown, and indigo, teaming them with tops in bold and bright shades. Blue, green, orange, pink, turquoise, coral and lemon yellow cheer up a dull day. Prints in florals and stripes are in vogue, but remember that checks are not!
As for monsoon fabrics, avoid synthetics like lycra, as they tend to cling to the body, trapping the humidity and heat. Instead, opt for cotton knits, which are porous and let your skin breathe. Thin fabrics reveal all when wet. Select thicker fabrics like silk, poly-nylon and cotton blends, which will not crush. One should abstain from using linen and other easily crushable fabrics like cotton and polyester. They can look quite messy if they get wet/ moist during a shower. Leather shoes and leather handbags too are a fashion mistake as they do not gel with the wet season