Kate Spade “Rain Check” umbrella, $38, from Pappagallo.
Don’t be caught in the rain without some fashionable protection! We’ve searched the region for chic spring essentials. Read on to see our favorite looks for every member of the family, plus
find creative kids' activities for a day stuck inside.
Rain check? No way! Don’t let drizzle dampen your style. This sheer striped raincoat is an unexpected twist on the standard rainy day parka.
White sheer striped raincoat, $240, and black leggings, $128, from Tiger’s Eye. Yellow Michael Kors backpack, $298, and black Coach rain boots, $148, from Bon-Ton at Park City Center. Kate Spade “Rain Check” umbrella, $38, from Pappagallo.
These boots were made for splashin’!
Red and black Coach rain boots, $148 each, and black rain hat, $38, from Bon-Ton at Park City Center. Yellow, pink, and blue Croc boots, $34.99 each, from Crocs at Park City Center. Pink and persimmon striped Bog boots, $49, and butterfly and lizard Hatley rain boots, $34 each, from Bella Boo. Reversible blue rain hat, $52, from Tiger’s Eye.
Best friends don’t let rainy days get in the way of a good time.
Left: Cream with gold trim jacket, $253, jeans, $187, and crossbody bag, $183, from Pappagallo.
Right: Polka dot rain jacket, $284, and red bag, $144, from Tiger’s Eye. Romper, $66, from Apricot Lane at Park City Center. Black Coach rain boots, $148, from Bon-Ton at Park City Center.
A spring shower won’t slow these outdoor explorers down!
Left: Girl’s navy trench, $99, from Baby Bug and Me. Tea Collection top, $35, Tea Collection leggings, $24.50, necklace, $21, Bogs striped boots, $49, and watering can, $12, from Bella Boo. Right: Boy’s rain jacket, $51, plaid shirt, $29, shorts, $40, and butterfly net, $11, from Bella Boo. Sloth stuffed animal, $37, from Baby Bug and Me.
Not your mama’s Parka! This chic updated yellow jacket will make you pray for more rain.
Yellow rain parka, $140, and jeans, $155, from Fillings. Black zipper tassel bag, $184, from Tiger’s Eye. Tunic, $48, from Apricot Lane at Park City Center. Coach rain boots, $148, and umbrella, $25, from Bon-Ton at Park City Center.
“Who says chivalry is dead? The classic Mac jacket is essential to any man of style and substance.”
Left: Mac trenchcoat, $39, from Top Shelf Menswear. Black umbrella, $22, from Bon-Ton at Park City Center. Stetson olive hat, $29, from Top Shelf Menswear. In pocket: The Alpine Club of Williamsport Guide to the Loyalsock Trail, $24.95, from EMS at Park City Center. Right: Floral watercolor jacket, $175, from Pappagallo.
No one wants soggy suede! These boots are waterproof to ensure that your style is secure no matter the forecast.
Orange jacket, $295, navy sweater, $188, plaid shirt, $175, waterproof suede boots, $298, and fine wale corduroys, $198, from Fillings. Men’s hat, $29, from Top Shelf Menswear. Cork umbrella, $181, from Pappagallo.
Rainy Day Activities
May we suggest rainy day activities for children that span the weather spectrum? A tea party or movie production kit is perfect when you’re stuck inside due to gale force winds. A wheelbarrow
is best on days when there is just a gentle sprinkle and you can still dig in the dirt!
Goldie Blox and the Movie Machine, $30, from Baby Bug and Me. Wheelbarrow, $48, watering can, $12, gardening gloves, $8, and umbrella, $21, from Bella Boo. Tea set, $48, cupcakes, $19, and fancy tea cakes, $21, from Bella Boo.
Resources:
Baby Bug & Me, Lemoyne www.babybugandme.com, 717-763-1780 Bella Boo, Lancaster www.bellabooonline.com, 717-509-5700 Filling’s, Lancaster www.fillingsclothing.com, 717-735-9550 Pappagallo, Lancaster www.detailsandpappagallo.com, 717-392-0222 Park City Center, Lancaster www.parkcitycenter.com, 717-393-3851 Tiger's Eye, Lititz www.tigerseyelititz.com, 717-627-2244 Top Shelf Menswear, New Cumberland www.topshelfmenswear.com, 717-770-2080
By Hilary Arthur / Photography by Donovan Roberts Witmer
