For Women

What’s in?

Quick-drying fabrics:

Choose polyester blends, lightweight rayon, nylon and anti-crease georgette for everyday office wear.(Pic courtesy/mlada)
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Tailored silhouettes: Opt for tailored culottes, ankle-length cropped trousers or anti-crease midi shirt dresses. These styles keep hems away from puddles while keeping your outfit office-ready.
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Kendall Jenner in Chelsea boots. 

Practical accessories: Complete your outfit with waterproof loafers or Chelsea boots and a waterproof tote bag. These keep you comfortable during commute while protecting your belongings from the rain.(PIC COURTESY@kendalljenner)
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What’s out?

Full-length or wide-leg/baggy trousers: Floor-grazing trousers are likely to collect mud, slush and rainwater while walking outdoors. Shorter hemlines are far more practical during the rainy season.

Stiff formal blazers: Traditional blazers can feel hot and restrictive in humid weather. They also become uncomfortable when moving between the outdoors and air-conditioned offices.

Pale colours and bold tropical prints: Light pastel shades can become translucent when wet and show water marks easily. Loud tropical prints may appear too casual for a professional workplace, in general.

Information courtesy: Divya Sancheti, stylist

For Men

What’s in?

Formal dark-coloured chinos: They help conceal rain stains and are less likely to become see-through when damp.(Sarang Patil in a monsoon-ready formal outfit with a waterproof jacket. PIC COURTESY/SARANG PATIL)

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Boat shoes or slip-ons:

With good grip and water-resistant materials, these are practical while still looking polished. (PIC COURTESY/CROCS)

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Casual water-resistant jacket with a cap:

A functional layering piece that keeps you dry while protecting your hair from the rain.(PIC COURTESY/MANGO)

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What’s out?

Leather footwear and accessories: Leather doesn’t pair well with frequent exposure to rain. Moisture can damage the material, cause stains, and reduce its lifespan.

Denim jeans:

The heavy fabric absorbs water, and takes a long time to dry; it’ll leave you praying you don’t get caught in the drizzles.

Knitwear, suede, or silk:

These materials dry slowly, and can lose their shape or texture in humid weather.

Hair care

Wet conditions can quickly turn your sleek and sharp hairstyle into a scruffy, mess, the stylist warns.

Keep your hair short during the monsoon. It is easier to manage, dries much faster, and is less likely to feel itchy or uncomfortable when wet

Avoid using heavy styling products like waxes or thick pomades. They weigh the hair down, cause buildup, and irritate the scalp for some people. Choose lightweight, water-based products if you need some hold. (REPRESENTATION PIC/ISTOCK)

The stylist urges men to ditch the obsession with blacks and blues for colours this monsoon:

On a relatively dry day, experiment with neutral tones like grey, brown, beige, and olive. These colours are versatile, and work exceptionally well in a corporate setting.

The easiest way to incorporate them is by keeping your outfit monochromatic or pairing them with subtle contrasting shades.