Is it raining outside?

Now that we are in the very end of fall season and only a breath away from entering to the winter season, I think it is an appropriate time to discuss this topic.

For the last three weeks, every morning that I wake up, I rush out of the bed, open my bedroom door, hug the door lining and ask really loud "Is it raining outside?".

When the following answer is no, I then simply walk back into my bedroom, pick up my robe, wear it and then I just continue to get ready for work as usual.

But when the answer is yes, I run again back into my room, open the shutters and I just stand there for a moment, looking outside and inspecting the intensity and rhythm of the rain. I then pick up my robe again and continue to get ready for work, as usual.

However when it is raining outside, I choose to wear clothes that are more rain appropriate. That doesn't mean I own any special waterproof clothes just for commuting in the rain, not that that's a bad thing, I just preferred not to.

(Actually those of you that own rain gear outfits have made it easy for yourselves.) 

Me personally, I don't have the time to change when I'm in my work, and also because I am an optician and I work in a shop, I have to look presentable. So when it is raining, I simply choose to wear something that is nice and casual. 

Starting from footwear, any kind of boots or booties will do the work just fine. They're waterproof, well sealed and warm. If you're a guy, don't wear athletic shoes that day. They're not waterproof and you won't like to walk around all day with feet that are soggy. You can wear men booties, which came out in a variety of styles, from more casual to more dressy. 

For the inner layers, I simply choose to wear a tank-top and overlaying it with a blouse or a sweater. If it is really cold outside, I will also wear a shirt in between. Usually one that is made from a lighter material and has some feminine details. I'm a girl after all!

For the legs, I will either pick to wear regular pants, skirts or jeans, depending on the look I'm going for. I found that they're all the same in the rain, except from skirts. Because when I'm wearing a skirt and tights, my legs get wet, but dry up instantly after I arrive at my workplace. 

As for the out layers, I normally choose to wear a long jacket or coat with a hood to protect my head or if my jacket/coat doesn't have a hood I will simply wear a hat and cover my neck with a wool scarf. 

And after that, I'm off with my bicycle!

I'm not a fair weather cyclist, not because I pretend to be tough, but because riding a bicycle in the rain is the same as riding a bicycle with no rain. 

The only difference is to cover your head with a hat or your hood and to wear boots instead of athletic shoes (if you're a guy) or ballet flats (if you're a girl).

Now if it is raining outside, then you won't have any problem!

Either if you own rain gear outfits or not! 

But what happens if it is pouring outside?

Next post is following up...