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Riding on the rain

A little planning will help in enjoying the monsoon and put an end to all the worries associated with getting drenched in the rain

Photo: K.R. Deepak

FULLY GEARED Driving in the rain can be fun

It's a bright sunny morning and you are in a tearing hurry to reach your office. You take out your bike and zoom past other motorists in a bid to catch up with time. Suddenly, the sky turns overcast and in no time, it starts raining cats and dogs.

Your denims and thick cotton shirt get drenched in the downpour and you are in a quandary whether to head for the office with water dripping from your clothes or return home to change. This is a common experience for most of us during the rainy season every year.

A little planning will save time, prevent wastage of precious fuel and take away all the worries usually associated with getting drenched in the rain. The fashion-conscious guys and gals have to be all the more careful to avoid their make-up playing spoilsport to their plans of having fun in the rain.

Scooter and bike users should keep their raincoats and jerkins in their dickeys or storage boxes all through the monsoon, if they want to save themselves from getting soaked in the rain. Those who use public transport and autorickshaws should carry umbrellas or thin raincoats which can be folded and carried in the pocket. They should be wary of cars and other vehicles splashing water on them as they cross the road to reach their office or workplace.

Silks, rayon and cotton blends should be preferred during the rains as they dry up faster. Getting fully wet in the rain in heavy cotton clothes and denims and working in air-conditioned offices throughout the day can send a chill down the spine.

Capri pants and three-fourth skirts are right for the fashion-conscious women and girls who do not like their clothes to be caught in the mud and slush on the road. Those who cannot do without lipstick and mascara should try the waterproof varieties. There is a danger of the face presenting an ugly sight if the make up is washed off in the downpour.

Rain accessories

"Rainproof pants and shirts and single jerkins are the most preferred rain wear by men. The pants and shirts are available from Rs.330 onwards and single jerkins from Rs.210 onwards. Women, however, prefer raincoats and three-piece umbrellas as they conveniently fit into their handbags. The umbrellas are available from Rs.100 onwards," says a representative of Auro Dresses.

Hair care

Care should be taken to protect the hair from getting wet as it could turn out to be unmanageable after drying it. One should avoid hair oils and gels as they come in the way of speedy drying of hair.

Rubber shoes and sandals should be preferred as the leather footwear not only get damaged but also presents an ugly look after getting soaked in the rain.

So, are you ready for the rains?

B. MADHU GOPAL

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