Stay dry this spring with these 5 stylish rainy day solutions

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1. Tretorn New Gunnar Rain Boots ($95)

Want waterproof shoes but hate the bulkiness of boots? Tretorn's rain boots are the answer. They look and feel like high-top sneakers, said Amanda Waas at Hi Consumption, but the rubber-and-canvas construction won't let in a drop of moisture. Buy them at Amazon.

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2. Hunter Original Clear Smock Jacket ($230)

Translucent raincoats are "having a major moment," said Tyler Atwood at Bustle. This milky gray option from Hunter is "just dark enough to hide a few details" but still provides a glimpse of the killer outfit you're wearing underneath. Buy it at Nordstrom.

3. Kjaro Umbrella ($72)

Finally, an umbrella that "actually solves the drip problem," said John Brownlee at Fast Company. The case for this sturdy Italian-made brolly captures water then allows you to drain it over a sink with a simple twist of the plastic ring at its base. Pre-order it now at Kickstarter.

4. Patagonia Torrentshell ($129)

Other rain shells come in trimmer cuts, but if the goal is staying dry, you can't beat the lightweight Torrentshell. In tests, it "sheeted away water better than anything else," said Eve O'Neill at The Wirecutter, and kept even our chins dry under its "cavernous" hood. Buy it at Amazon.

5. Matador FreeRain24 ($60)

"Matador is all about making packable versions of bulky things," said Gear Hungry, and this backpack ($60) is no exception. Sealed seams and a roll-top closure keep gear bone-dry in the worst weather. When empty, it folds into a palm-size packet. Buy it at Amazon.

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