Clothes for autumn rain

Short answer: Rain is rarely the problem in itself. The problem is the damp that stays in your clothes when you come inside and have to sit for three hours. Choose inner layers that dry, and bring a dry pair of socks.

Damp that stays

A layer that soaks up water and holds on to it feels cold for hours, even once you are inside. The innermost layer matters most, because it lies against your skin all day. Choose a fabric that dries and does not cling once it has become a little damp. See bamboo T-shirts for women.

From a wet bus to a warm office

The move from cool damp to warm air is where you feel it most. On the bus the air is heavy and humid, and in the office it is dry and warm. A thin layer under your jumper helps, because you can take off the outer layer and still wear something comfortable. See bamboo tops for women.

Wet feet are the worst

Shoes that get wet from outside keep your socks wet all day, and cold feet make it hard to sit still. An extra pair in your bag solves most of it. Change as soon as you arrive, and put the wet pair in a bag so it does not dampen the rest. See bamboo socks for women.

Layers you can take off

In autumn the weather changes several times a day. It makes sense to dress in layers, so you can take something off indoors and put it back on outside. A thin inner layer, a jumper and a rain jacket on top cover most days from September to November.

Hang the outer layer freely

When you come in, hang your jacket and outer layer freely instead of over a chair back or in a pile. Air around the fabric matters most for how fast it dries. A hook or hanger by the door makes it easier to remember, and the jacket is dry when you head home.

Do not sit in damp clothes

If your trousers are wet at the hem or your jumper is damp at the wrists, you notice it more the longer you sit. Keep a spare thin layer at work, so you can change if the day starts wet. It takes up little room in a drawer and makes a real difference on wet days.

Pack your bag for the weather

A small pouch with dry socks and a thin layer can stay in your bag all autumn. Then you do not have to remember it every morning, and you have it with you the day the rain comes unexpectedly. Check the pouch once a week and replace anything you have used.

Washing and drying in autumn

In autumn laundry dries more slowly, even indoors. Hang it with space between the pieces, and do not put anything in the wardrobe until it is completely dry. Soft fabric dries best hanging freely and keeps its shape longer when it is not pressed against a warm radiator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst part of rainy weather

Not the rain itself, but the innermost layer staying damp afterwards. That is the damp you feel once you have been sitting still indoors for a while.

How do you dry clothes at work

Hang the outer layer freely instead of over a chair back. Air around the fabric matters most, and a hook or hanger by the door makes it easy every day.

Should you carry spare socks in autumn

Yes, from October a spare pair is well worth it. Wet socks are felt all day, and a dry pair in a small pouch takes up almost no room in your bag.