00:00It's time for Ready, Set, Fierce, where we showcase fabulous fashions with expert advice.
00:09Now that spring is here, it's all about flowers blooming and milder temperatures, but unfortunately
00:14that also means spring showers, but that doesn't mean you can't still look great in rainy weather.
00:19We've got our guy, Essence Fashion Assistant, Avon Dorsey, here to take us through some
00:23ways to get through those rainy days in style.
00:26Welcome back, Avon.
00:27Hi.
00:28Hi, love.
00:31I always love coming here.
00:32Always great.
00:33We love having you.
00:34But before we start talking about rainy weather fashion, can we talk about spring trends in
00:36general?
00:37What can we expect?
00:38Okay.
00:39So for spring, you can expect two-tone denim, uneven hem on the jeans, and also a reworked
00:43shirt.
00:44So what's that?
00:45What's a reworked shirt?
00:46Okay, so a reworked shirt is not your basic button-up.
00:48It's a white shirt, but it might have an extended collar, or it might have an extra proof sleeve,
00:54or the hem of the shirt might be long.
00:55It's just reworked in an untraditional way that you can wear underneath of your rain clothes.
00:59I love it.
01:00And speaking of rain clothes, let's get to it, shall we?
01:02Do it.
01:03So coming up first, we have Katrina.
01:04Yeah.
01:05Who's reworking a classic look?
01:06Katrina's wearing the classic trench coat look.
01:09This coat is by L.L.Bean.
01:10It's a crosstown trench.
01:11It's $129, available at LLBean.com.
01:14She also has on a pair of Harlequin olive duck boots from GH Bass, and those are a whopping
01:20$79.
01:21Oh, that's a great deal.
01:22It's a great price for a great look, and the classic color for the trench matches the boots.
01:27Love it.
01:28You can just put on your dark jeans.
01:29You can be out the house in a minute, and it's belted.
01:31And you know I love a belted coat.
01:33You love it.
01:34The snatch waist is always a go-to, and it's just such a clean look.
01:37Up next, we have a bold look.
01:39We have Darylin in a bold printed pattern.
01:43Yeah.
01:44It's perfect for especially on a gloomy day.
01:46Yes.
01:47For spring, it's all about florals and prints for your rain jackets, and she has on a Draper
01:51James Meadow Garden rain jacket.
01:53She also has on a Dunienberg pet mini barlow bag, which adds a pop of color to your outfit.
01:58And then get into those boots, the Bear Paw Constance boot with white, and it's a whopping
02:04$48 for the boots.
02:06$48?
02:07$48 to have your feet singing in the rain.
02:09That's fantastic, and I love it.
02:11And you know what, Avon?
02:12I never would have thought about white boots.
02:14But you know what?
02:15White doesn't get dirty like that, and plus the water is coming down, so it's always going
02:18to be rinsed off.
02:19Thank you so much, Darylin.
02:21Up next, we have Chanel, who is giving a modern update on a look we all love, okay?
02:26The traditional yellow raincoat.
02:28So we all know about the rubber ducky.
02:30Yes.
02:31So Chanel has on the yellow Mason Jewels hooded raincoat, available at Macy's.
02:35It's only $99.
02:36She also has on a Draper James umbrella, and she has a Bernardo 1946 peony rain boots.
02:43And the good thing about those boots is that they look like a dress shoe, but it's all
02:47waterproof.
02:48Oh, I love it.
02:49The whole, everything.
02:50Everything's waterproof.
02:51The jacket.
02:52Everything's great.
02:53And then with the boots, your ankles won't get wet because the mesh is waterproof as well.
02:58Chanel, thank you so much.
02:59And last but not least, we have Amber.
03:02Amber is rocking a look for the divas that are just a little bolder and really just want
03:06to make a statement and don't want to sacrifice that for the other.
03:08Yes.
03:09Amber is giving you unconventional realness.
03:11So she has on a Veronica Beard Hero Camouflage Parker.
03:14She also has a Dunienberg Pat and Ginger crossbody bag, and then the Harlequin camo duck boots
03:20from GH Bass.
03:21I love it.
03:22So this is for the fashion girl.
03:24You want to be out in the rain, but you don't want to be looking drab.
03:28I mean, all of the looks are great, but there's camouflage and then the camouflage boots.
03:32Fantastic.
03:33She pulls it all together.
03:34She sacrifices no style here.
03:35No style.
03:36Fashion girl all the way.
03:37Amber, can you show us the bag?
03:39Now this is waterproof, Amon?
03:41This is a waterproof Dunienberg Pat and Ginger crossbody bag, and the orange pops with
03:46the camouflage.
03:47So this is your style saver.
03:49I mean, everything is affordable.
03:51Everything looks great.
03:52It's just the way to go.
03:53I love it.
03:54Well, thank you so much, Amber.
03:55Let's get all the models back out for one last look at their fantastic rainy weather
03:59outfits.
04:00Yes.
04:01Ladies, you look lovely.
04:02Okay.
04:03So to recap, we have Katrina wearing classic rain gear in her classic trench.
04:07Darren Lynn being bold in her printed raincoat.
04:10Chanel wearing a traditional yellow coat.
04:12And Amber wearing an unconventional but stylish way to keep dry during rainy days.
04:18Ladies, you all look fantastic.
04:19Thank you so much for coming out today.
04:21Avon, as always, it's a pleasure.
04:24Thank you so much for coming and putting these fantastic looks together.
04:27Of course, anytime.
04:28Anytime.
04:29All right.
04:30Essence Live fam, leave us your comments now with hashtag Essence Live and let us know
04:33which look you love best.
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