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What To Wear During A Hurricane
We would never take a hurricane the magnitude of Irene lightly, but we also want to make sure that if you're braving this thing, you're doing it right. Your current wardrobe probably doesn't have the substance and style required to show yourself in public while battling the elements. So we've gone to our certified styleologists to come up with the perfect kit to keep you fresh, clean, and safe for this bitch. Check out Me, Myself, And Irene: 8 Stylish Hurricane Essentials.
Baron Wells Windbreaker
Baron Wells Windbreaker, $249
These winds cray, so we want to make sure you can withstand them. This waterproof windreaker from Baron Wells should tide you over, with a little style to spare.
L.L. Bean Waterproof Trekking Hat
L.L. Bean Waterproof Trekking Hat, $30
When you're trekking through the streets trying to find the nearest liquor store to stock up, it would be smart to wear this waterproof boonie from L.L. Bean. You know they've got their extreme weather game down pat.
Crescent Down Works Down Shirt
Crescent Down Works Down Shirt, $360
Yeah, your jacket's going to withstand the brunt of your problems, but why not add a little more protection; weather-wise and style-wise? Toss this down shirt from Crescent Down Works on under your jacket and put yourself way above the necessary levels of awesomeness.
NSW Cinch Back Selvedge Chino
NSW Cinch Back Selvedge Chino, $172
It's not enough to have your top and feet waterproofed, so we suggest you jump on the NSW bandwagon with their Cinch Back Selvedge Chino. The water-repellent cotton twill is in a league of its own, but you can join, if you'd like.
WM J. Mills Cargo Bag
WM J. Mills Cargo Bag, $180
When you're storming the castles of the supermarket, you need a bag that can withstand the elements and hold all of your survival goods. Look no further than this cargo bag from WM. J Mills. Irene ain't got shit on this bag.
Common Projects Duck boots
Common Projects Duck Boot, $570
While L.L. Bean usually has the duck boot on lock, this Common Projects option is too hard to pass up. This all-black-everything duck boot with polished and pebbled leather can stomp through anything and still look like a million bucks.
Norshield Cardboard Cooler
Norshield Cardboard Cooler, $15
What can we say? We like our booze, so we want to make sure when we get to a dry spot, our adult beverages are kept cold. This cardboard cooler is easy to transport, has a waterproof coating, and keeps your goodies cool for up to 36 hours. Long enough to get twisted during the twister.
Incase Coated Canvas Sleeve
Incase Coated Canvas MacBook Sleeve, $50
Brave the elements without your trusty MacBook? It's going to take a hell of a lot more than some torrential rain, high-powered winds, and mayhem to rid of us our need to complain about all three on the Internet, so we keep our shit fully protected with this weather-resistant Incase Coated Canvas sleeve.
