Don’t let those heart-stopping photos of NYC in the rain fool you—New York storms can be brutal. Those deceptively deep puddles, wind-created umbrella inversions and the ever-dreaded sideways downpours are a few of our top 10 rain-related annoyances, which is why you need to be prepared. Before those nimbus clouds hit the sky, check out your favorite independent shops and department stores in New York for cool, reliable rain gear, so you can worry less about ruining your favorite pair of flats and more about finding an umbrella that doesn’t clash with your polka-dot rain boots.
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