MARCH 2008: Best Bets Bring On the Rain.

Torrential spring downpours are inevitable. Soaking clothing is not.

Enough with the cutesy rain boots; these rich brown women's Wellies don't compete with your wardrobe or make you look like a toddler ($88 at Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Ave., nr. 56th St.; 212-247-1100).