There’s a popular schoolyard saying “Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day”. And truth be told, rain does seem to put a damper in many people’s style plans.

After all there’s nothing sexy about soggy tresses or running mascara, especially when you have plans to look your absolute best.

The Royal Gazette’s Lifestyle section took to the city streets for our weekly fashion column to find out how a few stylish people manage to perfect their rainy day style.

Calyx Tucker, 21, told us that she usually takes the weather into account, however was caught a little off guard with the showers mid week. “I usually always have a parka or poncho or something like a hooded coat and that’s because rainy days in London come a dime a dozen,” the student said. “I also try and wear boots just because they are more practical in the rain.”

Since moving to the UK for university, Miss Tucker said London fashion has had a heavy influence on her.

“I try my best to keep up with fashion so always flick through magazines like Vogue and Nylon, but for the most part I do what suits me and my body type,” she explained.

She said she tends to gravitate towards solids and monochromes. “But actually I have been adding a lot more patterns lately because that’s what is on trend,” she said. “Usually I stick to black and white to be honest.

“I think it’s just because it’s easier to put the colours together and match everything in your wardrobe when the colours are in the same palette. No more having to buy a specific top to match a particular pair of pants you have in your closet.”

James Irvine, 29, admitted there’s only one rainy day accessory he’s likely to get caught with. Mr Irvine said: “If it’s raining I’d still wear the same thing as on a good weather day, but just carry an umbrella. Otherwise if you wear long pants or something you’re sweaty and hot because it’s not any cooler and the sun can come out at any moment so you have to be prepared.”

Mr Irvine admitted there are two things he will consider before buying new items for the summer: colour and a good fit. “I would say my style is half inspired by Bermuda, half the Mediterranean. I would call it a Bermudian/European fusion. But I don’t look for much fashion inspiration at all,” he continued. “I just go to the shops and look at things I like.

“Shops are meant to have things that are in season so I look for things that are colourful and something different. If I see other people wearing one thing I try and go for something else.”

Although he tries to test out different locales from time to time, he said his go-to stores for clothing are Ted Baker, Zara and Banana Republic.

Teanne Trott, 31, doesn’t really dress any differently when the weather takes a turn for the worse, but does take into account how she wears her hair.

“If it’s raining I guess I would have to wear my hair natural. It doesn’t make sense wearing it straight it’s just going to get wet,” she said.

“When it comes to my outfit, I’d typically wear a pair of harem pants like I have on now and a basic top to match and chunky jewellery like a necklace. For shoes I’d probably wear some cute sandals.”

The administrative assistant said she likes to dress according to how she feels.

She said: “I tend to do a lot of mixing and matching with different patterns and things like that. It suits my personality because I like to be different.”

Ms Trott said she always dresses for herself and doesn’t get fashion inspiration from any of the traditional media sources. “It’s just ideas that pop into my head,” she explained. “I am not one to copy what I see in magazines, I have my own style. It’s unique and usually a little different, but I don’t really put a lot of thought behind how I dress, I just wear it.”