Here’s how to romanticize the rainy season and build your own monsoon mood board.
1. Visual Vibes: Crafting the Aesthetic
Start with the visuals. Monsoon is a soft filter on life—greys, greens, and deep blues dominate, accented by yellow streetlights and colorful umbrellas.
Mood board elements:
Foggy windowpanes with rain trails
Cozy blankets and fairy lights
Vinyl records, open journals, and half-read books
2. Soundscapes: Let It Pour
Rain has a soundtrack—and it’s more than just the downpour. It’s the clinking of chai glasses, the rustle of wet clothes, the hush of slowed traffic, and acoustic songs playing softly in the background.
Monsoon playlist essentials:
“Ilahi” – Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
“Banarasiya” – Raanjhanaa
“Tum Mile (Reprise)” – Pritam
3. Stories in the Rain: Books, Films & Feels
The monsoon is the perfect backdrop for stories—especially the emotional ones. This is the season to revisit comfort reads and rainy-day movies.
Books to curl up with:
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
Monsoon-approved films:
Barfi! – for nostalgia and rain-soaked romance
Wake Up Sid – for Mumbai monsoon vibes
Before Sunrise – for slow, rainy conversations
4. Chai, Comfort & Cloudy-Day Cravings
There’s no monsoon without food—and it’s all about warmth, spice, and indulgence.
Rainy season treats:
Adrak wali chai or cutting chai in tiny glasses
Hot pakoras, bhajiyas, and samosas with green chutney
Maggi by the window, preferably while watching the rain
Corn on the cob roasted on a roadside cart
Steaming bowls of soup, ramen, or misal pav
5. Fashion Forecast: Functional Meets Romantic
Monsoon fashion is about staying dry while looking dreamy. Think oversized silhouettes, waterproof accessories, and cozy textures.
Style tips:
Flowy kurtas, oversized shirts, and breathable fabrics
Transparent or printed umbrellas (a whole vibe)
Rubber boots or cute Crocs
Layer with denim jackets, windcheaters, or lightweight cardigans
Your monsoon mood board doesn’t need to be perfect—it just needs to be real. It’s not just an aesthetic; it’s a feeling. So let it rain, let it pour, and let yourself feel it all.