It is common to dry off after exiting the water.
Hank exits the pool after swimming in it for an hour.
Hank wants to put on his clothes.
Hank dries himself off with a towel, then puts on his clothes.
Hank puts on his clothes immediately without drying off.
Hank's clothes stay dry, and Hank stays warm.
Hank's clothes become soaked, and Hank gets cold.