15. Outfit of the Day – 3.19.08
March 20th, 2008 § 2 Comments
Susie B wrote a post recently about wearing all-black, which I used to do – someone once asked me if I was “goth” in middle school, which I wasn’t – and coincidentally, today I was indeed clad head-to-toe in the stuff.
Dress – DVF / Necklace – Gift / Cheap sheer leggings / Open-toed shoes with jeweled tops – Street vendor / Beloved cardigan with lots of studs – eBay
I have a practical question and any input would be appreciated. Basically, I’m flying from California to a cold, snowy climate for a graduate program’s Admit Weekend. I’m not sure what to pack, as I’d like to make a good first impression and 95% of my clothes are skirts and dresses. I own one pair of Cheap Mondays and a pair of wool gauchos, but I’m pretty sure those won’t keep me warm for the week that I’ll be there (temperatures are estimated to be in the 30s and 40s). Should I just bring many pairs of wool tights and hope for the best? Also, what should I wear on the plane, as I’ll probably be a lot warmer getting on than off? What I do own are a lot of coats and a few sweaters and cardigans. I also own boots, but not snow boots, and some scarves. Help!
Skirts/dresses (especially nice wool skirts) with tights are fine, especially as you will probably not be schlepping about outside much. Make sure you have a WOOL coat and a good hat (wool beret/cloche/fedora?) and gloves (leather is better than knit), and boots (better than low shoes–more protective for your poor shins), but you should be fine. Even though I grew up in the Midwest, I was really paranoid about being cold in Prague and Berlin in January, but I was fine with skirts, socks under my boots, tights, a tee shirt and wool sweater, and then my nice wool coat and a beret, scarf, gloves. Think layers, just like here.
I doubt you’ll need snow boots.
Didn’t you live on the East Coast for a while? Hmmmmm?
On the plane — layers, I wear usually a tank top underneath one other, usually long or 3/4 sleeved layer, then a jacket I can take on or off as comfortable. Skirts are also useful as are tights cos then your feet stay warm. Make sure you ask for an extra blanket from the stewardess/steward early on before they get too busy – i use one as a shawl, the other like a regular blanket for the rest of me.
Keep in mind planes impart a smell to the clothes you wear, so don’t wear anything too nice that you are planning to wear to other more important events. I tend to keep my coat in a handcarry or easily accessed pocket of my suitcase to wear immediately after getting off the plane for that reason.
As for the living in the cold part… well my London method is staying indoors and cuddling the heater with two duvets. Good luck! As long as you have a heavy wool coat (longer than waist length), gloves, closed toe waterproof shoes and gloves you will be ok.