Richard

I moved from California to New York without thinking about climate. I just looked at temperatures. Sixty degrees in California means a light jacket if you feel like it. Sixty degrees in New York in November is freezing. The wind…

You step outside in Atlanta in July. The air hits you like a wet blanket. It is 90 degrees. It is 80 percent humidity. You are sweating before you reach the car. If you are trying to figure out how…

I stood outside a Chicago bar at midnight in a t-shirt. June, so I thought I was safe. But the wind came off Lake Michigan and cut right through me. My friends laughed. They had jackets. I shivered for twenty…

A proper San Francisco layering guide for foggy days has to solve one specific problem: you cannot predict the wind. You stepped outside this morning, felt the chill, and grabbed a thick sweater. But by 2:00 PM, you are carrying…

Working out what to wear to work in Austin can feel like trying to solve a tricky puzzle. It’s a city known for sizzling heat, a ridiculously relaxed vibe, and an innovative industry where flair in your wardrobe is right…

If you are getting ready for a Chicago winter you’ve probably seen lists telling you to grab your “warmest coat” and some “good boots.” That advice may not be off-base, but it’s woefully inadequate nonetheless. The real challenge of a…

Staring at your suitcase and wondering what on earth you’re going to wear for a Miami day. That starts on iconic South Beach and ends in a swanky Wynwood speakeasy? You’re certainly not the only one scratching your head over…

So, you’re heading to Los Angeles and then it dawns on you: “What oh what should I pack?” You’ve seen the impersonal lists — “pack layers,” “wear jeans” — but they don’t reflect what it’s actually like. LA is not one city; it’s…