Quick answers
Direct answers to the questions readers ask most.
What should you wear in 60-degree weather?
One light layer over a base: a denim jacket, chore coat, or cardigan over a tee or light knit. Long pants.
How do you layer clothes without looking bulky?
Thin-to-thick, fitted base, and keep the total to three visible layers. Merino and heat-tech base layers add warmth with no bulk.
What should you wear in humid weather?
Loose, light-colored linen or open-weave cotton. Fit and airflow matter more than fiber - nothing should touch more skin than necessary.
How warm should a winter coat be for a cold city?
For real winters (regularly below freezing): insulated or heavy wool, thigh length, with a closure that seals. Fashion coats top out around 40F.
What fabrics are warmest for winter clothes?
Down for insulation, wool for tailored warmth, merino for base layers, fleece for mid layers. Cotton is the one to avoid next to skin.