Seriously, jackets exist for comfort, not survival. (Coats are another story.) No one's life ever depended on a weather-appropriate jacket (life jackets absolutely do not count here, guys). Colors are muted. People wear a lot of black and grey and neutrals and not a lot of bright color. People rarely wear shorts. It is almost never warm enough to be in shorts for an entire day. Jeans are ubiquitous, especially smart, trendy denim. Lots and lots of jackets or sweaters. Water sports: beach attire is ideal. So, bathing suits, trunks, flip flops, and beach shoes are the deal. You are going to get wet, plan for that. You might also be needing spring skiing attire, waterproof jackets, and gloves; all waterproof athletic clothing, no jeans or cotton of any kind. 2-3 base layer thermal tops. 1-2 sweater dresses. 1-2 pairs of jeans or pants, to wear over your leggings. 2-4 warm sweaters, wool if you can tolerate it. 100% cashmere sweaters tend to be everyone’s favorite but I wear synthetic or acrylic sweaters with a base layer underneath. 1 down parka. 1 thin down jacket. Bring a bag. Pack a smaller purse or day bag to carry your belongings. With so much walking, a big tote or large purse will only weigh you down. Bring a beach bag if you plan on spending some time on the sand. It’s best to go with something lighter, preferably with a shoulder or cross-body strap to keep your hands free and ready to snap pictures! Supplement a light jacket with sweaters or a down vest. If you have a light jacket you love, you can keep wearing it through the winter—with a little help. Just layer up with whatever you’ve .

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