The climate in NYC has been incredibly unpredictable as of late. Brutal Winter. Barely noticeable Spring. It went from freezing to hot practically overnight. Case in point: I wanted to cut my hair short all winter but decided to wait until hat weather had passed. I chopped my hair the day it started to get warm and four days later it was so hot and humid that I resembled a mushroom. No bueno.
Over the past month we have experienced parka weather, cashmere sweater weather, bathingsuit weather and everything in between. To better prepare yourself for the range in temps, I recommend an interim closet flip. Store heavier weight and dark colored items. Keep spring forward colors and fabrications, light-to-midweight jackets and scarves. Below is a list of considerations:
• Store all sweaters with wool content. Keep lightweight cardigans and open weaves accessible.
• Store parkas, hats, gloves and scarves. Leave jackets and scarves in neutrals, bright colors and prints.
• Store dresses in wool, ponte or heavy jersey. Introduce summer dresses and rompers.
• Store heavy and darker colored (ie oxblood) denim. Keep lightweight denim and brightly colored twill.
• Store boots and winter shoes. Introduce sandals and summer sneakers.
Checking the forecast and dressing in layers is the best strategy until Summer truly arrives. When in doubt, take along a lightweight scarf.
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