Cold Weather-Wear Help!

Cristina · Oct 13th, 2007, 04:09 PM

I'm going on a trip to DC, December 6-10

We're staying four nights at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. The lighting of the National Christmas tree is that weekend. So excited!

Anywho, being a Florida native, I am clueless when it comes to winter wear. This is what I've purchased so far.

Coach Lambskin Gloves

Nordstrom Juniors' Wool Jacket in Black

I want to get a hat and scarf that match, so I'm looking for something in either black or off white. What's better for cold weather wear - a newsboy style cap, or a beanie? What would look better with the jacket? I'm thinking of the following hats.

Juicy Couture Newsboy Cap

J. Crew Wool Beanie

Roxy Black Beanie

What do you guys think? Any help would be appreciated. I want something warm, but don't want to look like a goof wearing it

TIA!

Shyloo · Oct 13th, 2007, 06:29 PM

Beanies are warmer. They cling to your head, trapping all the warmth.

I know you are from sunny Florida but you may not need a hat at the beginning of December in Washington.
I like the cream hat with the pom pom.

emyrow99 · Oct 13th, 2007, 06:30 PM

how fun! i was just there from sept 21-24. it was so beautiful! i love the Nordstrom's jacket and roxy hat! make sure you pack a small umbrella. when we were there, it drizzled for bit.

urologist · Oct 13th, 2007, 06:40 PM

I love the pom pom hat and the gloves! As a bonus, they match too. Definitely the way to go. Enjoy DC--it is sooo much fun! Be sure to go to the Spy Museum--one of my favorite places to take visitors!

urologist · Oct 13th, 2007, 06:42 PM

BTW, where did you get the gloves? I love them. I *must* have them!

Leelee · Oct 13th, 2007, 09:03 PM

You're off to a good start! All the hats you're considering are cute, but a beanie will definitely smoosh your hair and probably cause static cling.

At this time of year, you probably won't need a hat for warmth. Maybe you can consider a wool scarf tied around your neck to give you extra warmth if you need it. It doesn't usually get unbearably cold until after Christmas.

nextnewface · Oct 14th, 2007, 12:14 AM

Wow haha when I think of December here, there's SNOW and it's kinda cold

But I have no idea what the weather's like in DC then... probably the kind of weather we had these past few days (5-6°C) ... yikes!

SOo bearing that in mind, I think all 3 choices would be good. Go with whichever you like best

Personnally I would wear a cream hat so I think the J crew beanie would look gorgeous with your coat (OMG I love it!!!) and glvoes

ohhMRmagazine · Oct 14th, 2007, 12:23 AM

i love the j crew beanie best.

Pursegrrl · Oct 14th, 2007, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leelee

You're off to a good start! All the hats you're considering are cute, but a beanie will definitely smoosh your hair and probably cause static cling.

At this time of year, you probably won't need a hat for warmth. Maybe you can consider a wool scarf tied around your neck to give you extra warmth if you need it. It doesn't usually get unbearably cold until after Christmas.

ITA all around!!

sheanabelle · Oct 14th, 2007, 02:55 AM

love those gloves and I vote for the jcrew beanie.

Cristina · Oct 14th, 2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leelee

You're off to a good start! All the hats you're considering are cute, but a beanie will definitely smoosh your hair and probably cause static cling.

At this time of year, you probably won't need a hat for warmth. Maybe you can consider a wool scarf tied around your neck to give you extra warmth if you need it. It doesn't usually get unbearably cold until after Christmas.

Forgot to mention that I did get a scarf

I bought this one, also from Nordstrom. It matches the gloves.

Urologist - The gloves are from Coach. You can order them online or at your local Coach store and do store pickup, which is nice because shipping is free

Thanks for the input, everyone! I know some of you mentioned that I might not need a hat, but I'd like to get one just in case. I have been to DC twice in March, when the temps are in the 50s, and I needed hat, gloves and scarf

LOL, anything below 70 degrees is cold to me!

I'm going to go with the J. Crew beanie, so that way all of my accessories are off white, and match the black coat. What do you guys think, maybe it will provide a nice contrast? Have to look stylish while walking the streets or riding on the metro

ruusu · Oct 14th, 2007, 02:46 PM

I like the j.crew beanie, that'll be warm and stylish

Leelee · Oct 14th, 2007, 03:19 PM

Cristina, the scarf you bought is perfect! If it turns out we do get an especially chilly day you can tie it over your head too! But, in any event it's going to look great with your coat and gloves!

Hope you have a wonderful trip. I live in between Baltimore and Wash., DC. The nation's capitol is really pretty all lit up at night.

passerby · Oct 17th, 2007, 08:38 PM

Hi Cristina, if it's not too late, I would like to recommend BoringSidney - her wonderful hats (berets etc) are anything but boring:

Beatitude beret (wool felt, available in lots of colours)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6757431

$30 plus shipping

Felted beret (lots of colours to choose from)

$30 plus shipping

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6815640

And but for the fact that I live in sunny climes, I'd snap this wool beret up in a flash :)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7206808

$30 plus shipping

Oct 13th, 2007, 04:09 PM	#1
Cristina Location: South Florida	Cold Weather-Wear Help! I'm going on a trip to DC, December 6-10 We're staying four nights at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. The lighting of the National Christmas tree is that weekend. So excited! Anywho, being a Florida native, I am clueless when it comes to winter wear. This is what I've purchased so far. Coach Lambskin Gloves Nordstrom Juniors' Wool Jacket in Black I want to get a hat and scarf that match, so I'm looking for something in either black or off white. What's better for cold weather wear - a newsboy style cap, or a beanie? What would look better with the jacket? I'm thinking of the following hats. Juicy Couture Newsboy Cap J. Crew Wool Beanie Roxy Black Beanie What do you guys think? Any help would be appreciated. I want something warm, but don't want to look like a goof wearing it TIA! __________________ and it's called i'll be getting by and i'll make ends meet does the forty hour week have you bent at the knees? and you can't even see that everything's kept just out of reach my american dream is to have it a little bit better than my parents ever had it - less than jake

Oct 13th, 2007, 06:29 PM	#2
Shyloo Member Location: canada	Re: Cold Weather-Wear Help! Beanies are warmer. They cling to your head, trapping all the warmth. I know you are from sunny Florida but you may not need a hat at the beginning of December in Washington. I like the cream hat with the pom pom. __________________ Life is too short to carry a bad bag...............

Oct 13th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#3
emyrow99 pura vida! Location: Bay Area, CA	Re: Cold Weather-Wear Help! how fun! i was just there from sept 21-24. it was so beautiful! i love the Nordstrom's jacket and roxy hat! make sure you pack a small umbrella. when we were there, it drizzled for bit. __________________ what does not kill you, makes you stronger

Oct 13th, 2007, 06:40 PM	#4
urologist Member	Re: Cold Weather-Wear Help! I love the pom pom hat and the gloves! As a bonus, they match too. Definitely the way to go. Enjoy DC--it is sooo much fun! Be sure to go to the Spy Museum--one of my favorite places to take visitors!

Oct 13th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#5
urologist Member	Re: Cold Weather-Wear Help! BTW, where did you get the gloves? I love them. I must have them!

Oct 13th, 2007, 09:03 PM	#6
Leelee Up On My Toes! Location: Highland, Maryland	Re: Cold Weather-Wear Help! You're off to a good start! All the hats you're considering are cute, but a beanie will definitely smoosh your hair and probably cause static cling. At this time of year, you probably won't need a hat for warmth. Maybe you can consider a wool scarf tied around your neck to give you extra warmth if you need it. It doesn't usually get unbearably cold until after Christmas.

Oct 14th, 2007, 12:14 AM	#7
nextnewface Member Location: France	Re: Cold Weather-Wear Help! Wow haha when I think of December here, there's SNOW and it's kinda cold But I have no idea what the weather's like in DC then... probably the kind of weather we had these past few days (5-6°C) ... yikes! SOo bearing that in mind, I think all 3 choices would be good. Go with whichever you like best Personnally I would wear a cream hat so I think the J crew beanie would look gorgeous with your coat (OMG I love it!!!) and glvoes __________________ "Perfume is an extension of the art of the couturier, revealing the innermost dimension of femininity. Perfume is the poetry of fashion, its silent and secret mirror." Jacques Polge

Oct 14th, 2007, 12:23 AM	#8
ohhMRmagazine !*$#@%? Location: Tejas	Re: Cold Weather-Wear Help! i love the j crew beanie best. __________________ NEEDLIST: ! Chanel Jumbo Black Caviar GHW Flap Bag ! Balenciaga Grey City, Work or PartTime ! Louis Vuitton Damier Neverfull MM ! Louis Vuitton Red Vernis Cles ! Christian Louboutin Black Suede Declic DREAMLIST: ! Chanel Medallion Tote or GST ! Chanel Something in Red ! Balenciaga Something Purple ! Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM & Keepall ! Christian Louboutin Leopard Open Clic ! Christian Louboutin Black Bootie ! Christian Louboutin Something Nude Patent

Oct 14th, 2007, 02:55 AM	#10
sheanabelle pugs for life. Location: by the beach!	Re: Cold Weather-Wear Help! love those gloves and I vote for the jcrew beanie. __________________

Oct 14th, 2007, 02:46 PM	#12
ruusu Member Location: Finland	Re: Cold Weather-Wear Help! I like the j.crew beanie, that'll be warm and stylish __________________

Oct 14th, 2007, 03:19 PM	#13
Leelee Up On My Toes! Location: Highland, Maryland	Re: Cold Weather-Wear Help! Cristina, the scarf you bought is perfect! If it turns out we do get an especially chilly day you can tie it over your head too! But, in any event it's going to look great with your coat and gloves! Hope you have a wonderful trip. I live in between Baltimore and Wash., DC. The nation's capitol is really pretty all lit up at night.

Oct 17th, 2007, 08:38 PM	#14
passerby Member	Re: Cold Weather-Wear Help! Hi Cristina, if it's not too late, I would like to recommend BoringSidney - her wonderful hats (berets etc) are anything but boring: Beatitude beret (wool felt, available in lots of colours) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6757431 $30 plus shipping Felted beret (lots of colours to choose from) $30 plus shipping http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6815640 And but for the fact that I live in sunny climes, I'd snap this wool beret up in a flash :) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7206808 $30 plus shipping Last edited by passerby; Oct 17th, 2007 at 08:49 PM.