https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:06:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6/page/2#post-2223405 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:37:35 +0000 rachylou 2223405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe wool would be best since it’s humid and cold… and yeah, I think I strained something getting my cowichan sweater out of winter storage. Of course it had to be in the last bin at the bottom of the stack in the back of the closet. Lol! Argh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6/page/2#post-2223399 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 03:30:18 +0000 MsMaven 2223399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get dressed in the morning and by noon I need to change if I go out. I don’t remember it being so humid here in the Bay Area at this time of year. We decided to go to Santana Row today for the first time in nearly two years. Started out okay but dripping in sweat after a while. Outside tonight it’s chilly. My wool clothes are still packed away waiting for late October.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6/page/2#post-2223391 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 03:02:07 +0000 Ginger 2223391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for wool! I either feel very cold or very hot in humid weather; it tends to make either temperature feel more extreme. Wool has the property of not feeling clammy in humid weather, although cotton can. It also breathes well and makes it more unlikely for warmth to build up unpleasantly. I've been in that situation with puffers - too cold without it, but start getting overly warm with it on, then take it off and feel extra chilly with the dampness, rinse, repeat. Wool cardigans or boiled wool jackets are more comfortable in damp weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6/page/2#post-2223385 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 02:36:47 +0000 rachylou 2223385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is funny, shevia! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223382 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 02:18:15 +0000 Jaime 2223382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting that wool is recommended - I would hesitate to wear it in the humid weather. Because sheep live in the desert right ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223352 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 23:47:50 +0000 Kate 2223352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For that situation, tissue weight wool. Gortex would also work. I live in an area of high humidity with very little cool-down until, until oh, maybe October, so cotton or a cotton &amp; linen blend works well. But in really high humidity, any of them will make you feel like you're being smothered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223304 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:28:28 +0000 Sheryl 2223304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the American Giant storm hoodie - it is a regular hoodie, but it has a finish that is water resistant, but it feels like a regular hoodie.&nbsp; Expensive, but really well made.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223302 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:16:35 +0000 Anonymous 2223302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe a summer sweater. I have been wearing them lately and have found they are weather friendly in my neck of the woods </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223301 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:14:42 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2223301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s still smoky there??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223300 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:00:06 +0000 Greyscale 2223300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just here to agree that this weather is super weird and unsettling. I think it's the smoke layer trapping the air differently.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223298 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:56:49 +0000 Cardiff girl 2223298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jacket sticky ness is definitely a thing here too so l am watching this thread with interest to see if anyone comes up with the solution. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223293 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:22:55 +0000 rachylou 2223293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That Veronica Beard is super cute, but that’s some serious moola, lol. Maybe I shouldn’t dive into a trench coat… I’m remembering that I had a duffle coat I really liked when I lived in SF proper. It’s curious how I existed without puffies then - only wool coats. Hmm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223291 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:02:32 +0000 Bonnie 2223291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now you've got me thinking about updating my sweatshirts. I'd love to get the Veronica Beard but my frugal nature thinks I'd better try the Kut. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223288 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:40:41 +0000 Aquamarine 2223288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m thinking cotton utility jackets—I agree, waxed would be good. You could layer underneath it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223281 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:16:59 +0000 nemosmom 2223281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for wool. Also, waxed cotton is a great moisture-repellant that is breathable. My Barbour waxed jacket was a lifesaver in my many years in San Francisco. If super cold, I layered a merino hoodie under. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223265 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:46:17 +0000 Vildy 2223265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me, I would avoid denim and probably any pure cotton in humidity, whether hot or cold, as it gets clammy. Think old fashioned wool is a pretty good idea.&nbsp; What about a duffle coat? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223260 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:23:48 +0000 rachylou 2223260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, Angie. The weird humidity stretches up the whole western seaboard? Wow. Bonnie, you’re on the west coast too?</p> <p>It’s really quite odd and I readily confess, folks, to not understanding how humidity works. Because it’s true, it’s often foggy and the humidity is such that powdery mildew is always an issue in the garden. But jacket stickiness has never been a thing in my recall.</p> <p>It’s really too bad the REI Labor Day sale was, well, on Labor Day - last weekend. I’m usually reticent about short jackets and drafts, but maybe this is finally the moment. I have a quilted cotton bomber and possibly a Goretex parka in the basement. And denim/canvas jackets. I’d like a long trench for this. Maybe I’ll try those with some underlayers/sweatshirt/scarf and go looking for a trench today (I’m doubtful about finding one right now, but what the hey, adventure!)</p> <p>Oh, and I have a cowichan cardigan coat!</p> <p>Haha… and I wanted to toss all my winter scarves… ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223254 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 15:12:39 +0000 Bonnie 2223254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's very humid where I live and when I feel cold it's usually because of the wind. I found sweatshirts to be useful. They block the wind without making me too warm. I'd like to find some better fitting, cuter ones than the two I have. I miss my puffy jackets, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223241 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:31:00 +0000 JAileen 2223241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wear a light cotton jacket, and carry an umbrella. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223231 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:48:27 +0000 kkards 2223231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Layers.<br />and yes to wool which is very good at regulating temperatures&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223228 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:44:18 +0000 cat2 2223228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SF seldom has torrential downpours, so just having a waterproof fabric without any weird coatings is usually fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223227 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:43:20 +0000 Angie 2223227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Understand this completely, <b>Rachy.</b> I am also on the US West Coast and we are having the same weird humid weather that is..... hot-cold-hot-cold......</p> <p>Puffers and leather - even lightweight - are too sticky.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm with <b>Brooklyn </b>and<b> Bijou</b>. Denim jackets and cotton-rich rain coats. I'm wearing these a lot for that: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223222 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:06:24 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2223222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did not know Joule walking coats were a thing. I have one in my finds. 100% cotton, but no clue of its providence. Also says it’s waterproof, but not how it gets that way. London Fog partners with DuPont, or at least they did bitd. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223216 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:39:52 +0000 cat2 2223216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lightweight trench or anorak, or one of those quilted walking coats, like the Joules ones. I survived SF in a short black Burberry trench and a short black Burberry quilted walking coat. I imagine you can find more stylish alternatives; Stella McCartney for Adidas is where I would start. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223200 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:52:51 +0000 Jules 2223200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Puffer vest instead of coat? Keeps the core warm but the arms ventilated. Pashmina type scarf? They go on and off easily, can be worn around the neck or as a shawl, and easily ripped off and stashed in your purse. Scarves made the difference in my Canadian winter transit commute from well below freezing outside to crowded subway because I could instantly loosen or remove a scarf.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223194 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:38:04 +0000 LaPed 2223194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wool! Some sort of boiled jacket or densely knit sweater/cardigan. Sherpa fleece could be a good option too, and there’s tons of it out there right now — truckers, bombers, hoodies... Carry an umbrella or very light packable anorak for when the sky does open up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223185 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 10:13:02 +0000 Brooklyn 2223185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denim jacket? Utility jacket? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223174 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:25:10 +0000 Minaminu 2223174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Humidity is a pain as it can change so quickly and makes it difficult to dress! I'd say any breathable materials would be great for that type of weather, in layers.&nbsp;Maybe a denim jacket with some layers of cotton/merino wool tops could be the answer.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223173 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:21:02 +0000 Anonymous 2223173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have Jenni's coat, and wear it mostly in spring and fall. That's when we get the most rain. It would be fine down to about 45 degrees I'd say. I would not say that it's the most breathable for hot humid weather thunderstorms though. </p> <p>Lands End could be a good place to look. I was surprised by the humidity when I went to Maine, so I'm sure they'd have options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-heretofore%e2%80%a6#post-2223171 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 07:36:02 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2223171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wool. It breathes &amp; is warm. Has natural lanolin to fend off the moisture. Get you a good Scottish sweater &amp; you’ll be fine. </p> <p>Then there’s this attempt to combine the two, wool and puffer. I offer it as proof of concept, and assume you could find a more attractive version of you look harder than I just did. <a href="https://www.farawayclothing.com/wonderland-wool-puffer-coat-ffw20ou450-dark-grey/" rel="nofollow">https://www.farawayclothing.co.....dark-grey/</a></p> <p>Or you could just do an anorak like the ones I see around here all the time these days. There are technical fabrics made to do what wool does. Some of them are even kind of puffy. Right now, San Fran (midnight) is 10 F cooler and has 3% more humidity than here (9 am) and Berliner are out there in their goretex or other tech fabric anoraks.</p> <p>Get you to an REI and they will take care of you, or check out the offerings at my newest fave, Orvis. They don’t make a big deal of it, but reading product descriptions shows lots of sustainability moves. </p> <p>Also, I’m surprised. I thought chilly and humid (foggy) *was* San Fran weather.</p> <p>ETA I thought this was about outerwear, but of course Joy is right that good base layers work too. Try Odowool or Icebreaker some of those other merino long johns that LaPed wears. Dilling and Gieswein might work too. </p>