https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/late-october--iowa-city----wtw Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:12:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/late-october--iowa-city----wtw#post-1568145 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:29:00 +0000 Beth Ann 1568145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Iowa is a Mecca for writers!&nbsp; And none of the distractions of the mountains, as in Banff!&nbsp; It's a University town, so things are pretty casual.&nbsp; There is a nice little area near the river, I think, that is quaint and interesting.&nbsp; It's probably just a tad warmer than your climate but, as you know, late Autumn is unpredictable.&nbsp; It can be rainy and chilly, or you could have that last bit of Indian Summer in the 70s!</p> <p>Good luck on the manuscript! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/late-october--iowa-city----wtw#post-1568101 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:33:04 +0000 Nebraskim 1568101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing others' comments on layers. I'm in next door Nebraska and our weather in late October can range from warmish (80sF) to snow (unusual) but more likely is in the 50s to 60s range. Expect casual attire, even with editors but especially the University faculty and grad student people. Dark jeans, slacks, shirts, blazers and sweaters will probably make you look better dressed than most. (I worked at a midwest university for 26 years; the dress code except for the very upper echelon leadership is on the casual side of business casual). Iowa City may be a little more fashion forward than Lincoln,Neb., but doubtful. Congrats on catching the eye of their publishers and editors. They are a prestigious group. Iowa City is a fun, charming, sports crazy town. I enjoy visiting and hope you will, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/late-october--iowa-city----wtw#post-1568053 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 12:23:42 +0000 dakotacheryl 1568053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WTG Suz!!</p> <p>As others have stated, the temps will fluctuate and layers are your friend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/late-october--iowa-city----wtw#post-1567928 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 01:52:29 +0000 sarah 1567928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Suz, that's terrific news. Enjoy hanging out with all of those writers : ). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/late-october--iowa-city----wtw#post-1567890 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 23:42:02 +0000 Suz 1567890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh! Thank you!! I knew I could rely on Fabbers' wisdom!!&nbsp;</p> <p>This is great info. My current plan is to bring a blazer and maybe a leather jacket as well as a short trench and an umbrella. That should keep me covered. I'll also bring about 3 scarves for variety. I hope to post a travel capsule when I get a bit closer to the time.&nbsp;</p> <p>Yes, this is a writing related trip. My good friend is one of the visiting international writers there, so I will be staying with her. Coincidentally, U of Iowa press is potentially interested in my manuscript in development, and I am meeting with the editors to discuss.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/late-october--iowa-city----wtw#post-1567821 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:27:28 +0000 molly221 1567821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Btw. They have some good downtown shopping. Boutiques and such. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/late-october--iowa-city----wtw#post-1567807 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 19:52:38 +0000 sarah 1567807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hopefully this is writing-related!? Not in Iowa City, but not too much farther north, either. I don't think the weather will be too different from your weather, but you'll want to be prepared just in case things get unexpectedly wetter or colder. In general, though, the weather in Oct in this part of the world is glorious - lovely bright sunny (but still cool) days and cooler nights. A jacket/blazer and a trench coat will probably be perfect. I tend to wear jackets or blazers or sweaters, as long as I have a coat for going outdoors. But do check the forecast as the trip draws nearer, in case you need to swap out the trench coat for a wool coat at the last minute. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/late-october--iowa-city----wtw#post-1567802 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 19:50:21 +0000 Word Lily 1567802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with what Joy said. And maybe pack a scarf of some kind? Or a way to protect your ears if they're sensitive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/late-october--iowa-city----wtw#post-1567800 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 19:48:51 +0000 Anonymous 1567800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In Iowa in late October it will most likely be jacket weather as you describe, but it can be hot to blustery. A leather jacket sounds ideal, along with booties and long sleeves, but be prepared to take the jacket off if it gets warm or layer under it if more warmth is needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/late-october--iowa-city----wtw#post-1567786 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 19:36:50 +0000 Suz 1567786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, all. I have a quick question. I will be in Iowa City for about a week in late October (21-26) and I am wondering if anyone who lives in that area can advise on temperatures and what to bring. My activities will all be casual but I will be attending readings and one day I will have a meeting with some editors.&nbsp;</p> <p>From what I can tell, average highs will be about 4 degrees C higher there than here but lows in a similar range. That would mean the weather could be similar to what I am experiencing today in early October -- it's 15 now and to me that feels like blazer or leather jacket weather.&nbsp; </p>