https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293885 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:08:17 +0000 Sandi 293885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're going at the very end of June. I'll check the extended forecast before I pack! Thanks for the advice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293821 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:42:04 +0000 MsMary 293821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, QM -- you read my mind and posted as I was editing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293817 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:40:59 +0000 Queen Mum 293817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>June tends to not be very warm yet... so I'm not even sure you'll need shorts. check the weather before you start packing. And Mary is right about SF..... it is quite cool and overcast there much of the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293816 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:39:27 +0000 MsMary 293816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big fun! Remember, San Francisco can be QUITE cool at night, even in the summer. (Mark Twain is said to have remarked, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco!") And San Francisco is the dressiest city in California so you can definitely dress up as much as you like for your dinner in the city!</p> <p>Oh, and I don't know when you are coming, but out here August and September are the hottest months, June is likely to be cool, and July is anybody's guess. So watch the weather reports carefully in the days before you travel! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293763 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:37:43 +0000 Isabel 293763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just want to say HAVE FUN !!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293745 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:01:59 +0000 Sandi 293745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for the suggestions. I'm coming from the Chicago area - and right now it feels like it will still be winter in June! So, it will likely be hotter than here anyway. I may have to go look for a nice hat - that could be fun. And I think I will pack my white jeans since they can be dressed up or down. At least that is something I won't have to buy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293702 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:56:42 +0000 chewyspaghetti 293702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I used to live in Sonoma County! It's really beautiful and you will have a great time!<br /> The only thing that I can add is that it doesn't get super hot (of course- that depends on your definition of hot). I'm in the desert now, and there's no comparison! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293696 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:49:52 +0000 Vix 293696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, lucky you -- a great area (and city) to explore! </p> <p>In addition to your choices, I'd put in a pair of pants (possibly jeans/white jeans) and even consider a lightweight coat if you are the type to run cold. Depending on what's going on with the weather, there can be chilly morning fog even in the winter -- but you will likely have gorgeous sun for most of your trip! </p> <p>[Oh -- lots of nice hats on the women around there, so if you're like me you won't feel out of place using one for sun protection.] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293682 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:13:50 +0000 Queen Mum 293682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun trip. My husband and I spent a weekend in Healdsburg a few years ago at the Haydon Street Inn... the breakfasts were absolutely divine, and it was a really quiet and relaxing place to stay. The owner was formerly the executive chef for Churchill Downs in Kentucky. It really was yummy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293678 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:58:30 +0000 Sandi 293678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're headed to Northern Sonoma County. I can't wait - this will be our first "just the two of us" vacation since we had our daughter (and she's almost 12!). We do plan some dinners out to nice restaurants. We're also planning to spend our last night in San Francisco and go to a very nice restaurant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293674 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:48:47 +0000 Queen Mum 293674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sandi-<br /> Yes, you are right on in your choices. I"d suggest if you are planning a special evening out to dinner bringing something a little bit smarter than casual skirts and dresses. There are some really nice restaurants that you could enjoy wearing a cocktail type dress if you are wanting to feel extra special. Even a simple sheath dress that you can dress up with heels and accessories would be great. </p> <p>I just perused your other threads. This dress would be a great dress for dinner out.... it looks like you could dress it either up or down.<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/booties-too-casual-for-this-dress" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....this-dress</a></p> <p>Which town/area are you planning to stay? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293672 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:46:20 +0000 LoP 293672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What you describe mostly sounds good. I would definitely keep a few cardigans handy in rotation to layer and make up for temperature changes and accessorize with belts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/planning-a-summer-trip-to-california-wine-country#post-293671 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:40:26 +0000 Sandi 293671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I plan my spring/summer purchases, I want to buy things that I can take on a mid-summer trip to California wine country. I've heard it's kind of a smart casual "dress code" - and that I need to wear comfy walking shoes. I plan to bring layers because the evenings get fairly cool, but the days are very hot.</p> <p>Is it appropriate to wear:</p> <p>* somewhat casual summer dresses - sleeveless and sundresses?<br /> * dressier shorts?<br /> * casual skirts?<br /> * Can I dress similarly for the restaurants in the evening?<br /> * any other tips/recommendations on clothing &amp; accessories?</p> <p>This trip will be a celebration of a big birthday for my husband, and I want to look sharp. Thanks so much in advance for any advice you can give. </p>