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An evening chill

Carol

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My favorite place on Earth is Venice Beach, CA, USA. People wear a rainbow of bikinis, gauzy harem pants, huaraches, sunglasses--anything to say "I'm hanging loose" in the balmy weather.

At sunset, the temperature suddenly plummets to the 50s, and any unfortunate beachgoers who still remain chatter their teeth as they pack up the cooler and trek the half mile to the car.

At this point the locals come out to walk their dogs, and they dress entirely differently. Weather appropriately for sure, but also sort of a business casual approach to the beach--fleeces, baseball caps, Lululemon pants, sporty slides, etc. And always black, gray, navy--nary a color in sight--like New Yorkers on parade.

What do you wear for an evening chill? Are you more of a sporty person, or a boho person? Or something else?

Here I rock the Venice look, albeit accidentally. Charcoal grey Target sweatshirt, charcoal grey Chicos leggings, grey Toms, and a denim blue baseball cap.

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Angie

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Been to Venice beach a couple of times - have friends who live in Venice, by the canals

I like your blue hat with big blue earrings! Always a nice warm smile too.

I would call the Venice beach look you are describing - with leggings, fleece and baseball caps - Athleisure.

YES, the chill at the beach can bite you in the bottom in the morning and evening! That is absolutley true in Cape Town, RSA, where I lived for 12 years. You need knitwear, hoodies, jeans, pants, cotton scarves, boots, and jackets to keep warm in Summer by the water after about 6pm! And that's after a sweltering hot DAY at the beach.

Roberta

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The denim cap and your phone case are perfect against the gray! Right now we are having hot sunny days with a twenty degree drop after sunset, so I swap shorts for jeans, put on a long sleeve shirt and socks, and sit out on my balcony to read. Sometimes it is cool enough for hot tea!

But still in enough color to be seen in dim light.

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50s are mild winter/transitional temps to me! Evening chill means down to 80 from 95 in the day here in summer In the very early am, it can get below 80, so good to bike then!

Irina

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@ 50F a light puffer would be my choice. I like to pair different styles in one casual outfit. If I wear a sweatshirt, I’d wear it with wide leg pants. Or a turtleneck with sweatpants and a vest. Black, cream, grey (navy or olive sweats are on my list).

Firecracker (Sharan)

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That's a great beach-walking outfit. I would dress similarly if I were on the beach in the evening, more sporty than anything else.

Bonnie

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I'm still wearing my puffy jackets.

Bijou

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Venice beach sounds similar to my local beach which is Cottesloe beach in terms of the changes in temperature experienced during the day. I wear a hoodie once the afternoon sea breeze comes in and for early morning walks.

The Venice beach look suits you and fun that your outfit brought back memories of your favourite place.

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Jenni NZ

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I visited Venice Beach briefly in 2003! Is that the one they also call “Muscle Beach”? Yes here in NZ the same thing happens with the cooling down and the same kind of outfits come out. I’m not sporty but would wear similar to walk, just ponte pants rather than track pants or leggings. I don’t like being cold

cat2

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We aren’t really athleisure types and have summer weight sweaters for this, mostly thick woven cotton.

Runcarla

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Your outfit is very similar to one Megan Markle gets photographed in quite a bit!

Mornings and evenings can be cooler than day-time temps where I live, due to proximity to Lake Ontario. In summer, I like an old cotton terry hoody. If it’s colder, I’ll throw on a cotton cable knit sweater. Usually (like today) the house holds the heat from the day, so no extra layers needed, and windows are open to catch a breeze.

Mosquitos are out in force at dawn and dusk - so not the best time to be out-of-doors!

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Jaime

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I don't really wear athleisure at all, but would wear long shorts and a sweater to Venice Beach in the evening if I ever get to go !

AJ

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Just came back from a hiking trip where the weather was cloudy and in the low 50's F. I run cold, so I wore a beanie, windbreaker, and light puffer all in berry colors. I added navy leggings in a scuba material with thermal leggings under it, socks, and black sneakers. Not fashionable but I remembered to add some color.

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Joy

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I live with year round morning and evening chill, even in mid summer. Booties and jackets come out especially for dinners out or outside. Mornings I am usually wrapped up in a fleece robe before getting dressed for the day . At the beach In California would wear a coat, hat and gloves. A sweatshirt sounds like a good idea. I remember how cold the beach was in Southern California but fishermen were out in the water. Carla, your hoodie and knit sweater look perfect for those chilly times.

Suz

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That's a great beach walking outfit. I love your earrings!

I would dress similarly for those temps. I like merino wool for its keep-you-warm-and-let-you-stay-cool properties. So I'd probably wear something like the following...

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madeline

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For me: Beanie, scarf, light jacket, jeans.
Your posted outfit is perfect.

Carol

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Thanks for all the great replies and pics! I will respond tomorrow, probably.

anchie

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I have never experienced such temperature drops in evenings, so not sure what I would wear. I have only been to Mediterranean beaches where nights are balmy dress up occasions. And even here temperatures don’t drop so much at night, during summer nights are sometimes too hot to be able to sleep. Currently light denim jacket or cardigan would be more than enough at night.

Carol

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Angie--thanks for noticing the earrings! And those lightweight scarves--I never knew they could be functional in any way--now I see they can.

Roberta--thanks for noticing the phone case! I love those finds and I would wear all of them. The camel and white BR outfit really captures my imagination.

suntiger--I have lived in So Cal, so I remember that climate. In that case, you want a ton of flimsy shorts and tank tops to wear around the house, even in morning.

Irina--that's a great idea to mix the day wear with the sportswear. I especially love the idea of a baggy sweatpant with a turtleneck.

Firecracker--thank you. And I could really wear this all the time! But sometimes you have to put on a dress or a work uniform.

Bonnie--I have one puffer and it is a dense black winter one for winter weather. I'm curious about these lightweight ones I see in catalogs.

Carol

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Bijou--It was great to revisit that memory. I love that sweatshirt--would look great during the day with Oakleys. I have fantasies of living in Australia.

Jenni NZ--It is indeed the home of "Muscle Beach." As well as competitive basketball and about a zillion jewelry/incense vendors...

I had to look up ponte pants. I like the idea.

cat2--Summer sweaters--mine tend to be just thin acrylic or poly or whatever. I like the idea of "thick cotton" sweaters.

RunCarla--I love the Megan Markle look, especially the white hat, which delivers a more military feel. I also like your finds. I don't worry much about mosquitoes--too dry here.

Jaime--long shorts and a sweater are a great idea, or maybe some fluid crops.

AJ--I love this "light puffer" idea--I have never had one. And I am pro color. Having thermal wear gives you an edge, doesn't it? I'd practically dance through my job in the rooms that were unheated this winter because of thermal wear.

Carol

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Joy--yes, in my experience, surfers get weirdly excited for cold weather, because there are less people out. And there are definitely times on the beach for a hat and gloves.

Suz--thank you! I am an earring lover. I love that little capsule! metallic shoes are something I always think is very "niche," but I bet I'd wear them all the time.

Madeleine---thank you! the clothes you mention sound very Northern California to me...you think you're warm at noon but you will need a beanie soon enough.

Anchie--I've been to some European coastal areas, but pretty sure not the Mediterranean. I love the idea of having to muster up the strength to put on "nice clothes" to go to dinner after a day at the beach.