Comments on: Q&A: What to Wear in San Francisco http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/04/02/qa-what-to-wear-in-san-francisco/ Real Style for Real People: An Intelligent Take on Fashion Trends Thu, 23 May 2013 15:45:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Jordan toledo http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/04/02/qa-what-to-wear-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-269083 Jordan toledo Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:30:10 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=4002#comment-269083 When I was in sanfrancisco a couple months ago it was gusting winds and then suddenly 70 degree weather. It can be pretty unpredictable in the bay. Just layer your clothes and you should be fine. When I was in sanfrancisco a couple months ago it was gusting winds and then suddenly 70 degree weather. It can be pretty unpredictable in the bay. Just layer your clothes and you should be fine.

]]> By: donna http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/04/02/qa-what-to-wear-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-268933 donna Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:38:06 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=4002#comment-268933 I'm from Hawaii. SF is my favorite "get away" and I have one rule whenever I travel to any major city: Pack Black. Mixing matching and layering is fun... dress it up with interesting big dangle earrings or simple wires; belted or scarved... all accessories are easy to pack and these days, you have to pack smart with the airlines charging for every bag. Skinny pants, free fit tops will look good... leave the dress at home. In SF, the walking is killer. Pamper your feet and forget about those cute pointed toe flats that look so fabulous. Splurge on the shoes, go for comfort... you won't regret it. If you are going out dancing, buy a pair of shoes at Nordies and pack them in a bag to slip into at the club. I’m from Hawaii. SF is my favorite “get away” and I have one rule whenever I travel to any major city: Pack Black. Mixing matching and layering is fun… dress it up with interesting big dangle earrings or simple wires; belted or scarved… all accessories are easy to pack and these days, you have to pack smart with the airlines charging for every bag. Skinny pants, free fit tops will look good… leave the dress at home. In SF, the walking is killer. Pamper your feet and forget about those cute pointed toe flats that look so fabulous. Splurge on the shoes, go for comfort… you won’t regret it. If you are going out dancing, buy a pair of shoes at Nordies and pack them in a bag to slip into at the club.

]]> By: leticia http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/04/02/qa-what-to-wear-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-268336 leticia Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:18:50 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=4002#comment-268336 I'm from Utah never been to san francisco n I'm going to the west coast hip hop awards at fort mason. I have no idea what to wear. Please help. I’m from Utah never been to san francisco n I’m going to the west coast hip hop awards at fort mason. I have no idea what to wear. Please help.

]]> By: colleen http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/04/02/qa-what-to-wear-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-265129 colleen Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:30:58 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=4002#comment-265129 I will be purchasing my jewelry soon, my best friend is a designer in fashion jewelry..what should I have her make for my spring and summer pieces...She is very very good at what she does.. I will be purchasing my jewelry soon, my best friend is a designer in fashion jewelry..what should I have her make for my spring and summer pieces…She is very very good at what she does..

]]> By: missmoneypenny http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/04/02/qa-what-to-wear-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-265112 missmoneypenny Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:13:34 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=4002#comment-265112 PS -- Ooh, another idea: a mid-weight leather jacket. Stylish and yet perfect for cutting that afternoon wind, which is really the main problem in keeping comfortable in San Francisco. PS — Ooh, another idea: a mid-weight leather jacket. Stylish and yet perfect for cutting that afternoon wind, which is really the main problem in keeping comfortable in San Francisco.

]]> By: missmoneypenny http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/04/02/qa-what-to-wear-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-265111 missmoneypenny Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:09:50 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=4002#comment-265111 Third it on the coat. (Sorry I'm late to the party.) I used to live in San Francisco and the damp wind can make it very chilly but quite honestly I never wore an actual wool winter coat in 10 years there. What is really useful: a down vest. If you get one in a non-wintery neutral (say, beige) it keeps your core warm, goes with pretty much everything, takes up surprisingly little space if you have to pack it, and can be styled to look very casual-groovy. Third it on the coat. (Sorry I’m late to the party.) I used to live in San Francisco and the damp wind can make it very chilly but quite honestly I never wore an actual wool winter coat in 10 years there. What is really useful: a down vest. If you get one in a non-wintery neutral (say, beige) it keeps your core warm, goes with pretty much everything, takes up surprisingly little space if you have to pack it, and can be styled to look very casual-groovy.

]]> By: Sandra http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/04/02/qa-what-to-wear-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-265093 Sandra Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:18:07 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=4002#comment-265093 Definitely layer. San Francisco is a fickle place. As someone else mentioned, San Francisco itself has micro climates. Right now mission bay, soma, and the union square areas are sunny and warm, probably hitting close to 70. The embarcadero is sunny, but it gets wind off the bay, so it's freezing cold. If you're going to be on the ocean side of SF, near ocean beach, the golden gate bridge, or the zoo, it's going to be about 60, with fog coming in around 3pm. If you plan to do any bay tours (like alcatraz) you will definitely need a coat. Also, since you obviously like clothes, if you want to take a break from the big stores in Union Square, check out Union St. in Cow Hallow and Hayes Valley (near Oak and Octavia). Definitely layer. San Francisco is a fickle place. As someone else mentioned, San Francisco itself has micro climates. Right now mission bay, soma, and the union square areas are sunny and warm, probably hitting close to 70. The embarcadero is sunny, but it gets wind off the bay, so it’s freezing cold. If you’re going to be on the ocean side of SF, near ocean beach, the golden gate bridge, or the zoo, it’s going to be about 60, with fog coming in around 3pm. If you plan to do any bay tours (like alcatraz) you will definitely need a coat. Also, since you obviously like clothes, if you want to take a break from the big stores in Union Square, check out Union St. in Cow Hallow and Hayes Valley (near Oak and Octavia).

]]> By: Meghan http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/04/02/qa-what-to-wear-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-265090 Meghan Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:54:29 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=4002#comment-265090 You guys should update some of your staples, half the items you post are no longer available; i.e. AE skinny cargo or slim vintage jean, etc. You guys should update some of your staples, half the items you post are no longer available; i.e. AE skinny cargo or slim vintage jean, etc.

]]> By: Jenna http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/04/02/qa-what-to-wear-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-265089 Jenna Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:40:48 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=4002#comment-265089 As a fellow Canadian, I just want to point out that that coat looks much too heavy for San Francisco for someone from Toronto. I am from Alberta (which is usually warmer than Toronto) and I was just in San Francisco and Monterey Bay last month and also in December. I found anything heavier than a very light jacket to be much too warm. My fellow Canadians and I were wearing shorts and skirts while everyone else is was in winter jackets. I'm not saying this helped us fit in (people asked if we were Canadian) but the it helps illustrate that us up North are used to cold weather and I personally would wear the above mentioned coat in below freezing temperatures without a problem so I doubt that the asker from Toronto would feel comfortable temperature wise in such a heavy looking coat. That was my long-winded way of saying that the above tips are great for fitting in properly with the cold-fearing Californians but the average Canadian girl is going to feel much to warm in the suggested clothing. No shorts in San Fran? I bet the asker has already broken out her shorts and skirts for the coming summer and strutting around in flip flops. As a fellow Canadian, I just want to point out that that coat looks much too heavy for San Francisco for someone from Toronto. I am from Alberta (which is usually warmer than Toronto) and I was just in San Francisco and Monterey Bay last month and also in December. I found anything heavier than a very light jacket to be much too warm. My fellow Canadians and I were wearing shorts and skirts while everyone else is was in winter jackets. I’m not saying this helped us fit in (people asked if we were Canadian) but the it helps illustrate that us up North are used to cold weather and I personally would wear the above mentioned coat in below freezing temperatures without a problem so I doubt that the asker from Toronto would feel comfortable temperature wise in such a heavy looking coat.
That was my long-winded way of saying that the above tips are great for fitting in properly with the cold-fearing Californians but the average Canadian girl is going to feel much to warm in the suggested clothing. No shorts in San Fran? I bet the asker has already broken out her shorts and skirts for the coming summer and strutting around in flip flops.

]]> By: Trisha http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2009/04/02/qa-what-to-wear-in-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-265086 Trisha Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:52:38 +0000 http://www.omiru.com/?p=4002#comment-265086 I would also add that it depends where in the city you are, as there are microclimates within the city itself. And though it has been warm here for the past few weeks, I still wore a wool coat while getting dinner (in the Sunset area) last night. Then again, maybe I'm a wuss when it comes to cold :) As for the boots - it depends more on the pant than the boot. I would only try tucking them in if you have a really skinny pant...which is probably not super flattering if you're curvy. I would also add that it depends where in the city you are, as there are microclimates within the city itself. And though it has been warm here for the past few weeks, I still wore a wool coat while getting dinner (in the Sunset area) last night. Then again, maybe I’m a wuss when it comes to cold :)

As for the boots - it depends more on the pant than the boot. I would only try tucking them in if you have a really skinny pant…which is probably not super flattering if you’re curvy.

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