Sartorial Question for Left Coast Types
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Sartorial Question for Left Coast Types
I rarely travel to California for business, but I have a 4-day conference at the beginning of December in LA. People will be attending from all over the country. I'm wondering if I can wear summer weight fabrics, i.e. linen, and lighter colors, or is it necessary to stick to the New York uniform of black, blue, or grey?
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I've lived in Ca (SF) for five years and have never had a problem with summer farbrics and light colours. I can't imagine LA is any dfferent. That said, I work in a relatively progressive business and we wouldn't dream of wearing a suit. jacket or tie to work anyway. But I'd think you'd be fine.
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Hey Ken- Lighter (color and weight) fabrics are the most appropriate. When I travel west in the winter I always forget and bring my east coast clothes. Even light cashmere is miserable in LA or SF. I'd probably steer clear of the white linen Miami Vice suit though.
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Ken: not sure if you've heard the awful news, but Winter is finally upon us here in Los Angeles. Although it was 85 during the day once this week, it's been getting downright chilly at night, sometimes dropping into the low 60's. I fear that by December we may even see numbers in the 50's. To make matters worse, they say it's going to rain next week.
That said, in LA you can never go wrong with wearing black & dark colors. Save the pastels for Miami.
That said, in LA you can never go wrong with wearing black & dark colors. Save the pastels for Miami.
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Ken: not sure if you've heard the awful news, but Winter is finally upon us here in Los Angeles. Although it was 85 during the day once this week, it's been getting downright chilly at night, sometimes dropping into the low 60's. I fear that by December we may even see numbers in the 50's. To make matters worse, they say it's going to rain next week.
p.s. I'll let you know the first time the temperature here makes it above 50.
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I rarely travel to California for business, but I have a 4-day conference at the beginning of December in LA. People will be attending from all over the country. I'm wondering if I can wear summer weight fabrics, i.e. linen, and lighter colors, or is it necessary to stick to the New York uniform of black, blue, or grey?
I go to the west coast a lot, and I could survive the day in summer weight fabrics, though an extra jacket or sportscoat would be better at night.
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A fellow New Havener on the FT GLBT board? Who knew? Yes, it reached a balmy 36 today. But I was in Greece in September and in the Carribean this month, so still haven't brought out the winter clothes. Was hoping I could get by with summer business wear, but I guess that It'sAbout... is right - dark colors it will be.
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p.s. - Ken: not sure when you're coming to LA, but we're having a mini Gayla dinner on Dec 4th... of course everyone is invited!