Originally Posted by
Mlle_Mustard
As a women who lives in New York, I can concur with some of your observations. I'm wearing stripes right now (yes, Breton stripes are quite having a moment. Some credit/blame Kate Middleton.) I've yet to wear tights or hosiery yet, even on chilly days. I just bought a new pair of Chelsea boots. I wear as much black as ever, but then again, I'm in the arts (and my favorite designer is Rick Owens, so I'm not exactly the most representative example.)
I've been going to NYC for film makers events recently, and seen much less black than expected. More grey w/ jewel tone accents at the formal gig, and a lot of jeans in various shades at the film festival.
My last trip up was one of the those very cold days we had ~2 weeks ago. Puffy jackets are IN (but you won't see one on me!).