moving to midwest
any advice on fashionable items or essentials one man must need for the midwest? i am coming from california
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Are you concerned about the climate or about fitting in style wise? The Midwest is a large region and climates differ depending on where you're talking about
im just gonna work with the assumption ur moving to chicago
Summers will be similar to cali, a little more humid maybe and a little less hot
For winter, you need a nice winter jacket and maybe some boots to handle the slush?
re: fashionable items, some more guidance would help as to what sort of style/fashion you enjoy
im moving to wisconsin
its about 2 hours away fom chicago
Go Badgers
Yeah you're gonna need a warm coat and some winter boots for sure
thick gloves, a warm hat, and some warm socks
makes sense
i typically go for a peppy look
yeah ill be right next to them lol
Depends on your budget but a vintage peacot or balmacaan would be great for the weather
do you know any good brands for that style for those items
what's your budget for a coat?
maybe 300-400?
Vintage on eBay is your best bet - you could probably find a good option from Polo Ralph Lauren. Great preppy classics
i usually look for the best bang for buck
Re boots bean boots are a classic and can be good for snow
I'd get lined versions
bean boots you mean ll bean?
Yep - the specific boot is called a bean boot but they're made by LL Bean
I used to live in Madison and I don't think the weather has gotten much milder since I left
i have a lot of stuff from them
yeah
someone said to get a canada goose parka
That would be a warm option but likely very pricey
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These could be good - depends on how much snow you think you'll run into though because the tread isn't the best
that looks good
hmm mostly i'll be driving to the office
Something like this should work then. But if you have to shovel a driveway you may want to look for something with some more tread
getting an apartment so that shouldn't be an issue
(not trying to scare you from moving to the midwest, I swear!)
oh yeah then you should be good
im excited b/c i haven't moved out of california ever
then I think bean boots are a great option. You could probably go without the lining and just wear a pair of warm socks
Wisconsin is nice! Lots of good food and some nice people there. Its gorgeous in the summer too. You'll find it oddly flat at first but you'll get used to it!
what do you say for gloves and stuff? i don't think i've ever bought gloves lol
yeah it'll be a good change of pace for me
Put This On
Guide to Getting Good Gloves this Winter
Good gloves are often worth the money. If you trust yourself not to lose a pair in a bar or...
this is a good guide if you're looking for something leather
I have a pair of rabbit-fur lined leather gloves that are very warm but even then sometimes I use glove liners as well
ill check it out
You could get a pair of leather gloves for going out and then go to an outdoor recreation supplier like REI for something for the snow
yeah i heard thats a recommendation too
That guide is a bit dated so some of the brands may no longer have the same options. Look for a pair of deerskin gloves as well - you'll have some time to buy some. And realistically you're going to learn some things this winter - that's ok!
Also make sure to get some good wool socks. Darn tough ones are really nice
ill take a look for those as well
thanks for all the advice!
No problem - good luck with the move!
Don’t overdo it, most people don’t wear a whole lot extra besides a big coat. It’s somewhat of a mentality, embrace the cold and it isn’t as bad as if you fight it
I made it through the whole last winter (although mild) with some slippery ass boots. My only rec would be something with a good lug sole or otherwise beefy grooved sole of some kind
Yeah that makes sense, I tend not to overdo it and keep it very simple.