There’s always a lot of talk about “transitional” clothing
for spring and fall, but in Seattle, every day of every month calls for transitional wear.
If you bundle up for a cold, overcast morning, you may be sweating when the sun
comes out in the middle of the day and shivering again when it disappears in
the evening. Rain can appear out of nowhere, and so can sun breaks.
The Friday before classes started at the University of
Washington, on the first day of autumn, I visited University Village, an upscale strip mall a few blocks
downhill from campus. There seemed to be quite a few beginning or returning
students, some with their friends or parents. Interestingly, none of the men I
approached would agree to be photographed. Maybe they didn’t want anyone to know
that they were shopping on a weekday afternoon.
This second time out was a learning experience. I discovered
that I really need to number my release forms ahead of time so that I can get
the right ID with each photo. Doing it on the fly doesn’t work very well. It’s
important to know who is who because I always send the full set of
high-resolution photos to the person who was photographed. The second thing I
learned was that I need to keep my camera out all the time instead of putting
it back in its case between photo sessions. Having the camera ready makes the
transitions between subjects much smoother.
This set of photos is a wonderful illustration of transitional clothing on one
of those days when you’re never sure whether it’s warm or cold. In Seattle, the
only way to go is layers.
Question(s) of the week (leave a comment!)
Last week’s question: What fragrance would you wear with
sunglasses?
This week’s question: What fragrance would you wear on the
first day of class?
A turquoise-colored jacket will brighten up all those gray days!
Fragrance: Scented deodorant
A sweatshirt and scarf work perfectly as layering items.
Fragrance: Scented deodorant
Aubrey knows that a sweater is a good idea, even with a summer dress.
Fragrance: none reported
And a football shirt works for Julie Siegfried! Does that say "Packers"? What about the Seahawks?
Fragrance: Scented deodorant Dove "Cucumber Melon"
A puffy vest is practically a necessity in Seattle, year-round.
Fragrance: scented deodorant
So is a good, warm jacket.
Fragrance: Scented deodorant
Boots work almost any time of year in Seattle.
Fragrance: Donna Karan "Bliss"
Sunglasses, because you never know ... maybe the sun will make a guest appearance
Fragrance: "Juicy"
That zippered jacket is ready for any kind of weather!
Fragrance: Perfume, name not reported
The way to look summery while staying warm!
Fragrance: none reported
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