Fashion Forum

Probably two of the most asked questions on women’s minds as they start their day or plan for a trip are: What should I wear, and what’s the weather gonna be like?

Our mission at WeareverTheWeather.com is to help women answer those questions in a fun and informative way, starting with this blog.

Every day, our writers are posting a new topic in six different areas:

  • Fashion and the Elements | Weather and style advice. How to dress for whatever Mother Nature throws your way.
  • Occasions | Ideas for how to dress for any general event like a play, a certain type of fete, or a sports game.
  • Regional Style | Every place in the world has what we call its own unique “style culture.”
  • Special Events | Advice on what to wear for specific events like The Kentucky Derby, Austin City Limits, or Fashion Week.
  • Travel Tips | Everything you need to help you pack and travel well and in style.
  • Freebies | Random fashion thoughts and answers to your questions that didn’t quite fit anywhere else. ☺

Have a fashion question or made some fun and insightful fashion observations on or during your last trip or event? Tell us! Got some great pics of you and your friends that represent what to wear “wearever” you are? Send them! We’ll quote you and promote you. Submit your question above, or email us at info@wearevertheweather.com.

Below are our latest posts to help you look your best wearever you go.

What to Wear in Phoenix

PHOENIXPhoenix is the place to be come winter when temperatures everywhere else in the country dip down into the teens or single digits.  Besides its obvious natural beauty and health-conscious lifestyle, it is fast-growing into one of the best singles markets in the US and maintains a young, up-and-coming vibe across the city.  Both the weather and the youthful outlook play huge roles in what is worn in the Valley of the Sun year-round. Read the rest of this entry »

What to Wear on a European Holiday

EUROPE MONTAGEEuropean style is more about knowing how to put things together than having a ton of high-fashion pieces.  If your planning a holiday tour to more than one country, keeping your wardrobe simple is the key to packing efficiently and dressing comfortably. Read the rest of this entry »

Picking out the perfect Thanksgiving outfit

W magazine; via Stylefrizz

W magazine; via Stylefrizz

To kick off your fashionable holiday season, you’ve just got to start impressing your family and friends with a knockout Thanksgiving outfit. Here we’ll highlight a few different scenarios and share looks you can shop by clicking on each image.

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What to wear in New York City during the fall

Photo Source: eHow.com

Photo Source: eHow.com

Average October Temps: High of 63 degrees, Low of 47

Average November Temps: High of 52 degrees, Low of 38 degrees

New York City is the capital of American fashion and is an international trendsetter, both practically speaking and in terms of its everyday residents. From the Jazz Age and Harlem Renaissance, to beatniks and hippies, to Studio 54 to power suits and the Wall Street boom, New York is a tipping point for starting fashion trends around the world. And while a lot of trends permeate well past Brooklyn, when you travel to the city, you’ll quickly realize that what you thought was “cool” back home is nothing compared to the edgy experimentation that New Yorkers love day in and day out. Read the rest of this entry »

Ultimate Carry-On Bags

ROWALLAN BAG TO GARMENT BAG - $149.99

ROWALLAN BAG TO GARMENT BAG - $149.99

C’mon, ladies, we know you have one – that carry-all into which you stuff basically every travel doc, electronic, spare sweater, and personal accessory that you will need for your trip but that mimics a black hole when you actually need to find something.  Well, here’s our mini-guide to the most stylish carry-on bags that will make life a lot easier on your next trip. Read the rest of this entry »

What to Wear in Las Vegas

Las Vegas SignThere’s a reason why there’s a little electricity thing going on the minute you board a plane (or hop into the car) to Vegas: The bright lights and hot vibe of The Strip are addictingly fun. How is a girl supposed to dress in this desert town? Read the rest of this entry »

Skin and Makeup Tips: Hong Kong

Guest blogger and skincare and makeup consultant Sameera Ahmed’s advice for Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is one of the most fashion-forward cities in the world, with its residents definitely unafraid of dramatic color, funky textures, and punk-inspired patterns.  And why should the fun stop there? Read the rest of this entry »

Resortwear: what it is, and how to wear it

Tuleh; Photo Source: BergdorfGoodman.comTuleh; Photo Source: BergdorfGoodman.com

Resort is sort of the random step-sister collection that falls just before the holidays, traditionally designed for the richy rich ladies who could afford to jet to Palm Beach or the Bahamas as a pre-Christmas getaway. But now, resort collections are being blended into regular wardrobes of regular (paycheck hefting) women. In the November issue of Harper’s Bazaar, Meenal Mistry marks resort as “an army of new highly wearable, season-spanning clothes that marches into stores” just when you need a little cold-weather pick-me-up. “They’re pieces with which you form an intense emotional bond,” Net-a-Porter director Holli Rogers tells Mistry in the piece, which is why anyone today has a right to shop resort. Read the rest of this entry »

Embrace fall layering, without bulking up

layeringWhy is layering one of the best parts of fall and winter for fashionable girls? Because it’s one of the few dressing “techniques” that allows us to show off our natural styling prowess and experiment with new looks. Whether you live in Miami or Chicago, there’s a way to layer — with shorts and boots or with cashmere sweaters and scarves — and you should remember that layering offers you the opportunity to personalize every piece of clothing you wear. It’s not easy mixing and matching patterns and textures, but that’s what makes it fun, as long as you keep everything in moderation and don’t leave the house looking like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.

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Packing Essentials: How to Pack Your Carry-on for an International Flight

Hayden-Harnett Maldives Weekender

Hayden-Harnett Maldives Weekender

Or just a very long one. We at WTW like to think of ourselves as pretty seasoned travelers, but there’s one hiccup that always manages to turn us into sweaty, panicked amateurs the night before a flight: the carry-on. Read the rest of this entry »

What to Wear in Hong Kong

Hong Kong from Victoria Peak. Photo credit David Iliff

Hong Kong from Victoria Peak. Photo credit David Iliff

A world of influences converges on the tiny region of Hong Kong, making it one of the hottest places to visit in Asia.  Typically touted as “a place where East meets West,” this area on the southern coast of China boasts influences from Hollywood celebrities, big European fashion houses, and Japanese looks and trends. Read the rest of this entry »

White After Labor Day

Our guest blogger, New York fashion stylist Tanara Nikole, has a few things to say about wearing white after Labor Day!  Here is her advice on how to make it work.

Once upon a time, wearing white/beige after Labor Day was completely unheard of. The brave souls that attempted to wear white pumps (GASP!) or beige slacks were whispered about as soon as they set their cocktails down and left the room or were kindly handed the September issue of Vogue by friends. However, in recent years, designers have begun to include luxe cremes and whites in their fall collections, and we’ve been hooked ever since! Read the rest of this entry »

Office-appropriate Halloween costumes

Diane Kruger is Cabaret-chic and office appropriate; Photo: Elle.com

Diane Kruger is Cabaret-chic and office appropriate; Photo: Elle.com

Office parties — especially ones that involve costumes — can be a nightmare…or an opportunity to show off your creativity in a way you’re normally not allowed to do at work. If you’re encouraged to dress up for Halloween or attend a Halloween-themed office party, you don’t have to suffer a complete meltdown trying to think of a good costume that will get you attention, but not the kind that’ll get you fired. Audrey, a CPA in Houston who also writes about fashion for her blog Chic Girl Style, has tips for figuring out how to make your Halloween costumes office appropriate.

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What to Wear in Washington DC in the Fall

Average October Temps: High of 68 degrees, Low of 50

Average November Temps: High of 57 degrees, Low of 40 degrees

In a land where people are moving in and out of the city as much as they are up and down the ladder, it can be just as hard to pin down exactly what defines the style culture in DC.  Many locals used to lament profusely about the lack of style there that other major and international cities enjoyed around them.  But many have been doing something about it.  From the influences trickling down from The Hill to the rise of fashion institutions like DC Fashion Week, the style landscape of our nation’s capital is putting DC back on the fashion map. Read the rest of this entry »

Moms with Style: how to dress for your child’s school function, without looking like a frump

momswithstyleIf you have kids, you already know that style sometimes has to take a backseat to serious fashion — usually involving baby spit-up or juice box malfunctions  — but it doesn’t have to disappear altogether. As a mom in today’s world, you should feel confident that you can have it all, including a great look that’s independent — but still respectful — of your children’s lives.

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Costume Ideas for Halloween

Smurfette and...what was her name?

Smurfette and...what was her name?

Being creative and having fun should be the benchmarks for a more memorable and fun Halloween. In fact, one WTW reader won a costume contest with over 100 participants in a more cute-than-sexy marionette costume complete with strings and giant wooden controller – on her head But what really swayed the judges was her creativity and winning attitude.

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Fall Rain Shoes

Sperry Top-Sider Sausalito Waterproof Leather Boots

Sperry Top-Sider Sausalito Waterproof Leather Boots

Think you can’t get through a rainy day on both fashion and function for your feet?  Think again.  These days, you have any number of options that will let you jump those puddles in style.

Galoshes

Why not bring a little sunshine to your day with a fun pair of galoshes.  Rain or shine, they’re great for outdoor concerts, running errands, or just hanging out.  Wear ‘em with everything from leggings to a cute mini or a dress or tuck a pair of your skinniest jeans into them. Read the rest of this entry »

What to Wear in New England: Fall Foliage Tour

Fall foliageIt’s time to break out the cozy sweaters and cords!  Nothing says fall better than a crisp drive through the country’s best display of autumn splendor – New England.

If you are lucky enough to make it to this region of the US in September and October, you can take any one of dozens of recommended fall foliage tours in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont that can range anywhere between 30 to 200+ miles. Read the rest of this entry »

What to Wear to Wurstfest


Nothing beats beer and pearls.

Nothing beats beer and pearls.

New Braunfels, TX; October 30-November 8, 2009

October Average Temperatures: 82 degrees F High, 55 degrees Low

November Average Temperatures: 71 degrees F High, 46 degrees Low

Wurstfest, which takes place in New Braunfels, TX, (between Austin and San Antonio) is an annual folk celebration for the German community in South Texas. Each year, visitors from San Antonio, Austin, Houston and beyond flock to New Braunfels for beer, sausage, musical entertainment and general revelry. Read the rest of this entry »

Casual Alternatives to Jeans

Oftentimes, when an occasion calls for “casual,” we might immediately reach for our favorite pair of jeans.  While they are a sure bet for style and comfort and with variety defining today’s trends from top to bottom, options abound that can make your new casual pant of choice a little more interesting. Read the rest of this entry »