Let’s Talk About the Weather
Let’s do what grow ups do best and chit chat about the weather, shall we? I was just complaining to my sister about how I’m tired of small talk especially when it’s about the weather. I probably should give us grown ups some grace. We’ve been stuck indoors for the better part of two years and events that would have given us subjects to excitedly speak on were taken from us. Before the pandemic, we had legit stuff to talk about so it was inexcusable. Now the only thing that we were all collectively experiencing is the weather. And it’s especially exciting to hear how you’re experiencing the same weather in the Midwest as in London. You just better keep it interesting is all I’m asking. What happens in growing up that makes the weather the go-to topic of discussion?
Oh, that’s right, growing up means getting older and getting older means your body hurts or is easily affected by the littlest changes in the atmosphere. And thanks to the pandemic, we really honed in on our ability to use any reason to gratify our homebody skills. Oh, it’s sunny, but 55 degrees. I think I’ll just stay in and watch some more Netflix. I don’t need any Vitamin D. I don’t need to move my legs except for when I need to get food or go to the bathroom. That’s exercise enough. Back to the littlest things effecting this feeble 32 year old body — I recently learned I’m allergic to corn pollen. My face would turn red, itch, and puff up in the spring and in the fall. Going to the park? No thanks. Wanna promenade in the corn maze, hells no. I have never been allergic to anything in my life until I neared my thirties. Perhaps it’s my body’s way of letting me know she ain’t happy about living in Illinois, a state with corn fields in abundance. Then there’s the yo-yo weather effect. Have you heard of this? The drastic up and down changes in air pressure can give you a headache and make you feel tired. The sudden influx from warm to cold air can weaken your immune system. And with this weird in between temperatures, it’s a battle to set your thermostat to the right temperature, which can contribute to dry throat and sinuses. According to Dr. John Whyte, the Chief Medical Officer at WebMD, he says this gets more difficult the older you get.
I’m only 32.
Thanks, John. Thanks.
But let’s get to the real problem here — how to dress for yo-yo weather.
Are we busting out spring wardrobe yet or what?! Someone make a floral and fauna patterned blouse where the florals are frosted over because I need to be dressing for the season.
In all seriousness, my tip of dressing in this awkward season change is to dress in light fabrics with a long coat and scarf. We should really talk more about having a transition season wardrobe or section of your closet that’s made up of clothes for both early spring and fall. For me it’s light weight trousers and tops like you see below and if those winds from Lake Michigan comes a knocking, a cocoon coat and scarf helps you bundle up without all the thickness. And for colors, this forrest green of the hat, orange in the plaid, and baby blue of the scarf with gray and black helps you stand out on cloudy days while still blending in with the season. We don’t want to feel like we’re still in the wear all black dead of winter January when it’s soon to be April. We’re craving color by this time of year, but we wanna save those softer colors for park dates, so keep colors to low saturated colors — not too earthy and not to bright.
Hope these fashion tips help and that they keep your mood up during these weird seasonal changes. You can purchase this green Wren Flat Brim Telescope Grown Hat here. Use the code VICTORIA10 for 10% off. As always, thanks for supporting The Riza.
