My turn - I need Suggestions

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Hi Patrick,

Would help to know if you will need dress or casual clothes during your trip. Also, will you be outside a lot or mostly just between home/work/establishments?

My general suggestion would be "layers". I'm thinking you probably have a light jacket or could make use of a light fleece pullover (casual) or raincoat (more formal) in Southern Cal. A couple of long sleeve T-shirts or "thermal look" shirts can be worn under light shirts/sweaters/pullovers. Even two worn together is kinda the style and the air between layers traps heat. I would also suggest a few cotton sweaters or vests -- adaptable to cool nights in So. Cal, but again can be layered for warmth. I have a raincoat with a zipout lining that can double pretty well as a more formal winter coat or light fall/spring coat. If you're going to be trekking, get yourself a couple of pairs of insulated socks. You can convert light loose-fit pants to cold weather gear with "long johns" -- course us women folk (at least me) sometimes do this with pantyhose but ... Look for stuff with Thinsulate -- as long as you aren't sporting pink and powder blue linen, I'm sure you have lots of stuff in your current wardrobe that can be "winterized" with the right undergarments. Make sure to have gloves and either a scarf, hat, hood, muffs, or whatever you feel most comfortable sporting to keep your head, and particularly neck & ears, warm.

Of course, my hubby would probably suggest packing shorts just in case the mercury spikes up over 50

Evie

Hi, Parick,

Evie's suggestions re: layering are solid ones.

As an option, go to:

www.llbean.com

and check their "on sale" items. They have had some outerwear at good prices. A down vest is another option.

Whatever you do, wear a warm head covering (also for the non-follicular challenged as heat is lost through the head) (many parkas and jackets come with hoods). Mittens are warmer than gloves.

Bean's "three season jacket" can be worn in cool temps, and in cold over a sweater, I am comfortable in mine at 24 degress. They have one on sale right now for $34.95, and it sounds like it will fit you. It replels precipitation quite well, and dries quickly. It should wad up into your carry-on quite well, and is not too heavy to wear on the plane.

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=1&categoryId=32276&catalogId=1&sc1=unknown&sc2=unknownsc3=Men_s&sale=yes


Other outerwar on sale"

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=1&catalogId=1&categoryId=32&salesStore_Dept=139

I order from them on-line a lot!

Hope your mother recovers soon!

Angeline
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Hi Patrick,

I hope your mother will be feeling better soon.

If you plan to spend any time outdoors you'll need a warm hat, gloves and a pair of boots in case it snows. You can layer your clothing - a turtle neck, vest and parka would be appropriate.

Best wishes for the holidays.

Sasha