I hate summer with the fire of 1000 suns. Seriously. I have zero tolerance for any kind of heat. I’d say that it’s since my lymphoma showed up, but that’s not true. I’ve always hated summer. I grew up in Missouri, where the asphalt bubbled up under our feet because it was so hot outside. We, of course, ran around barefoot, burning our feet as we went.
We would occasionally try to go into the house, where we could take refuge in the one air conditioner we owned, which was in the living room. As soon as Mom saw us inside, she would shoo us back out, where we’d stay until dark. She doesn’t remember now how she tormented us into staying out in the heat, but we didn’t grow up any worse for the wear, so there’s that. I hated the heat then, I hate it even more now.
I love winter clothes. I love sweaters, and boots, and all the accoutrements. They are so much more creative than summer clothes. I absolutely LOVE coats — Kate Middleton’s coat game is like no other — but I rarely wear one. We actually figured out last year that it’s been at least three years since I’ve actually put a coat on. I carry one, just in case of car trouble, but I would melt if I actually wore it. I’m that warm blooded.
I do wear a light jacket, like a light fleece or something like that. I’d love to have this jacket, designed by Bill Blass (who was also from Indiana). I just love the unexpected shape, the sleeves, and the lines of it. Combine it with the skirt and you get an Edwardian/Equestrian/Lady Mary vibe that I am all about. Plus, it pairs well with boots, which are my real love.
What do you think? Do you like winter? Have a coat you love? Or are you waiting for summer, complaining bitterly whilst under three blankets, with a cup of hot cocoa?
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The Vintage Fashion Librarian 
I’m a Spring/Fall person, median temps and humidity. Born/raised in East-Central Ohio, I’m used to the “If you don’t like the weather, give it an hour” theory. I rather love winter snow, but the cold causes me such physical pain that it puts a damper on that. I used to be cold all year long, literally wore sweaters in July and August kind of cold. Now that I’m older, I’m hot most of the time. It’s about 10 deg average warmer here in Northern Kentucky in the heart of winter. Rarely do I have to wear more than a sweatshirt these days. With the cold nights this last week or so, I’m already feeling the “season of pain” (what I call winter) begin to creep in. I could go for the skirt, but I’m not fond of that jacket…it’s too short. That said, I’m attempting to make myself a slope of a pencil skirt. All my patterns, though, have full and richly flowing designs. It’s a challenge.
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