Seattle Street Style

[Trista]

Raincoats, I think you can find fashionable ones, you just have to not look at the outdoor stores. Please do not buy North Face or Birkenstock though because it just reinforces the stereotype here.

The Nalgene bottle is the supposedly indestructible water bottle that is sold at REI in a bajillion different colours, and they're carried, strapped to backpacks, etc. Speaking of backpacks, the most popular is anything North Face but also Da Kine and these messenger bags.

As far as Seattle-I live in a suburb and don't really drive however I do work at Northgate where I see more subdued streetstyle and everything. I like shopping at U-Village because it's not the ultra out-there stuff however leggings are insanely popular. I'm not a fan of the rain but we rarely ever have snow (this year being an exception) and temps are mild. Yes, to us, after a long winter, 65-70 degrees is warm. Of course in June that starts to seem cold! But if you're wondering about style, yes I've listed, but everywhere you go you're going to get different looks, you can't go anywhere to get everything.

 

[LifeNatureLove]

Trista, I'm visiting towards the end of March, how's the weather? I know you mentioned warm(er), so I should just go for layers? My only fear is the rain and I won't pack the right clothes.
Birkenstocks and North Face aren't really my style, so don't worry- I won't be wearing any of those

 

[morenoj]

hey guys, check out this blog... http://www.pikepine.com < seattle street fashion (and other cities as well)

 

[woodenhouse]

^love it, thank you!

 

[matthaeus123]

I never wear a rain coat, I just wear my fleece jacket when it rains.

 

[SequinedLips]

Trista, I'm visiting towards the end of March, how's the weather? I know you mentioned warm(er), so I should just go for layers? My only fear is the rain and I won't pack the right clothes.
Birkenstocks and North Face aren't really my style, so don't worry- I won't be wearing any of those

Lately, the weather has been very unpredictable. It snowed a couple of weeks ago. Then just a few days ago, it was pretty cold (35-40ish. that's cold to me) and today it was relatively warm, 60ish.

As far as Seattle street style, I can't say I've seen many outfits I've liked. Like Trisha said, there are an insane amout of North Faces here. I think everyone in my high school owns one.

And as far as the clothing at my high school, out of about 2000 kids I can only think of 4 girls that have exceptional style. The rest are just drowning in Abercrombie/North Face/Ugg boots. Same ole, same ole.

 

[matthaeus123]

I wear usually a REI jacket, becuase frankly NF is too over priced. Everyone I know wears a fleece jacket. They are pretty good for all weather conditions. But I'm an hour away from Seattle.

 

[Trista]

Lately, the weather has been very unpredictable. It snowed a couple of weeks ago. Then just a few days ago, it was pretty cold (35-40ish. that's cold to me) and today it was relatively warm, 60ish.

As far as Seattle street style, I can't say I've seen many outfits I've liked. Like Trisha said, there are an insane amout of North Faces here. I think everyone in my high school owns one.

And as far as the clothing at my high school, out of about 2000 kids I can only think of 4 girls that have exceptional style. The rest are just drowning in Abercrombie/North Face/Ugg boots. Same ole, same ole.

Which high school did you go to? I remember when it snowed, I had to work. Then yesterday, it was insanely warm, and today, torrential rain.

I am lucky that our mall does not have REI, but the polar fleece vest is making a comeback. Whether I like it or not.

 

[demerise]

As far as dressing appropriately for Seattle weather, layering is key- something that has been right 'on trend' for the past few seasons.
For the record, I don't own a raincoat and save the fleece for camping
trips.

Though Seattle as a whole is not very fashion-forward, you will see a lot of great 'street style' if you go out to see bands play!

 

[matthaeus123]

I agree totally Seattle is the least fashion-forward city. I mean everybody wears pretty much the same very casual dressing.

 

[Bleck5]

I just came back from seattle.
twas a lovely city.

i found this seattle street style blog you guys may enjoy

http://www.pikepine.com/

I think some Seattlites have good style! You just have to look harder for it.

 

[Bixby]

I'm moving back at the end of June. So... that means... streetstyle & party pictures. Yay!

 

[cygnenoir]

Yay Bixby!

OK, who all is going to the Barneys (re)opening party? And what to wear?

 

[seanutbutter]

I agree totally Seattle is the least fashion-forward city. I mean everybody wears pretty much the same very casual dressing.

I've noticed that as well.

 

[Uchina]

Eeew Seattle. Beautiful city, but too many hippies.

 

[lesypersound]

Eeew Seattle. Beautiful city, but too many hippies.

lol...not to mention everything closed at 6 and i was bored out of my mind when i was there. but it was pretty. soooo yay for upcoming street style pics in this thread.

 

[matthaeus123]

Eeew Seattle. Beautiful city, but too many hippies.

Oh that hurts. I even go to one of the hippiest schools in the state.

 

[quimby]

two of my recent favorites from the blog Pike/Pine

[pikepine.com]

 

[lll0228]

lol...not to mention everything closed at 6 and i was bored out of my mind when i was there. but it was pretty. soooo yay for upcoming street style pics in this thread.

Everything closed at 6??? When were you here for the last time?!

Well, for the first post, I guess I will post some pictures from this past weekend. Seattle "Street" style. Makeup by Stacy Canon, Model was Kelsey from Pulse Management.

 

[seanutbutter]

lol...not to mention everything closed at 6 and i was bored out of my mind when i was there.

I can't think of anything that closes at 6pm!