If you haven’t lived in California, you probably don’t know this weather-related factoid about the Golden State. To the surprise of many, we get our fair share of overcast days — a whole month of them, in fact.
This time of year, when the ocean breeze forces a particularly heavy marine layer inland, is called “June gloom.” It’s a confusing time of year for weary fashionistas, who already have a tough time dressing for the dizzying number of microclimates in this state. (Putting an outfit together for a cocktail date in Pasadena demands an entirely different formula than dinner in Santa Monica.) So what do we do during that period of gray, dreary skies?
We layer up. On the day I wore this outfit, it was cloudy. The air had a bit of a bite, and all of the sudden, it didn’t. Then, like a pancake, it flipped again. This vest-and-pants combo was the perfect ensemble to wear on a wishy-washy day like this. There’s a lot to love here. Made by Copenhagen-born Remain Birger Christensen, from the same creative force that created sister brand Rotate, this is a prime example of the kind of daywear staples it excels at. Boasting adjustable waist tabs (something I’d love to see more brands adopt), the pants are well-tailored and versatile. A little long, especially on someone who’s fairly tall, but nothing a quick hemming job won’t fix.