<p>What kind of clothing should I buy for Providence, RI for the period between Sept-June? I really think that weather forecasts should come with clothing suggestions... like if it's 50, wear pants and a jacket, etc. I need some new clothes, and really prefer to wear skirts to pants. What do you suggest? What is the typical "new england college kid" uniform?</p>
<p>Horay, are you coming to Brown?</p>
<p>Don't worry about the "typical new england college kid uniform." Just wear what's comfy for you, according to the weather.</p>
<p>If you're coming from an area where it doesn't get cold, you're in for a nasty little surprise. You will want:</p>
<p>Lots of jeans and other warm pants (I prefer skirts, too, but when you're walking to class and it's 20 degrees out, that's just not an option).
Lots of warm socks.
A pair of winter boots.
A down parka or ski jacket.
Scarf, gloves, hat or earmuffs.
Layers -- long sleeved shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, cardigans, tank tops to go under them, etc.
In-between clothes like cropped pants, long-sleeved shirts and long pants/skirts in light fabrics, and a spring/fall light jacket.
Rain gear! A raincoat (lightweight, since it often rains when it's pretty warm), umbrella, and boots.</p>
<p>Don't forget, you'll be going home for thanksgiving and/or winter break before you need stuff for really cold weather. January and February are colder than November and December.</p>
<p>Check out the campus before you go weather-attire crazy. Around here (upstate ny) nobody wears snow boots, rain boots, or raincoats - unless you consider Uggs snow boots. Layering is definitely important, and so is a multi-layer coat (the liner zips in and out), which gives you a fleecy layer for fall, a water resistent layer for spring, and a nice heavy coat for winter. Definitely don't forget your scarves and gloves though!</p>
<p>Ok, thanks! Looks like I'm going to actually start buying pants... darn. It will definitely be an adventure... ILoveBrown, I am actually going to RISD (but I plan to go to as many Brown events as possible), and am not looking forward to those hills. You guys have it easy, with your flat, level campus. Haha when I visited RISD, I saw several people trying (in vain) to bike up the hills. This one guy was hilarious, because he seemed to only move about a foot every minute. I'd better invest in some good snow boots... I expect myself to fall at least once a week.</p>
<p>What exactly is the "typical new england college kid uniform"?</p>
<p>I'm going to Dartmouth and I'd like to know.</p>
<p>i say typical outfit would be sweat shirt and jeans. then when it's a little warmer some type of polo shirt (espcially at Dartmouth) and jeans/ khakis</p>
<p>You might want to wait until you get there to buy clothes. You will get ideas from what the other students are wearing, and you'll have less stuff to transport to the school.</p>
<p>While you don't necessarily need big winter "boots," there is plenty of rain, snow, and slush in a New England school year. There are lots of waterproof shoes lined with Gore-tex-type stuff. Some are insulated and some are not. Most New England campuses are relatively compact, so it's not like you'll be walking for a half-hour just to get to class. But keeping your feet dry is really important. Check out the various online shoe stores to see the wide variety of waterproof footwear offered by companies like Timberland, Dunham, and New Balance.</p>
<p>If you really want to wear skirts through the fall, you can try wearing them with tights and knee-high boots, so that way your legs are a bit more covered. You'll still want pants in the dead of winter, though. ;)</p>