<p>I live in a country where the temperature never ever goes below 80s and 90s, except in the winters when it drops to the 70s. As an int'l student who will be going to college in the US, more specifically in the northeast, what should I expect the weather there to be like? I've heard it gets COLD. And I have never seen a snowfall in my life.</p>
<p>So, what kind of clothes should I buy? Is there anything I should know or be prepared for? Also, how is the weather there in the fall and spring?</p>
<p>I’m a girl and I’m also going to college in the northeast. Right now, I’m planning to fill my wardrobe with pea coats and cute hats and gloves, because honestly there’s no way to go wrong with a pea coat :)</p>
<p>jeans, shirts, maybe a few tank tops, jackets, and a coat. A real coat. think LL Bean or Northface type. If you’re not used to cold, it will seem much, much colder to you than it might to someone who grew up in Mass. or upstate NY, for example. As far as fashion goes, wear things that you like, will be comfortable and that are still weather appropriate. It may be hard to transition a wardrobe, but try to talk to some local people when you move in and ask them what they usually wear in winter… then add an extra layer.</p>
<p>And I second princessmahina’s advice on the college fashion website- I find it very useful as well. :)</p>
<p>It will be a transition, though I’m looking forward to the cold- it’ll be a pleasant change after getting out of this scorching heat Will check out the website too, thanks</p>
<p>My roommate last year was an international student coming from a country similar to yours. We made fun of him for thinking it was cold in October. The for thinking it was cold in November. Then for thinking it was cold in December.</p>
<p>You’ll get used to it eventually. I am not sure exactly where you are going but it’s going to get much colder than you can probably imagine right now, having never even seen snow.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t pack winter things, but buy them when you get here. Buy more than you think you will need. And buy some under armor (girl’s where under armor right?), you’ll probably need it.</p>
<p>You’ll probably stick out like all the other International kids/kids from warm states like they do in Ann Arbor too haha</p>
<p>Layers are necessary! While it can get pretty cold outside, it can also be a bit too warm indoors to even be wearing a peacoat and jeans due to indoor heating systems. I live in California, but even here we prefer layers, since the weather can be a bit bipolar at times. </p>
<p>I suggest purchasing a comfortable, but stylish peacoat (most importantly, make sure it keeps you warm!), sturdy walking boots or rain boots, cardigans, sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, as well as lounge pants for hanging out in your dorm. Jeans are always good. Scarves, gloves, etc. will also help you out when the weather gets freakishly cold. As for hats, I’m not sure what would be best for Northeast weather since I’m down here in California.</p>
<p>MLD-- Haha I guess I’ll probably be like your roommate.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input guys. I’m currently googling pictures of a peacoat, never heard of it before haha. And I will buy the stuff once i get there only</p>
<p>I live in Ky. It gets really cold in the winter and walking to class can be really hard because it’s sooo cold. Therefore I advise you to bring good pants, underpants, different winter coats, look into JCpenny, Macy, to have an idea. Also, bring a pair of winter boots they look so cute with jeans and they’ll keep you warm. Also scarves cause those are really good, gloves (I hate wearing them cause I feel claustrophobic), and hats. </p>
<p>I am from CUBA and the temperature never goes down 90’s, I feel you.</p>
<p>I live in the northeast. These suggestions are based on what I see people wearing/what I wear.
Oct - Feb, possibly March (It usually gets as cold as 20 F):
Outerwear- Definitely purchase a peacoat! Plus some type of casual fleece zip up (North Face, Patagonia, Mountain Hardware, etc.) Then of course, gloves and hats or earmuffs!
Footwear- Lots of girls are into Ugg boots, I personally don’t like them, but I do have a pair because they are really warm. I prefer moccasins (L.L. Bean or Ugg are nice), which are also very effective in keeping your feet warm! Make sure you wear socks with either of these shoes!
For pants, you should just get a variety- corduroy, jeans, chinos, khakis. You don’t have to layer your bottoms, just wear a pair of pants.
On top, oxford/button down shirts are really nice to wear, if you like those. But basic sweaters, longsleeve shirts are fine. I really like cable knit sweaters, and they are extremely warm. </p>
<p>During the fall and spring, sperry top siders are a very comfortable shoe to wear when it is too late/early to wear flip flops. They are waterproof and versatile. It is always good to keep a hoodie or sweatshirt as well!</p>
<p>I live in the midwest, which is where the heavy snow is. Honestly, for college I had a northface fleece, and then I layered hoodies and shirts. Sweatpants. </p>
<p>HATS AND GLITTENS (mittens that can turn into gloves.) Scarves also, those are a lifesaver.</p>
<p>Rainboots or uggs. I have both and honestly prefer the rainboots with two pairs of socks.</p>
<p>It will feel a LOT colder to you at first, that’s fine. You’ll only really stick out when it’s about 45 out and everyones running around in a t-shirt.</p>
<p>If you’re going to the northeast it is going to get colder than 20 degrees Farenheit, but the same temperature feels different at different times I’m the year. Going into fall/winter, 75 feels warm and 32 cold. But going inti spring anything above 32 feels warm, and in the summer 75 feels cold.</p>
<p>i’m from wayyyyy up north. i’m pretty much immune to the snow but heres to hoping my two cents is worth something. </p>
<p>two words: thermal leggings. you can layer them to seamlessly transform your autumn skirts into winter wear. also make sure you bring some leather or rubber boots. they’ll keep the water out and leather is very warm if it’s full grain. it’s all about layers, really. peacoats are cool, i like lengths that hit mid-thigh. they’re super flattering on everyone. i DO NOT recommend uggs because they can’t handle being wet. once they get wet your feet get all cold and it’s just not worth it. </p>
<p>some essential basics off of the top of my head: hooded sweatshirt (with or without zip. can be layered with peacoats…), good old knit sweaters (really thick ones!), scarves, long socks (for the boots!), leggings and lots of them, gloves, hat (try a knit beanie or wrap a circle scarf around your head for a fashion forward look), umm… idk.</p>
Will check out the website too, thanks</p>