With the fall season at hand, and winter just around the corner, it can be hard to dress for the constantly changing weather of fall — brittle and crisp in the morning to blazing hot and humid in the afternoon. There are several ways to deal with the bipolar weather, and here are a few.
Colors of fall clothing usually circle around the autumn color scheme, so you should think of colors like reds, oranges, yellows, browns, and deep colors like burgundy or violet. Besides feeling cozy, you can look cozy by going with darker shades of colors like chocolate brown or burgundy to maximize the effect. “The colors I wear are typically brown, orange, and maroon and other more dark and muted colors to match the season and the weather,” said Senior Mariel Gomez. Patterns like plaid on flannel are also a fall favorite, and you can often find flannels with the color schemes of fall incorporated into them, so think of colors like green, blue and black, or even venture into colors like subdued yellow or olive green. Don’t forget that black is also a standard fall fashion color, so don’t be afraid to pile on the black. Gray is another fashionable color for the fall, and can blend well with black or plaids.
The material used to make seasonal clothing can make or break an outfit, and it certainly helps to limit how much of the same materials you buy too. Sure, knit sweaters are cozy and soft, but when the temperature starts rising and the sweat starts beading, you might begin to loathe that cable knit.  “I like to wear a lot of layers when the weather gets colder,” said Gomez. Your main concern with layering would to at least have an inner layer, a middle layer, and a shell layer. Inner layers provide comfort and also keep your skin dry. The mid layer provides warmth, maybe wool or fleece. The shell layer protects you from wind and water, and can keep the first two layers warm and dry, perhaps a raincoat or windbreaker.
You can’t have a fall wardrobe without the basic seasonal necessities such as long sleeves, sweaters, pants and both thin and thick jackets. “I like to wear nice pants because it keep me warm and I feel stylish,” said Junior Patrick Madden. Don’t limit yourself though. Parkas, suede skirts, high-waisted pants, flannels, trench coats and leather jackets are only a tidbit of the numerous fashion styles found hanging in the closets of UC High students. Accessories for fall can oftentimes help complete an outfit, or add a little extra warmth for the especially windy days. Beanies are a common accessory that helps with both bad hair days and bad weather days. Besides having the benefit of extra warmth, beanies also come in different colors and styles, and can be a stylish accessory.  Scarves are also a fun accessory, because it is seamlessly easy to fit a scarf with an outfit, and it also has the added benefit of warmth as well. Gloves are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also become essential for when the weather starts dropping tremendously (for San Diego, at least)
Footwear for fall can range from comfy sneakers to structured boots, but as long as they’re durable and comfortable, there’s really no limitation to what you can wear on your feet. You can always step up your shoe selection by picking up hot items like oxfords, flats, moccasins and boots to complete your look. And why wear boring white or black socks? Nothing rocks dress shoes more than patterned socks.
Dressing for fall doesn’t have to be a hassle, as long as you know what you’re shopping for and what styles of clothing work for you. Fall is a versatile season for fashion, so don’t be afraid to mix textures and colors, as well as mixing materials as well. As long as you (fall)ow these tips, you’ll be both toasty and chic for the season.