Tshirt and Shorts

jc40
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:32:40 +0000

Concerning clothing…we’re trying to think ahead for a winter wardrobe for D who is a first year. We’re from the south where the schools and whole town shuts down the one day a year where we might get a dusting of snow. LOL! I’ve been to CVille in early November and found layering worked well as the daytime temps were comfortable and a long sleeve tee and jeans were great, but in the evening I needed a lightweight jacket. I’ve never been to VA, though, in the winter. How cold does it really get (or perhaps feel might be a better term)? Is it a damp cold that might necessitate a down ski jacket or is it a dry cold that would warrant a Denali North Face? She hates jeans; will track suits be warm enough? What about skirts and leggings (more her style)? Would she be warm enough if she had say a pea coat over them? If I’m not mistaken, VA isn’t brutally cold (at least I hope not – one of the big things that led her to pick UVA over another school was the milder climate); however, like I said, it’s hot here pretty much ALL THE TIME!!! Any suggestions would appreciated.