A BU Style Guide
What you wear is a form of communication. Is your style speaking to who you are?
Spring Layers
• 💡 Style Tip: Build outfits with layers you can add or ditch without overthinking it. Think: a crisp button-down under a lightweight sweater, topped with a vest or jacket—an outfit that looks great with each layer on or off. Every piece should earn its place.Do you have these key light layers? lightweight, waterproof jacketlightweight, breathable knits (cotton, cashmere, or merino wool)thin long-sleeve T-shirts or button-down shirtsthin base layer of t-shirts, silk tanks, etc. quick-drying pants [soggy, wet jeans are NO FUN!]waterproof shoeswater-resistant carry-allBelow are some of our current favorites to help inspire you. Let's take it further! See how you could mix and match your light layers to support your style and temperature swings.Visit Our Layering Lookbook✨ Want more shopping guides and style tips? Join BU Style Circle today.
💡 Style Tip: Build outfits with layers you can add or ditch without overthinking it. Think: a crisp button-down under a lightweight sweater, topped with a vest or jacket—an outfit that looks great with each layer on or off. Every piece should earn its place.
Do you have these key light layers?
- lightweight, waterproof jacket
- lightweight, breathable knits (cotton, cashmere, or merino wool)
- thin long-sleeve T-shirts or button-down shirts
- thin base layer of t-shirts, silk tanks, etc.
- quick-drying pants [soggy, wet jeans are NO FUN!]
- waterproof shoes
- water-resistant carry-all
Below are some of our current favorites to help inspire you.
Let's take it further! See how you could mix and match your light layers to support your style and temperature swings.
✨ Want more shopping guides and style tips? Join BU Style Circle today.
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BU Style on Mar 20, 2025
BASE LAYER: Uniqlo Crewneck, $14.90, in multiple colors
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BU Style on Mar 20, 2025
LIGHTWEIGHT KNIT || Everlane, $178
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BU Style on Mar 20, 2025
THIN LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT: Everlane, $89
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BU Style on Mar 20, 2025
CASHMERE SWEATER: Uniqlo, $69.90, in multiple colors
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BU Style on Mar 24, 2025
LIGHTWEIGHT LAYER || COS, $150
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BU Style on Mar 20, 2025
SWEATSHIRT LAYER || ADN, $130
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BU Style on Mar 20, 2025
WEATHERPROOF JACKET || Everlane, $198
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BU Style on Mar 20, 2025
WATER REPELLENT LIGHT JACKET: Everlane, $178
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BU Style on Mar 31, 2025
RAINCOAT || Rains, $105 [more colors available; sale!]
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BU Style on Mar 31, 2025
WRINKLE-RESISTANT TROUSER || Athleta, $129
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BU Style on Mar 31, 2025
QUICK-DRYING TROUSER || Aday, $199
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BU Style on Mar 31, 2025
WRINKLE-RESISTANT PANT || Everlane, $62 [great for rainy days]
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BU Style on Mar 31, 2025
QUICK-DRY PANT || Good American, $90
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BU Style on Mar 31, 2025
WATERPROOF PURSE || Athleta, $47
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BU Style on Mar 31, 2025
WATERPROOF TOTE || Rains, $95
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BU Style on Mar 31, 2025
WATER-RESISTANT TOTE || Lefrik, $80 [more colors available]
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BU Style on Mar 31, 2025
WATERPROOF BOOT || Dolce Vita, $150
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BU Style on Mar 31, 2025
WATERPROOF SHOES || Blondo, $119
When You Want "Soft Pants"
• “Hard Pants” & “Soft Pants” became popular vernacular during COVID. Now that many of us are still working from home, we want to stay comfy in our soft pants but maybe not feel like we're in our PJs. We highly recommend changing from PJs to other clothes, even if they are soft pants that feel as comfy as your sleepwear. The ritual of changing clothing helps change our mindset. Learn more about this concept in our Wear Who You Are podcast episode: “From Couch to Conference: Redefining Remote Style”
“Hard Pants” & “Soft Pants” became popular vernacular during COVID. Now that many of us are still working from home, we want to stay comfy in our soft pants but maybe not feel like we're in our PJs. We highly recommend changing from PJs to other clothes, even if they are soft pants that feel as comfy as your sleepwear. The ritual of changing clothing helps change our mindset.
Learn more about this concept in our Wear Who You Are podcast episode: “From Couch to Conference: Redefining Remote Style”
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BU Style on Dec 8, 2024
Armedangels MAGDAALENA Pants
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BU Style on Dec 8, 2024
Saint Body Flare Leggings
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BU Style on Dec 8, 2024
Wote Leggings
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BU Style on Dec 8, 2024
Organiqe High Waist Leggings
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BU Style on Dec 8, 2024
Conscious Clothing Eleanor Pants
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BU Style on Dec 8, 2024
Conscious Clothing Yoga Pants
Need a coat? We got you!
• Coats are often an investment piece and must function well for you! Here are some of our top tips to consider when searching for your new coat: Is it roomy enough for your layers? Try it on with your bulkiest layers to make sure it's comfortable. Consider sizing up if it feels too tight. A less-structured shoulder, like a dolman or raglan sleeve, makes room for more layers.Length matters! Make sure you consider the right length for you. Get cold easily? Consider a ¾ or full-length. This also ensures the coat covers any of your longer 3rd layers. Neutral colors are the most versatile. Consider getting a neutral to mix and match with everything. We often suggest a non-black neutral like camel, chocolate brown, charcoal gray, or navy.Does it button to the top? Make sure there's an option to button it to the top versus an open lapel neckline. This gives you more warmth and ensures you don't always have to wear a scarf.
Coats are often an investment piece and must function well for you! Here are some of our top tips to consider when searching for your new coat:
- Is it roomy enough for your layers? Try it on with your bulkiest layers to make sure it's comfortable. Consider sizing up if it feels too tight. A less-structured shoulder, like a dolman or raglan sleeve, makes room for more layers.
- Length matters! Make sure you consider the right length for you. Get cold easily? Consider a ¾ or full-length. This also ensures the coat covers any of your longer 3rd layers.
- Neutral colors are the most versatile. Consider getting a neutral to mix and match with everything. We often suggest a non-black neutral like camel, chocolate brown, charcoal gray, or navy.
- Does it button to the top? Make sure there's an option to button it to the top versus an open lapel neckline. This gives you more warmth and ensures you don't always have to wear a scarf.
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BU Style on Nov 15, 2024
Plaid Belted Wool-Blend Coat
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BU Style on Nov 15, 2024
Double Face Chester Long Coat from Uniqlo
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BU Style on Nov 15, 2024
Italian Wool Double-Breasted Slouch Coat
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BU Style on Nov 15, 2024
Durham Midi Coat
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BU Style on Nov 15, 2024
ADN coat
Copenhagen Street Style Inspiration
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BU Style on Nov 24, 2024
Creative
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Creative
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Creative
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Creative
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Creative
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Creative
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Creative
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Creative
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Magnetic
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Magnetic
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Magnetic
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Magnetic
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Soft
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Soft
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Soft
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Soft
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Soft
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BU Style on Nov 24, 2024
Soft
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Classic
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Classic
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Classic
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Classic
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Classic
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Classic
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Polished
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Polished
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Polished
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Polished
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Polished
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Polished
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Polished
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Relaxed
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Relaxed
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Relaxed
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Relaxed
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BU Style on Nov 24, 2024
Relaxed
Outfit Heroes: Flexing Magnetic
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BU Style on Sep 12, 2024
GRAMMAR, The Superlative Shirt
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BU Style on Sep 12, 2024
Another Tomorrow, Seamed Waist Jacket and Pants
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BU Style on Sep 12, 2024
Argent, Single Button Blazer in Seasonless Wool
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BU Style on Sep 12, 2024
The Fold, Palmerston Dress in Magenta
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BU Style on Sep 12, 2024
Vince, Iliana Metallic Leather Slingback Flat
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BU Style on Sep 12, 2024
Aeyde, Judi Red Pumps
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BU Style on Sep 12, 2024
Sezane, Joseph Necklace
Style Strategy: Suiting for Your Style Personalities
• Suits can be for EVERY style personality. Here's a round-up of some of our favorites that lean highly on each of the BU Style Six personalities
Suits can be for EVERY style personality. Here's a round-up of some of our favorites that lean highly on each of the BU Style Six personalities
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BU Style on Nov 11, 2024
Relaxed: ME+EM
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BU Style on Sep 12, 2024
Classic: Another Tomorrow
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BU Style on Sep 12, 2024
Polished: Veronica Beard
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BU Style on Sep 12, 2024
Soft: The Fold
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BU Style on Sep 12, 2024
Magnetic: Argent
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BU Style on Nov 11, 2024
Creative: Frankie Shop
Plain White Tees
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BU Style on Aug 29, 2024
Outland Denim—The Good Baby Tee in White
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BU Style on Aug 29, 2024
Edwin–Crew Tee in Off-White
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BU Style on Aug 29, 2024
Harvest & Mill—Women's Organic Crew Tee in Natural
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BU Style on Aug 29, 2024
The Big Favorite—The Relaxed Crew in White
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BU Style on Aug 29, 2024
Yes Friends—Fitted Micro Rib Organic T-shirt
Elevate Your Look: Heels by Style Personality
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BU Style on Jul 30, 2024
Relaxed: Sézane
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BU Style on Jul 30, 2024
Classic: Marc Fisher
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BU Style on Jul 30, 2024
Polished: Tuckernuck
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BU Style on Jul 30, 2024
Soft: Reformation
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BU Style on Jul 30, 2024
Magnetic: Nomasei
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BU Style on Jul 30, 2024
Creative: Alohas
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BU Style on Jul 30, 2024
Vegan Bonus Shoe: Nae
Consider Its Pockets: A Guide
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BU Style on Jul 17, 2024
Xírena: Green Army Boden Dress
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BU Style on Jul 17, 2024
Room 502 Anna Cotton Dress
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BU Style on Jul 17, 2024
Theory: Belted Military Dress in Basket Weave Linen
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BU Style on Jul 17, 2024
Apiece Apart Bali Tank Dress
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BU Style on Jul 17, 2024
the øther Jama Remix Dress
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BU Style on Jul 17, 2024
Our Legacy Parachute Dress
Belts: The Final Touch
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BU Style on Jul 8, 2024
Billy Belt: Aruba—Relaxed
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BU Style on Jul 8, 2024
Nisolo: Black—Classic
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BU Style on Jul 8, 2024
ME+EM: Metallic—Polished
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BU Style on Jul 8, 2024
Brave Leather: Nori Belt—Soft
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BU Style on Jul 8, 2024
Kim White: Stud Belt—Magnetic
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BU Style on Jul 8, 2024
Brave Leather: Doone Suede—Creative
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BU Style on Jul 8, 2024
Wills Vegan Store: Round Belt—Vegan
Style Strategy: Shoulder Season Shoes
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BU Style on Apr 13, 2024
Cole Haan || $170 || Relaxed & Classic
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BU Style on Apr 13, 2024
Angela Scott || $595 || Relaxed & Creative
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BU Style on Apr 13, 2024
Nomasei || NONO || $480 || Classic
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BU Style on Apr 13, 2024
Aeyde || $375 || Polished
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BU Style on Apr 13, 2024
Aeyde || $375 || Soft
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BU Style on Apr 13, 2024
Sezane || $250 || Soft & Polished
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BU Style on Apr 13, 2024
Freda Salvador || $350 || Magnetic & Soft
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BU Style on Apr 13, 2024
Angela Scott || $625 || Magnetic
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BU Style on Apr 13, 2024
Nomasei || $480 || Classic & Magnetic
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BU Style on Apr 13, 2024
Charlotte Stone || $268 || Creative
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BU Style on Apr 13, 2024
Birkenstock x The Great || $350 || Creative & Relaxed
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Chie Mihara || $450 || Creative & Polished
GRAMMAR: White Shirts for Your Style Personalities
• ABOUTGRAMMAR creates foundational elements of a modern minimalist wardrobe. Made in NYC from 100% organic cotton.
ABOUT
GRAMMAR creates foundational elements of a modern minimalist wardrobe. Made in NYC from 100% organic cotton.
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BU Style on Dec 1, 2023
Relaxed // The Declarative Shirt, $345
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BU Style on Dec 1, 2023
Classic // The Verb Shirt, $265
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BU Style on Dec 1, 2023
Polished // The Conjunction Shirt, $295
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BU Style on Dec 1, 2023
Soft // The Quotation Tee, $265
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BU Style on Dec 1, 2023
Magnetic // The Superlative Shirt, $375
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BU Style on Dec 1, 2023
Creative // The Preposition Shirt, $285
Spring Layering Looks
• Check the forecast and build your light layers like Legos! Below, you’ll find examples of how core-drobe pieces can mix, match, and work together based on the weather. (The forecasts are just examples—remember, everyone’s body regulates temperature differently!)We’ve used classic neutrals here—but you don’t have to! A core-drobe is all about showcasing your style personalities, your way.👉 Want help planning your outfits? Grab our free "Dress For Your Day" Guide
Check the forecast and build your light layers like Legos! Below, you’ll find examples of how core-drobe pieces can mix, match, and work together based on the weather. (The forecasts are just examples—remember, everyone’s body regulates temperature differently!)
We’ve used classic neutrals here—but you don’t have to! A core-drobe is all about showcasing your style personalities, your way.
👉 Want help planning your outfits? Grab our free "Dress For Your Day" Guide
CHILLY SPRING: 45F–65F, Chance of rain
CHILLY SPRING: 45F–70F, Chance of rain
BIG SPRING SWING: 50F–70F
BIG SPRING SWING: 50F–70F
BIG SPRING SWING: 50F–70F
BIG SPRING SWING: 50F–70F
WARMING UP BUT STILL SWINGING: 60F–77F
WARMING UP: 60F–75F, chance of rain
WARMING UP: 60F–70F, no more jackets!
FAKE SUMMER DAYS: 65F–85F; shirt worn open
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