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not cheap

rains is good
would recomend

you don't all that shit friend

>>8720695

You don't need this shit. Everything's inside and we all have cars here. Doesn't get below 45-50 all too often. Just wear what you think is fa. Nobody dresses for the weather here. Especially don't bring an umbrella

You should probably get a nice umbrella.

>>8721353
Don't

Nobody in Seattle uses an umbrella. You'll look like a tourist who is afraid of the rain.

>>8721241
>>8721344
>>8721395
Don't listen to these guys bro, they're trolling you. It rains CONSTANTLY up here. Like seriously, biblical levels of torrential downpour. If you're not decked out in completely rubberized rain gear from head to toe, expect to be wet right through to you underwear basically 100% of the time.

>>8721353
Listen to this guy, he knows what's up. Get two, just in case.

>>8721545
Have you ever been to Seattle?

Motherfucking Blue Owl Workshop is in Fremont, a district of Seattle. They're one of the bigger vendors of raw denim and have extremely close ties with Momotaro. Doing a collaboration with them apparently.

Also, don't worry too much about the rain. It's vastly overblown. I don't think I own anything waterproof except some hiking boots and a raincoat I haven't had to wear in years.

>>8721545
This guy is trolling you though.

Does it rain in the northwest a lot? Fuck yes.

Is it a 24/7, 7 day a week deluge that makes Noah's ark look like a rubber duck in a kiddie pool on a warm summer day? Absolutely not.

More often than not during the fall and winter it will be overcast and have a light drizzle. But cities like New York, Boston and Miami actually get way more total precipitation.

>>8721594
Did you miss the part where I said "up here?" I live here bro

Seattle is more of a perennial drizzle than. Don't know where the reputation of constant downpours came from. I think it's hilarious since Seattle drivers are some of the worst I've ever seen, even more so in the rain.

Just get a black Kirkland brand soft-shell for $18 and you're good for rain gear. For real.

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>>8721628
I swear OP, if you listen to these guys you'll regret it

>>8720695
OP as someone living in pacific NW you will at least want an umbrella + shoes that can handle water

Is that mandatory???? Not buy any means but you will have better experience

>>8721632
This. Also, go to Tacoma when you get the chance. Nice place.

>>8721628

>kirkland


dude you're on a fashion board and you recommend COSTCO shit??? lmao

>>8721615
this guy is trolling you. you actually needa be careful. the torrential downpours that occur are frighteningly dangerous. the drainage system in seattle is a little fucked since seattle was built on top of a burned down version of itself. curb and gutter drains do not drain often and can flood up the the tops of some car tires.

>>8720695
born and raised in seattle, people usually just wear some sort of northface or whatever rain shell jacket. HOWEVER, it doesn't hurt to carry an umbrella especially if you have nice clothes or are carrying SCHOOL WORK, which will get wet if you are walking around campus.

people don't use umbrellas but fuck it, they are so much easier if you are walking outside much.

>>8721646
this. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Seattle_Fire the great seattle fire of 1889 really fucked up seattle in general. the city is only 22 feet above its remains. flooding happens so damn fast. rubber boots and clothing for sure op, the "drizzle" trolls are obvious and need to stop.

Rubber boots, Grundens overalls, a black waterproof trench coat and an umbrella are a necessity.

>>8721645
ur on a fashion board and dress like this - honestly costco would prob look better

>>8721344
>>8721395
This guy's right, don't get a damn umbrella, dont waste your money on waterproof shit. just get a car or stay inside. It's not like any all-day activities occur outside in SEA when it rains. As far as walking from class to class, just get a coat and don't step in puddles.

>>8721671
and btw, if you dont already own at least one umbrella, wtf is wrong with you OP?

>>8720695
i went to UW for 10 years and worked in the Space Needle visiting elliot bay and working at Pikes Place throwing fish into the market and wore literally normal clothes. I visited Frasier's house in shorts in December. Don't listen to the fucks saying you need trenches, boots, and umbrellas. Unnecessary.

qt Seattle hipster grills will get so fucking wet watching you get soaked to the bone walking through the rain with no coat or umbrella. Trust me on this brah.

Source: Live in Tacoma. Come and visit some time. Bring your most expensive watch.

>>8721669

at least when I walk down the street I don't have to deal with people laughing behind my back lmao

>>8721684
no im sure they laugh at u to ur face u 5'4 beta fag

>>8721684
what a massive faggot

>>8721684
fuck you

>>8721692
tunks y r u so mad all da time

>>8721697
>>8721702
hello trunks' ugly gf. welcome to 4chan

>>8721684
tbh im on #teamtrunks now

>>8721692

...I'm 6'

why do you keep insisting I'm short? Sounds like you're projecting.

also why so much hate trunks? I really didn't give a shit about you but you're always following my posts and posting my pictures.

"those who stir the shit lick the spoon"

anyway I just hope you get over whatever personal crisis you're going through at the moment which causes you to lash out on the internet

>>8721684
>>8721692
GUYS
GUYS
BOYS

relax
you both dress like shit =)

trunks is trying tho

>>8721742
>blah blah blah
Tbh I dont even like that faggot but you're literally the shittiest trip ever, at least Earth is amusing. You on the other is just completely useless and do not belong here at all

don't worry, I like you Chloe fiend :)
at least you try to be helpful and not shitpost

>>8721748
shut the fuck up faggot all you do is dress in the safest raf pieces and look like shite
but u are trying tho
at being a fag that is lmao

>>8721644
HAHA. Listen to this guy OP. Also I hear SeaTac is where all the cool kids go.

I go to U of O and I recommend a pair of water proof shoes, I use nike frees 5.0 black and for my boots I spray them.. A waterproof jacket WITH A HOOD is good. Like a shell type of deal. I have one from Helly Hansen and it's great.. GET WATERPROOF, NOT WATER RESISTENT. Looking to buy one from Norse Projects new line for this winter/spring as well.

Umbrellas are useful but sometimes overkill.

Beanies and fleeces are great, wool sweaters and socks.

Pants are debatable. Just don't wear something that gets super dark with colors. Get raw denim or black pants. Have fun. Dressing for the rain is great. Love cold weather. Sick layering

Lived in the Seattle area my whole life. I don't own any specifically waterproof shoes or rain jacket.

You can just wear normal clothes. Just get some kind of waterproof shell. You will see a lot of North Face jackets here.
I do advise against wearing canvas shoes when its wet out. From my experience wearing converses the water seeps through the seams on the sole and also any water that splashes the top will get through.

I'd advise against an umbrella because you will look like a tourist or foreigner with one. Not to mention the winds will make your umbrella useless and just ruin them. Just put on the hood of your jacket.

I don't think you need to buy a specifically waterproof backpack either. Most backpacks have a sort of rubber coating inside that keeps it resistant, and its good enough. Occasionally you will get a little bit of seepage during the big storms, but its rare enough.

Lol. I live in Seattle, too, and these are some of the funniest trolls I've ever seen on /fa/. First off, OP, you DEFINITELY want to avoid Tacoma. It's like the Mogadishu of the Pacific Northwest. Seriously. Second, it really doesn't even rain all that much here. Get a decent rain shell and you're good to go. Honest.

>>8723993
Tacoma is totally mellow, it's got nice museums and cafés and whatever. Shopping wise it's shit but it's still a fine place to chill

>>8722019
this is the best advice ITT. Waterproof shit really isn't important unless you're working outside all the time.

OP here, thought this thread was dead. Anyways, I just moved to Portland this summer so I haven't been able to see how PNW fall/winter is. I don't have a car so that's not really an option for staying dry and I'll probably be carrying my laptop every day so I think a waterproof backpack would be safer. I guess shoes aren't a big deal, but I'd like a parka or something since all i have right now is a water resistant Columbia jacket. Thanks for all the Tacoma recommendations by the way, I'm looking forward to getting AIDS from a very /fa/ stab wound

>>8724741
Also where are some /fa/ stores in Seattle. I live next to a Steven Alan and Frances May in Portland right now, I don't want to be let down

>>8724750

Totokaelo is pretty neat

>>8724663
There are parts of Tacoma even the cops won't go to.
People are murdered over $1 crack debts.
That bid fucking mall is okay I guess, but why fucking bother?

>>8720695
just get a decent rainjacket.
Just whatever you do, don't bring an umbrella

I went to UW, you could always tell the out of state students because they were the ones with umbrellas.
Seattle is the type of place that might get a half of inch a rain in a day, but it will fall over the entire 24 hours, most of the time your own body heat will keep you dry.

>>8725417
Downtown is sweet, nice old buildings, art galleries, bunch of antique stores, musem of glass, art, and history. As long as your not being a idiot and going into hilltop or some shit it's totally fine

>>8724663
This guy knows. I'm in Tacoma, and it's just fine. I've been harassed/mugged in Seattle three times and never been bothered in Tacoma, and I live in Central/Hilltop. There are some awesome restaurants and bars (Hilltop Kitchen, Marrow, The Red Hot) and St. Helens, Stadium, and Downtown are all improving noticeably over the years.

The niggers have mostly been pushed into South Tacoma, and Lakewood.

>>8720695
Born and raised in Seattle. You don't need waterproof shoes or a waterproof bag - a leather boot like a Doc Marten would easily be enough for the days when it's actually raining (not just misty/drizzly). Just don't wear canvas sneaks when it's raining. I don't think I've ever used an umbrella in my life. Get a ubiquitous raincoat from North Face or Patagonia, or a fishtail parka.

Bit of a plug because I work there (creative not sales) but Totokaelo is the best store in the city. It's on 10th between Pike and Pine (near Seattle U/Bobby Morris playfield) and they stock lots of cool (expensive) shit like Acne, APC, Jil, Ann D, Yohji, Rick, and lesser-known designers. The men's store is down a flight of stairs and it's a super cool space - white floor and walls with a giant wood shelf of shoes.

There's also Barneys (inside Pacific Place mall) Nordstrom (linked to Pacific Place) and Allsaints as well as H&M downtown. I can't believe there's not a Uniqlo yet.

Fjallraven (on 1st, south of the market) is cool but not super /fa/ in the traditional sense - Scandinavian winter-wear mostly, but it doesn't get that cold.

>>8721610 Seconded. Blue Owl has a crazy selection and fantastic customer service if you are at all interested in raw denim, but it caters more to workwear.

Embrace the muted palettes of October-March.

>>8726576
how the fuck did you get a job there? I am moving to Seattle next year and would love to work there (visited this summer) but have no idea how I would get a job there.

>>8726576

Your store looks nice but it's way too expensive for me, do you have any poorfag recommendations other than the obvious thrift store scene?

>>8721545
using an umbrella in seattle is the one sign of being a fuccboi tourist

i don't even live anywhere near there and i know this, what's your excuse

live innawoods outside of seattle

i can say that first off, typically a hoodie or a hardshell will do just fine, hoodie for most days when it's overcast or drizzle, but when it actually rains a hardshell is fine if you plan on walking.

if you are going to be walking most places or doing work outside, it would be good to invest in some rainproof gear, a nice rainproof jacket, waterproof shoes, maybe even pants as well, however, if you will be driving, using public transportation, walking briefly or staying indoors, a hoodie or light parka will do just fine.

as far as shoes go, like i said, if you plan on walking or working outside, get some waterproof shoes, but if you aren't doing either of those, any shoe will do fine, just dodge puddles.

>>8727207
Well I actually started as an intern but their stylist assistant and photography assistant both recently left so I got promoted. I guess I'm the "creative assistant" until I go back to school.
I saw a posting for the internship, walked in the retail location and happened to meet the current stylist. I gave him my resume, wrote a cover letter that night, and got an interview a couple days later.

They seem to be hiring all the time.
The twitter and instagram feeds have postings every so often, and totokaelo.com/careers has stuff too. You might need prior experience to work in sales, but I didn't have the amount of education they wanted for the internship. I would imagine they care more if you are good with people and have a good fashion sense.

Inventory is pretty much what you'd think, and management/marketing/e-commerce/etc. is much more of an office job than something like sales or creative.

What's your skillset? What do you want to do?

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>>8727371
I only own a couple of pieces in that range because I'm also poorfag. In the city itself thrift stores are honestly your best bet for really cool pieces besides the others I listed. Urban outfitters, like nordstrom and the rack, has a lot of crap, but occasionally some stuff worth your while. Crossroads and the like are more expensive than Value Village but they're also more likely to have cool shit.
Honestly the range for /fa/ clothes in my mind goes h&m, zara, thrift stores, nordstrom, and then a power gap until you get to totokaelo which carries everything above that. I think there's a hole for a mid-tier boutique which doesn't happen in like NY. Nordstrom would be there except 85% is bad. I guess streetwear fills that hole, but I don't know too much about it. I feel like most of /fa/ is wearing a lot of cheaper basics with maybe one expensive piece, or a lot of expensive pieces.

>>8729472
thanks for responding! I'd really like to work with the clothes and maybe do sales/modeling if that's a possibility. not extremely knowledgable when it comes to fashion but it is a huge interest and I'm learning more every day. have about 3 years retail experience so that might be good, and my girlfriend and I are moving to seattle next summer so I still have some time to learn about more things beforehand. she actually has a degree in photography and has a lot of work experience with that so so she was interested in applying for one of the creative jobs. you think you could maybe drop me your email? i'd love to talk to you about this more about totokaelo/seattle.

>>8729759
would rather not post personal email here, but send me a quick one and we can talk more: throwaway1930503702 at gmail dot com

>>8729759
I would rather not post my personal email, but send one to throwaway1930503702 at gmail dot com and we can continue talking
:)

>>8729759
I would rather not post my personal email here, but send one to throwaway1930503702 at gmail dot com and we can continue talking.

Seattle Meetup anyone?

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Seattle bro here also going to uni. It rains often, but only drizzle. It's pretty rare to see downpours like you would see in the East.

Get an umbrella, only use it for heavy stuff. People will laugh at you if you use it for day to day sprinkles. To us, it looks like you're wearing a hazmat suit. People will stare.

Get a nice coat and some waterproof boots. That's really all you need. Most people here won't bother with even that, just walk out in the rain because it's so common that no one gives a shit.

>>8720695
-How are you affording to go to college out of state? just for my personal curiosity

I live in Seattle and bus+walk 10 minutes to my office. I wear a Barbour and Red Wings during the winter which are out of the 100 dollar range.

You can definitely get away with a shell in terms of rain, but you should definitely get shoes that aren't suede/canvas since they'll just get wet.

Filson and Freeman are local places that make some great weather gear if you want to splurge.

Umbrellas are definitely touristy and it doesn't pour often.

Recent winters have a few weeks in the 30s but that's unusual, so cold weather gear is less necessary but you might want to go skiing or something.

>>8735044

1. rich parents that pay
2. huge amount of debt (250k+)
3. full ride scholarship + job (highly unlikely)

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