The following scenario has happened to me every year since I’ve lived in New York: I step outside on a clear, sunny day, donning my t-shirt and a pair of jeans expecting comfortable weather. In fact, the sun’s so bright I even break out my Ray Bans, but the moment I leave my dorm room I’m alerted to my freezing nipples greeting people at full attention. I let out an appropriately blood-curdling scream, but to no avail---now I’m getting weird looks and I’m almost late to class.
This unfortunate situation has been on my mind ever since I witnessed shivering girls (and guys, actually) wearing only lingerie and cat ears stumble through the snow in heels, and I’d like to say I stand in solidarity with you. Some of us just weren’t expecting a blizzard before our Fall Break. If you’re at all like my roommate and took your boat shoes out for a spin on Saturday night only to land on your ass, here are tips for always being ready for whatever type of weather New York decides to throw at us.
