Spring Glaswegian Fashion

About a month ago, we had some gorgeous weather here in Glasgow -- sunny skies, warm temperatures,  all you could want for a precursor of summer.  Of course, as a maintenance guy in the park warned me that might be all the good weather for the whole summer.  Complaining about the weather is a common point between Scots and Mainers, maybe it's living in the northern climes, but I always wonder what people in southern parts talk about in casual conversations.  When I first lived in San Francisco, I would try to talk about the weather but quickly realized no-one was interested because there was nothing to discuss, and this was northern California where there is slight variety in the weather.

Anyway, the nice days here allowed me to check out the warm weather fashions, which included lots of dresses, cropped leggings and flats.

Despite the higher temperatures, people held onto their scarves, though no wooly ones, just fashion ones.

Tight jeans still ubiquitous

Some people kept the boots going, but traded out their heavy coats for blazers

Some people didn't leave enough to the imagination

So, warm weather fashions:
scarves
blazers or long sweaters
flats or Chuck Taylor trainers (sneakers, both low and high-tops)
belted dresses
cropped leggings
skinny jeans


Of course, the weather has turned again, so we're back to coats and sweaters, but one thing I found is the weather is completely unpredictable here (checking the weather forecast is basically useless).  I'll keep you posted if any new trends emerge.

Winter Glaswegian Fashion

Okay, so you know you want to dress like the Scots! Since we live near the university we see many young fashionistas. Here are some general rules: dark colors, no sneakers, dress up.

The Main Uniform

Young gals: black or patterned tights, shorts or short black skirt, scarf, boots (any length -- knee, calf, ankle), sweaters or Ts

Older gals: same as above, just longer skirts and no shorts, please

Gents: fitted jeans, dress shoes (often with pointy toes), collared shirt

Boots all the time, with everything -- skirts, tight pants, jeggings, skinny jeans, etc.

The short black skirt, tights and boots -- seen everywhere here and in the US.

A new one for me: shorts and tights -- very popular! Although sometimes you can see the parts of the tights not meant to be seen, which detracts from the look A LOT.

Ugg boots, still?!?

Men do wear kilts!

And here's a universal fashion don't

Overall, we find the big city Scots to be very stylish, but sensibly dressed. Since you almost always get all weather possibilities in one day -- rain, sun, clouds -- you can see why boots and scarves are popular. As spring continues, I'll give you an update on the warmer weather fashions when they emerge.