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What to wear in Charlotte?

Comfortable Clothes for Each Month & the Fashion Style in Charlotte.

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Clothes for the Seasons & each Month

We provide an overview of seasonal clothes and information on appropriate clothes for each month (Monthly Recommended Clothes).

Seasonal Overview

Our focus is on Charlotte, the city in North Carolina-US. Lucky for those planning a trip over there because they won't get stuck on what to wear. Summer temperatures can reach 90°F and winter temperatures can drop below freezing in Charlotte. Since our dressing culture is centered on the weather patterns, it's good to be in the light.

The hot season
If you are traveling to Charlotte between May and September, the appropriate clothes should be light. This is due to the high temperatures which are rather unforgiving. It can be quite a torture if you are clueless about these facts. Once you get used to it, your trip will be a smooth breeze. You will even want to do it all over again.

The cold season
You might be asking when is the right time for you to wear that cute coat you bought months ago? Not to worry, the cold season lasts a bit shorter than the hot one. Temperatures begin to cool down from the end of November all the way towards the end of February. A fun fact to know about Charlotte's climatic change is that its coldest month is January. This is the best time to get your cutest boots, coats and scarfs.

Monthly Recommended Clothes

The following are the recommended clothes for daytime and nighttime based on the average high/low temperatures for each month.

Jan - Mar
Apr - Jun
Jul - Sep
Oct - Dec

Recommended Clothes in Charlotte

month	Clothes
Jan	Daytime: A jacket or coat. Gloves and warm hat may be necessary. Nighttime: A down jacket, gloves, warm hat and so on.
Feb	Daytime: A light jacket, sweater, or light winter clothes (jacket or coat). Nighttime: A coat or down jacket, gloves, a warm hat and so on.
Mar	Daytime: A long-sleeved shirt, and a light jacket or sweater. Nighttime: A jacket or coat. Gloves and warm hat may be necessary.
Apr	Daytime: A long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater, but sometimes a short-sleeved shirt is good. Nighttime: A light jacket, sweater, or light winter clothes (jacket or coat).
May	Daytime: A T-shirt, tank top or short-sleeved shirt. Nighttime: A long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater, but sometimes a short-sleeved shirt is good.
Jun	Daytime: A T-shirt or tank top, and shorts or jeans. Nighttime: A short-sleeved shirt, sometimes a long-sleeved shirt.
Jul	Daytime: A T-shirt or tank top, and shorts or jeans. Nighttime: A short-sleeved shirt, sometimes a long-sleeved shirt.
Aug	Daytime: A T-shirt or tank top, and shorts or jeans. Nighttime: A short-sleeved shirt, sometimes a long-sleeved shirt.
Sep	Daytime: A T-shirt, tank top or short-sleeved shirt. Nighttime: A long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater, but sometimes a short-sleeved shirt is good.
Oct	Daytime: A long-sleeved shirt, light jacket or sweater, but sometimes a short-sleeved shirt is good. Nighttime: A light jacket, sweater, or light winter clothes (jacket or coat).
Nov	Daytime: A light jacket, sweater, or light winter clothes (jacket or coat). Nighttime: A jacket or coat. Gloves and warm hat may be necessary.
Dec	Daytime: A jacket or coat, you will need light winter clothes. Nighttime: A coat or down jacket, gloves, a warm hat and so on.

Average temperature

Low : Average low temperature, High : Average high temperature

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More Information

Charlotte is known for its extremity in each weather change. For instance, during the winter, it is usually very cold and wet. Same case applies to the summer which is extremely hot. Summer temperatures can reach 90°F and winter temperatures can drop below freezing.

Suitable clothing

The weather conditions should never cause you to lose your sense of fashion. On the contrary, you should be more keen on your taste for fashion than you have ever been. Since we have known that the better part of the year in Charlotte is centered on high temperatures, wear some light clothing. This is where all the tank tops and booty shorts come in handy. As for the men, some beach shorts and muscle tees would do you a lot of good. Not only does it feel good to dress according to the pattern, it makes you look good.

For the cold weather

If you want to avoid hefty baggage during your trip, put on something that you can peel off easily. In case your body temperature is something to go by, you may want to put on something light on the inside and some warm clothing on top. This way, you can lose the warm toppings with so much ease. Charlotte is the land of the wild and free. Jump right into the vast ocean and swim with the free fish.

The right measures

As the weather patterns change, your skin has a hard time trying to adjust. This should never bar you from releasing your wild, adventurous self. Instead, you should take all precautions to safeguard your skin from the harsh effects. For example, carrying all the genuine lotions will curb all side effects that the climate might have on your skin. At the same time, you shouldn't expose yourself to the weather effects directly. For instance, the sun does have some precarious effects on your bare skin. Avoid it at all costs unless you have a sunscreen that will prevent the harmful UV rays.

Take things easy

Since your trip to Charlotte is supposed to be pure fun and leisure, you should take things easy. This is not an adventure in the wild that should get you all worked up and tense. Go with the flow and you will leave this great city with precious memories.

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