What to wear over suit in 50-60 degree weather?

[That Guy]

I will be in Washington DC for work this week. Daytime temperatures will be in the 50s, and I will be wearing suits. Seems too warm for my wool overcoat. I have a longish raincoat, but it's not supposed to rain. I could wear just the suit, but I worry that it's too cold for that. Any advice? Thank you!

 

[atoms]

I'm from the midwest and have a hard time thinking I would need a coat in 50 degree weather. That's not the answer you're looking for but for me I'd be fine with an undershirt, normal to heavy button up, and the suit.

 

[texas_jack]

The rain coat. 50s isn't that cold unless it's windy and if it's windy the raincoat will be perfect.

 

[texas_jack]

Dp

 

[NewYorkBuck]

I think 50-60 degree weather is perfect suit-only weather. If you like, make it a heavier suit w a heavier shirt, but save wind and rain, you'll be fine.

 

[ter1413]

Take the raincoat. If it is cool, wear it. If not, just go with the suit.

 

[aravenel]



Take the raincoat. If it is cool, wear it. If not, just go with the suit.

/thread

 

[DC Office Hack]

Ideally, a covert coat.

I often wear my wool topcoat in DC when it's in the 50s, but whenever I do so, I find myself wishing I had a covert coat.

 

[Quadcammer]

may not be SF approved, but id wear a fleece suit and a scarf if you like. I tuck it into the suit jacket. Not ideal if you are fully conservative business dress but looks fine other wise.

 

[hugeevilrobot]

Also in DC here- suit, heavy scarf, and warm gloves do the trick if you are moving around (walking to metro vs driving)

 

[DC Office Hack]

By the way, if you wore a rain coat, I don't think people would object or notice. That might be the best, most practical solution if you don't want to go coat-less and don't own a covert coat.

 

[Nicola]

Don't you have a light weight overcoat?

If it's 50F during the day you'll need to bring something for the evenings.

 

[GBR]

Too warm for any over coat so don't bother.

 

[JayJay]

I was in DC for a week a month ago when the daytime temps were in the 50's. I took my unlined rain coat, and it came in handy for the cool evenings when temps were in the 30's.

 

[ErkkiJokumies]

I'd say it helps if you have a vest. With that no coat needed I presume.