A calendar isn’t necessary to feel the change in seasons. Mornings are cooler. Soon freezing temperatures will arrive — first in the early morning hours, then all night, and finally into the day. Exact timing and extent varies widely in the United States due to geographic differences.
Do you remember the wind? Often from the north or northwest, it brings cold polar air. Are you stepping outside? Time for an extra layer of clothing — that summer shirt leaves you with gooseflesh.
Have you considered one of these?
Cloaks are not as popular as coats these days. But they have a certain charm. They feel warm and cozy when you’re walking. The attached hood keeps the ears warm. One button or fastener in the front is usually sufficient. Have you ever owned a cloak?
In the historical romance, Stitching a Dream, the seamstress heroine sews herself a gray, wool cloak for winter. It was fashionable in 1851 Illinois. Can you imagine her taking her basket to the grocer on a winter day? Check out the book blurb at the link. https://amzn.to/3VwoeFh
