what to wear in Phoenix in December

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Nov 15th, 2010 | 02:07 PM

bargem

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what to wear in Phoenix in December

I'll be traveling from cold Washington DC to Phoenix for a few days in early December. What do people wear? Do they still wear white pants or cropped pants or sandals that time of year. Thanks so much.

Nov 15th, 2010 | 02:25 PM

HappyTrvlr

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No to all the above. Long pants, long sleeves most of the time, a fleece jacket at times.

Nov 15th, 2010 | 03:00 PM

DebitNM

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You might be able to wear cropped pants and short sleeves, but please no white pants. You will need warmer clothes for evening and no sandals. Locals will be wearing sweaters, hats and mittens, etc. so they are easy to spot.

Nov 15th, 2010 | 03:12 PM

bargem

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Whew! Sounds like the weather and attitude is like fall here - put the summer clothes away but no need for heavy sweaters and warm coats. thanks!

Nov 15th, 2010 | 03:27 PM

bigtyke

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I don't know about fashion, but for comfort, summer clothes may be appropriate during the day if you are in the sun. After the sun starts to go down, it can get chilly.

(I wore shorts every day one year)

Dec 22nd, 2010 | 07:28 PM

GiuliaPiraino

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The OP is probably here right now roasting in this "December" weather, it's almost 80 degrees, good God!!!

Dec 22nd, 2010 | 07:54 PM

DebitNM

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80? Don't know where you are but not in Scottsdale or East Valley. Not for the past week, it hasn't been anywhere near 80. Overcast, rain, 60's to low 70's.

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Dec 23rd, 2010 | 04:08 AM

GiuliaPiraino

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Im in Tempe, it was 76 this week! Ok, maybe not quite 80 but close enough! Today it's cooled off~!

Dec 23rd, 2010 | 04:10 AM

GiuliaPiraino

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It was 82 degrees on Dec 13th, this has been a HOT December~

Dec 23rd, 2010 | 04:11 AM

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GiuliaPiraino

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It is hilarious how people here wear puffy vests and Ugg boots when it's near 80 outside, just because it's "winter", that always cracks me up.

Dec 23rd, 2010 | 06:17 AM

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DebitNM

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We got here on the 17th and 80 was a far memory.

Dec 23rd, 2010 | 06:57 AM

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GiuliaPiraino

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Ugh, to me 75 is close enough to 80. THis year has been a horribly long, hot summer. So hard to get into the Christmas spirit when it's not at least in the 60's. 64 today and it looks like it's going to stay under 71 though for the rest of the month, I certainly hope so!!!