This "definition" taken from Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau is as accurate a description of the city's casually chic inhabitants as it is of the active metropolitan itself. As a mecca for corporate headquarters, balanced by lush green surroundings, the city takes on a style of cool sophistication, blending subtle colors and classic styles with just a touch urban flair and functional footwear.
Here are some shots from a great blog needle+thread documenting city slickers who take on the Seattle streets with style.
Of course, the birthplace of shopping dream Nordstrom also turns up the haute each spring with Seattle's fashion week April 15-18, as well as in nearby Bellevue fashion week in the fall, sponsored by Nordstrom. Here's a look at some of the styles you'll see...
As the skies turn a bit grayer we can take a style tip or two from Seattle locals. With a great raincoat, boots made for walking, and a travel coffee mug in hand, you can weather the weather in true casual city chic.
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