It’s getting hot outside in Atlanta, Georgia. Do you have the right clothes to wear for the season?

The weather is on the chilly side, but the sun throughout the day makes for a pleasant atmosphere. Some cities don’t even all four seasons, but we do here.

How To Dress In Atlanta: Spring Edition

The leaves are starting to fall and the wind is chilly in the mornings. In Atlanta, you’ll want to choose balanced clothing that exudes relaxation. The last thing you want to do is dress uptight, with all these layers on.

When the weather gets brisk, you can wear a light wool sweater, some cotton slacks and you’ll be good to go.

No matter whether you’re visiting Atlanta or live in the city, dressing for the weather has long been a sport.  Here’s what to wear in Atlanta in all four seasons.

Unlike many metropolitan cities, Atlanta offers the opportunities for true fashionistas to show some skin the majority of the year. But there’s always the annual cold snap!

What To Wear In Atlanta, Georgia When it Gets Cold

First of all, here’s a little about the Atlanta climate: Like much of Georgia, Atlanta is a place of annually long hot summers and mild winters, although it would seem that it’s getting colder in recent years.

Humidity in North Georgia can be considered high as you approach the Appalachian Mountain ridge, but the region can also be subject to sudden summer thunderstorms.

According to the EPA, the sea level in Georgia is rising about an inch every decade. But we’ve got a loooonnng time before we worry about that, right?

Anyway, here’s what to wear in Atlanta:

Atlanta in the fall: What To Wear

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In the autumn, Atlanta transforms into a special place. Restaurants and parties are buzzing with possibilities, the night air hits you different.

The song birds sing a hushed tone: In the background TV, you hear the Georgia Bulldogs clashing against the might of the SEC: It’s the best time to dress up in Atlanta.

4 fall sweaters you’ll love this autumn

If you’re going out on the town, a wrinkle-free blazer or light sweater should be all you need until mid-November.

That’s when you’ll need to break out a light jacket. Of course, the occasional cold snap will begin to roll in after that.

Wool blouse

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Usually a wool blouse or similar top should do the trick for Atlanta weather in the fall.

What To Wear in Atlanta in Winter

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Fashionable Atlantans will tell you that it’s time to break out the leather: jackets, pants and blazers.

Timberland Boots


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Those less acclimated to the cold will choose to don layers and spend as little time outside as they can.

Black Leather Coat

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For extra insulation, make sure you buy some leggings that can keep the cold at bay.

Men can always opt for wool socks and long johns underneath.

Explore Your Atlanta, Your Way

First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:

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