It’s true: The poncho, one of the biggest trends of the summer, has hung around for fall to become hot again. Maybe you think it’s sloppy or too retro. Think again. Here are three reasons why you need to reconsider the poncho this fall:
Ponchos cover all: Wear a poncho, and no one will ever know that underneath it you’re wearing that wrinkled shirt that you picked up at Target for $5 four years ago.
Ponchos are warm, but not too warm: Fall is hot, then cold, then hot again. Be prepared with a lightweight layer that is easy to add or shed, depending on the temperature.
Look, Ma, no arms: Just like mittens keep you warmer than gloves, ponchos help seal in body heat so that you stay warm without adding bulk. This is a good thing, especially when that wind whips by on the “L” platform.
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Edited by Cara DiPasquale (cdipasquale@tribune.com) and Kris Karnopp (kkarnopp@tribune.com)
