I Just Moved From New York to L.A. and Already Dress So Differently—Here's How

Like a lot of people last year, my life was completely uprooted in the midst of the pandemic.

Not only did I land a new job in Los Angeles, but I also took on a move across the country from Brooklyn to a city I had barely been to before. Moving to L.A. had always been on my bucket list, but there's nothing like a lockdown to make you realize how valuable space and easy access to the outdoors can be. So after selling or donating every piece of furniture I own, I made the trek from New York City to the west coast.

I quickly realized a few things: umbrellas and heavy boots are obsolete and it's just about always chilly after dark no matter how warm it is during the day. That meant editing out a ton of my previous winter boots and coats and adopting versatile pieces that withstand the daily oscillation between blaring sun and cool nights. During the process of settling into my new city, (I have always been an east coast girl) I had a lot more wardrobe epiphanies that lead me to completely reconfigure my closet. No doubt, the pandemic played a role in a few of these changes, but the cultural shift from hyperactive urban life to relaxed west coast life was the biggest factor. To see all of the swaps and changes I've made adapting to my new lifestyle, keep scrolling below.