So, I'm getting ready to leave for Madrid. I will be there for 3 months and I leave on Wednesday, Jan. 11th. I'm having a hard time packing; I'm not exactly sure of the style in Madrid and also the weather and how it will change during my 3 month stay.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks
-Michelle

So we're talking about mid-January to mid-April. Well, first, pack half for winter (February is the month that Madrid gets its snow - if it snows) and so this month and next you'll need winter clothes and a good coat. For March and April you'll find it more springlike so a medium-weight jacket and a few sweaters should be fine too. As for style, you can leave your tennis shoes at home (unless you plan to go to the gym - although lots of people wear tennis shoes in everyday life but they're in the minority) but bring your comfortable leather walking shoes. Jeans for everyday are fine - make 'em tight, though, as that's the style.

Good luck to you and hopefully we'll see you at next month's tentatively planned "Party with MadridMan in Madrid!" gathering.

Saludos, MadridMan (I lived in Columbus until about 10 days ago)

MadridMan, where did you move to???

hawaiianbelle, I moved to Madrid almost a couple weeks ago - and loving every minute of it so far!

Happy Packing! Saludos, MadridMan

Shell,

I was there from February-July of 2005 and found that my most used item of clothing I brought was a thin, lined trench-style coat (ended above my knees). I got mine at Old Navy for about $40-ish, and loved it. It was warm enough (with a sweater underneath) for the so-called "winter" that I experienced in Madrid, but was still stylish and didn't set me apart from the locals. (this Wisconsin girl LOVED seeing the Madrilenos freak out at a few flakes of snow! )