Dress for Provencal Winter

Being the crazed traveler that I am, I worried about what to pack, do I wear New York black? Provence is so colorful in summer including the clothes, what do people wear in December? I felt safe packing jeans, along with black sweaters, shirts, slacks and a skirt, along with colorful scarves, and as I engage in our daily people-watching exercises, feel I have hit it on the mark. Naturally, I picked up a few fresh scarves from my favorite scarf lady - Kim - who always keeps me supplied like a dealer for an addict - have to add to my collection, nothing goes to waste as each one gets warn. For next year I would definitely be more comfortable with an even heavier jacket or coat as although it is not very cold, the dampness adds to the feeling of cold and my leather jacket with quilted lining was fine but could be even warmer. I was surprised to see many women in shearlings and down. So my layers and shawls along with my favorite faux fur leopard print hat have all got me through the trip very comfortably.In discussing the weather with a friend's husband, he explained that right now the weather has been mild, maybe a little milder than usual, but by February it will be much colder and truly feel like it. We hope to be back in April for a week, but we shall see, to experience another season in Provence.