In a city that’s grey, full of trees and constantly drizzled on,

In a city that’s grey, full of trees and constantly drizzled on, residents love to wear their fleece and flannel. Who can blame us? Fleece is warm and flannel rings “I love trees.” GQ Magazine wasn’t too keen on this long-going trend which is why it declared Seattle one of the Top 40 worst-dressed cities in the US. In response to this we went out in search of people who defied that sometimes granola, sometimes grungy Seattle image. Check out what we found.Photos by Chantal AndersonPublished on October 26, 2011

Meghan Paterson (http://www.meghanpaterson.com/), an artist from Vancouver, came down for the weekend for the Gabriel von Max show at the Frye Art Museum. The exhibition lasts until October 30. She loves her Doc Martens boots.

Meghan Paterson (http://www.meghanpaterson.com/), an artist from Vancouver, came down for the weekend for the Gabriel von Max show at the Frye Art Museum. The exhibition lasts until October 30. She loves her Doc Martens boots.

Meghan Paterson (http://www.meghanpaterson.com/), an artist from Vancouver, came down for the weekend for the Gabriel von Max show at the Frye Art Museum. The exhibition lasts until October 30. She loves her Doc Martens boots.

Meghan Paterson (http://www.meghanpaterson.com/), an artist from Vancouver, came down for the weekend for the Gabriel von Max show at the Frye Art Museum. The exhibition lasts until October 30. She loves her Doc Martens boots.

Carl Adelson originally from the Bay Area, is working on a film called Nothing Against Life. (http://nothingagainstlife.com/)

Carl Adelson originally from the Bay Area, is working on a film called Nothing Against Life. (http://nothingagainstlife.com/)

Carl Adelson originally from the Bay Area, is working on a film called Nothing Against Life. (http://nothingagainstlife.com/)

Carl Adelson originally from the Bay Area, is working on a film called Nothing Against Life. (http://nothingagainstlife.com/)

Mordan Dilon, a University of Washington art and business student says French Bulldog Wallace often steals the show when he's around.

Mordan Dilon, a University of Washington art and business student says French Bulldog Wallace often steals the show when he’s around.

Mordan Dilon, a University of Washington art and business student says French Bulldog Wallace often steals the show when he's around.

Mordan Dilon, a University of Washington art and business student says French Bulldog Wallace often steals the show when he’s around.

Allison Kramer, originally from Wisconsin, says her mom is her biggest style icon. When putting together an outfit she says, I look for slender lines, and anything long.

Allison Kramer, originally from Wisconsin, says her mom is her biggest style icon. When putting together an outfit she says, I look for slender lines, and anything long.

Curtis Steiner (http://www.curtissteiner.com/) owns an antique, jewelry and card store on Ballard Avenue. He loves his Georgian period antique ring. After living away from Seattle for years Steiner eventually made his return because the people are gentler here.

Curtis Steiner (http://www.curtissteiner.com/) owns an antique, jewelry and card store on Ballard Avenue. He loves his Georgian period antique ring. After living away from Seattle for years Steiner eventually made his return because the people are gentler here.

Curtis Steiner (http://www.curtissteiner.com/) owns an antique, jewelry and card store on Ballard Avenue. He loves his Georgian period antique ring. After living away from Seattle for years Steiner eventually made his return because the people are gentler here.

Curtis Steiner (http://www.curtissteiner.com/) owns an antique, jewelry and card store on Ballard Avenue. He loves his Georgian period antique ring. After living away from Seattle for years Steiner eventually made his return because the people are gentler here.

Miles Thomas says he stalked girlfriend Sena Lee before she knew him. They finally ended up meeting at a friend's engagement party. Lucky dude.

Miles Thomas says he stalked girlfriend Sena Lee before she knew him. They finally ended up meeting at a friend’s engagement party. Lucky dude.

Lesley Leggett likes wearing her boyfriend, Jon Decker's T-shirt. It was too small for me anyway, said Decker. Jon just picked up his Clark shoes at Five Steps Up in the University District a few weeks ago.

Lesley Leggett likes wearing her boyfriend, Jon Decker’s T-shirt. It was too small for me anyway, said Decker. Jon just picked up his Clark shoes at Five Steps Up in the University District a few weeks ago.

Hyun Choi found these tall boots by Vince Camuto on piperline.com.

Hyun Choi found these tall boots by Vince Camuto on piperline.com.

Gabrielle Reese Vaccaro is wearing a comfy Gap kids sweater. Her dad said he made it.

Gabrielle Reese Vaccaro is wearing a comfy Gap kids sweater. Her dad said he made it.

Janee Proffit strolls the market with her uncle Seth Goodman. Seth's sweater is from local Vancouver Island brand, Sitha. It's one of his favorites.

Janee Proffit strolls the market with her uncle Seth Goodman. Seth’s sweater is from local Vancouver Island brand, Sitha. It’s one of his favorites.

Janee Proffit strolls the market with her uncle Seth Goodman. Seth's sweater is from local Vancouver Island brand, Sitha. It's one of his favorites.

Janee Proffit strolls the market with her uncle Seth Goodman. Seth’s sweater is from local Vancouver Island brand, Sitha. It’s one of his favorites.

Janee Proffit strolls the market with her uncle Seth Goodman. Seth's sweater is from local Vancouver Island brand, Sitha. It's one of his favorites.

Janee Proffit strolls the market with her uncle Seth Goodman. Seth’s sweater is from local Vancouver Island brand, Sitha. It’s one of his favorites.

Chou Ha Ma is a New York transplant currently in Seattle working as a designer for Eddie Bauer. She picked up her Woolrich coat from Anthropologie and her glasses from Ici Berlin.

Chou Ha Ma is a New York transplant currently in Seattle working as a designer for Eddie Bauer. She picked up her Woolrich coat from Anthropologie and her glasses from Ici Berlin.

Chou Ha Ma is a New York transplant currently in Seattle working as a designer for Eddie Bauer. She picked up her Woolrich coat from Anthropologie and her glasses from Ici Berlin.

Chou Ha Ma is a New York transplant currently in Seattle working as a designer for Eddie Bauer. She picked up her Woolrich coat from Anthropologie and her glasses from Ici Berlin.

Chou Ha Ma is a New York transplant currently in Seattle working as a designer for Eddie Bauer. She picked up her Woolrich coat from Anthropologie and her glasses from Ici Berlin.

Chou Ha Ma is a New York transplant currently in Seattle working as a designer for Eddie Bauer. She picked up her Woolrich coat from Anthropologie and her glasses from Ici Berlin.

Julie Russell, manager of Cugini Cafe says the Shoreline Goodwill has all the best shoes. That's where she picked up these boots.

Julie Russell, manager of Cugini Cafe says the Shoreline Goodwill has all the best shoes. That’s where she picked up these boots.

Julie Russell, manager of Cugini Cafe says the Shoreline Goodwill has all the best shoes. That's where she picked up these boots.

Julie Russell, manager of Cugini Cafe says the Shoreline Goodwill has all the best shoes. That’s where she picked up these boots.

Hyun Choi found these tall boots by Vince Camuto on piperline.com.

Hyun Choi found these tall boots by Vince Camuto on piperline.com.

Hyun Choi found these tall boots by Vince Camuto on piperline.com.

Hyun Choi found these tall boots by Vince Camuto on piperline.com.