A winterized model at Burberry Prorsum, Fall 2008 RTW
While rushing to the subway the other morning all bundled up, I thought about how our style habits change with the changing seasons. Here are some tips for adjusting fashionably to freezing temperatures:
- Leave a few pairs of shoes at work. Wear sturdy, warm, comfortable boots on your way to work. They will allow you to walk quickly and reduces chances of slipping on ice! You can change into heels or heeled boots when you are safely on dry office floor. Leaving shoes at work will avoid lugging them with you or worse, forgetting them all together.
- Layer, layer, layer! A turtleneck under a blouse. A woven shirt under a sweater. A long sleeve T under a sleeveless dress. Cardigans over everything. You get the picture.
- Wear cozy tights. Tights are a winter fashion opportunity. Buy a selection of thick opaque tights in a variety of colours, textures and patterns and let them dress up a simple dress or skirt. Currently in my tights drawer: purple tights, herringbone pattern tights, and space dyed sweater tights.
- Stock up on scarves. Scarves are THE must have accessory for winter. Wrap it around your face and neck on the way to work and wear it as an accessory in chilly offices. I personally hate turtlenecks (I feel like I`m choking!) so a scarf is a great way to feel cozy and warm and add personality to your office outfit.
- Wear a hat! (and defy hat head) About 40% of heat loss is through your head. Let me repeat: Wear a hat!! It will go a long way to keeping you warm. To avoid hat head, make sure your hair is completely dry before putting one on. After you reach your destination, remove your hat and take a few seconds to fluff up your hair again.
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I am also a tights lover. I find tights and a dress/skirt a much more fun way to dress in the winter than boring old pants and sweater!
I was the first person in my middle school to wear bright tights under shorts and skirts. A year later, it was THE thing to wear. They are my favorite accessory. Scarves have always worked well for me as well. Hats and layers are also a huge part of my fashion style. it's good to see that people are finally catching on. Now i just have to find a place in my high school to stash my shoes...
Great winter tips!
Trisch, I'm glad you found them helpful! Let me know if there is something else you'd like to read about.
You are a fashion influencer! I love it. Any tips for readers on how to pull off hats?
Awesome tips! Thanks