Dressing in winter doesn't need to be hard. The hard part is getting out of bed when it's -1 degrees outside and the heater hasn't kicked in yet ugh! Bring back summer I say...but there's no getting out of it, so might as well make the most of the cold weather by dressing to impress.
There's a huge difference between wearing what you want and wearing what will keep you warm. I used to make the mistake of dressing in whatever the heck I wanted without taking into consideration the climate I was in. I didn't like coats cause they were too bulky and you have to remove it and cart it around when you got inside. This resulted in many a cold and freezing my butt off wherever I went. BUT you don't have to suffer anymore. Here are just a few of my favourite winter inspo outfits that I've invested in for this winter.
A coat...number one!
A coat is the most important investment for the colder months. Especially if you live in a freezing climate like me. Brrr. I suggest you do spend some money on a good quality coat. One that will give you warmth, being comfortable is a must and spending money on a good coat will hopefully mean that it'll last you through a couple of seasons. If this is the case make sure you go for a classic colour, like your traditional black (always a safe bet), dark grey or a nice beige or caramel colour. With that said it's always best to have more than one coat in your cupboard so that you can have some fun with different colours and patterns as the seasons dictate styles and trends.
Here are my picks.
Experiment with a cape. I'm on the look out for the perfect one :)
Classic black. You can never go wrong.
Go for a splash of colour. They don't need to be full length either, you can have coats of all different lengths.
I actually own this one :)
Knits!
I love em~ can't get enough.
I'm so glad they are now acceptable to wear outside of the house ;)
They don't have to be neutral colours either. Colour is still all the rage so why don't you try matching a coloured knit with a fun print.
Boots
Boots are a must in winter when you spend any more than 5 minutes outside. I have about a 10 minute walk to work from my car in the mornings and evenings when the day is at its coldest. When I wear flats my feet FAH-REEZE! But when i'm wearing my boots it's the dream! This season i've only really been into ankle boots.
Scarves & Hats ~ the bigger the better!
Hats aren't as essential but a scarf can be the difference between being super cold and comfortable. Especially when it's windy. I have a pretty big scarf collection in all different colours, textures and sizes. One to go with pretty much any outfit.
Me in my winter hat :)
These scarves are all neutral but don't be afraid to wear a bright colour. Especially if your outfit is all black or plain or neutral it is easy to throw on a coloured scarf to brighten up your outfit. Doing this will also lift your mood on a dreary winters day.
xo
