I’m as guilty as the next person for complaining repeatedly that the sun has gone and been replaced by (lots of) rain, cold and some more rain. However, after finally coming to terms with this tragic change in weather I then took the time to gather my winter clothes from where I stuffed them under my bed at the first sign of summer and have had the joy of re-discovering some winter wardrobe gems. Shock horror, winter dressing can actually be quite fun! Not convinced? Here’s a few of the reasons why…
Tartan
The best of winter prints. Wear it in the form of a cute little dress to work or on a night out with boots, as a huge shawl, as trousers with heels for dinner. You get the drift.
Layers
Ahhhh, winter is so. cold. Keep vaguely warm by layering many items from your wardrobe. Keep layering in check by choosing one area of your body to silhouette. Think leather trousers with a big jumper, coat or shawl draped around your shoulders to keep the look sophisticated rather than Joey from Friends in the scene where he wear all of Chandler’s clothes. (Just me?!)
New coat shopping
There is nothing more exciting than the purchase of a new winter coat. Nothing.
Big pants
Long gone are the days of uncomfortable knickers under flimsy summer dresses. Hellooooooooooo big pants! Joy.
So long beauty regime
As it’s pretty obvious you won’t be removing those tights until March, now’s the time your strict tanning, painting and shaving beauty regime can get left by the wayside. While we’re at it, no need for salads or after work gym trips. A layer of fat is totally necessary to survive these harsh winter months. Hi sharing bag of Maltesers for one.
More layers
So. Toasty.
Boots
Beautiful new boots are a winter essential. Of course, you’ll need a flat pair for commuting through the snowstorms to work, a small heeled pair for when you actually make it to the office, a high heeled pair for nights out and at least one pair of thigh highs for dates, dinners, you know the usual.
Puffa jackets
At no other time of the year is it acceptable to look quite so ridiculously wrapped up. Come winter, those laughing looks will become lingering, jealous ones. We adore the Moncler’s Puffa-esque jackets.
Thermal underwear
As with puffa jackets, there’s a slim window of the year between the end of November and beginning of January where it becomes socially acceptable to wear what would otherwise be only appropriate for those over the age 80 and under the age of five to wear. Probably best to pop down to M&S now to stock up, just to be prepared of course.
Hats
Hats are tricky. You’re either a hat person, or you’re just not. Now, I fall very firmly into the latter group of people however, we all know that you lose most of your heat through your head (if you didn’t, there’s your lesson of the day.) With that being said, everyone becomes a hat person in winter as hats become an essential. Conserve heat and look great at the same time with a berry knit beanie or classic fedora, or throw caution (and style) to the wind and layer up in your thermal underwear, puffa jacket and whatever fluffy bobble hat you think will provide most warmth!
