Staying Stylish and Warm
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December 16, 2009It appears despite weather forecasts going on about it all week I under estimated how cold it was going to be today.
This morning I WAS wearing this. It felt quite chic. the dress is a shift and I belted the cardigan in over the top for a fitted look.
Dress - Pilot about 8 years ago * Cardigan - Primark * Black Tights - New Look * Heeled Brogues - New Look * Belt & Pearl Scarf Pin - Vintage * Maroon Bow - Made from a bow tie
Don’t worry though, despite what the picture looks like I haven’t evaporated, I was just so cold that I had to swap to an outfit that I was able to concentrate on work in. Namely this……
Whilst I’m busy playing the part of the cliched blogger who works in her PJs I thought I’d share a few top tips to stay toasty warm AND chic. Tips I am evidently unable to follow myself, or at least not using the clothes in my suitcase this morning. But they ARE excellent tips.
If, like me, you live in a temperate climate, then it’s unlikely you’ll have ice forming on your eyebrows, but it can still get pretty chilly….
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Layers
This is the first and most important tip I can offer. There is simply no way round it if you want to look chic and warm.
Lots of fine layers are warmer than one thick one as they trap air between them. They also have the added bonus of meaning you can strip them off in over heated shops and restaurants.
Here you can keep it chic by layering a shift dress over a polo neck, adding a longline cardigan and layering patterned tights over a block colour. If it’s really cold you could also add a silk camisole underneath and wear boots and socks on your feet. If I was at home and had a polo neck to hand this is what I might have done with this mornings outfit!
- Natural Materials
- Invest in a good winter coat
- Warm up your extremities
- Stay Indoors
Outside is way over rated in my opinion. You can keep your snowball fights. I’d rather sit by a roaring fire with a heavily spiked hot chocolate. Yummy.
Picture by Let Ideas Compete
8 Comments
Layering is always best! Thin cashmere cardigans add tons of warmth without any bulk.
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I’ve been thinking about this myself since today it was freezing in the morning, warm during the day and freezing again in the evening.
I love your tips.
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Kristen – If I can find cashmere second hand I’ll go for that! If not it’s plain old wool for me!
Angel – I know that’s the problem with temperate climates too. Cardigans are a must…
Laura – I think the key is to keep the layers as thin as possible to avoid too much bulk!
Although I live in a cold climate, have yet to get the hang of layering. Someone should offer a course in these things. Your tips help. Thanks!
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Is that the cliche? sounds liek a dream to me, would love to work/blog in my pjs!
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Great blog post! 🙂 Have you tried littlewoods or very.co.uk for cashmere cardis? Its seems like something they would have! xx
though i cheer your practical attire change, i must say your first outfit was smashing. how clever of you to turn a bow tie into a brooch!
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I totally agree about layering! In some ways, I enjoy winter more because I have more opportunities to mix several pieces of clothing in one outfit.
My own take and staying chic and warm focused a little more on outerwear (//closet-coach.com/2009/12/17/secrets-of-dressing-well-while-staying-warm/); it seems we are in synch in the opinion of a good coat!
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