THE DRESSING â—½ TIPS
Winter Looks
by Marcy Lytle
Black Athleisure – I am NOT an athleisure lover. However, I do have a couple suits just for those cozy winter days where I need comfort and warmth. This black one fits the bill, because it’s leisurely comfortable, but the zip top and the material of the suit is also elevated enough to wear out shopping or running errands. It’s from Amazon.
It’s January, time to pull out the coats and sweaters and tights and cozy shoes…if you haven’t already! And sometimes, it’s hard to know what to wear when it’s so cold outside. I do have some layering t-shirts and thicker socks just for this time of year! And here are inspirational looks for you this month:
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Gray ribbed knit - I love this ribbed knit dress from Walmart, pared with gray tights, and contrasted with a gold coat and winter hat. I added a warm layering tee underneath and some suece flats with gold details. How about those buttons down the sides of the dress?
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Plaid skirt – I just happened upon this plaid skirt at a discount store and snapped it up. It’s great to wear with those new opaque taupe tights this season, and boots. And then I can choose any sweater combo for the top. A pretty skirt is a fun closet accessory to have for those dressy outings.
Brown sweater dress – This dress was a purchase on a whim from Walmart and when I tried it on, I realized it was way too short for a dress on me – even if I wore tights! However, I kept it to wear as a top and I love it. Sweater dresses are cozy, and if they’re a bit short, then keep and wear with your favorite bottoms!
Brooch – These pins are in this winter, and I see them everywhere. You can purchase new ones, visit a vintage store and grab some very cool retro ones, and you can wear them on everything and in every way! I have some from my mom, and some of my own are old now! One way to keep a heavy brooch from flopping is to pin it through to your bra strap – it works!
Monochromatic – I put together several monochromatic looks in my closet in the fall and snapped photos of them, and saved them. This is one. It’s all cream with just an accent or two. A cream button sweater with a cream warm layer underneath, cream jeans and a cream bag. Sometimes, wearing all one color looks chic and fun!
A Suede Jacket – I found this one at a discount store and it adds so much warmth and class to any outfit, whether it’s jeans, faux leather pants, or a skirt. A great winter piece to have for now…and for years to come.
Blue coat – I found this coat on Amazon and purchased it before we traveled to Vermont, back in October. It’s so pretty, and not just the ordinary black or brown, but rather a pop of color. Blue goes with a lot of outfits, and it will be a nice hue even as spring approaches and cold days linger…
Now is a good time to purchase some warm pieces because they probably are already on sale, to make room for the bathing suits – isn’t that maddening? They show up in January!
Sigh….
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Enjoy the winter in all its glory and look good, while you’re doing it.