But Baby It’s Cold Outside
It’s official: winter is coming. The holiday season has arrived and is causing the temperature to drop more and more each week. You might feel unprepared for the colder weather with a closet full of summer clothes. It might be fun buying a whole new wardrobe for the winter season, but less so when you see your bank account after. However, there are many quick and easy hacks to get around this. Skip the shopping spree and learn how to style the clothes you already have to be more suitable for the chilly weather.
Basic winter staples
You can still look polished and presentable while staying warm in the winter. Instead of buying an immense amount of new clothing, you can buy some winter staples to add to your closet. The first item to invest in is a neutral-colored coat or jacket. With the help of this thick jacket in your wardrobe, you can still wear the other outfits you have without worrying about freezing. It is also the ideal addition, as you can easily take it off if you go inside somewhere warm. One style that is currently dominating the fashion scene is puffer jackets. They are thick and guaranteed to keep you warm this season. Another piece that is a must-have to combat the colder weather is a long sleeve turtleneck. You can either get a bodysuit or tuck it into whatever bottoms you decide to pair it with. Wear it under t-shirts, sweatshirts, dresses, and any other cute top for an extra layer of warmth. You can find many different ways to style these basic pieces, while still having fashionable outfits for days.
Same clothes, different season
There are a few tricks you can implement this season so you can stay warm with the clothes you have been wearing all year. The first hack is essential for the winter and is commonly known as layering. A popular staple used to layer clothes, as mentioned earlier, is the long sleeve turtleneck. This enables you to wear your favorite tanks and tops even in the cold weather, as the turtleneck can turn any outfit into a more cozy one. This way, your spring and summer tops will not stay boarded up in your closet, collecting dust. Instead, this practice allows you to wear the majority of your wardrobe without being held back by the hauntingly low temperatures.
Keeping it neutral
When looking for winter articles of clothing, it is best to buy versatile ones to create multiple outfits. One way of achieving this is by purchasing articles of clothing in neutral colors. These colors include black, white, brown, and nude tones. Adding neutral clothes to any outfit is easy and worry-free since they match without throwing off the color scheme. By buying more neutral tones, you can pair them with more bold colors that will still stand out. For example, a neutral-colored jacket matched with a bright top creates a cohesive outfit while keeping you warm. You don’t want to be limited by your wardrobe, and these diverse pieces can broaden your styling possibilities. There are many ways to avoid buying a whole new wardrobe to fight the cold weather while also utilizing your current collection of clothes in your outfits. This winter, you can keep warm and stylish without breaking the bank.
Written by: Grace Kauderer, Photography: Ally Lain, Design: Anna Keller, Social Media: Kayla Rudy