The past few days have been particularly chilly, making it even more difficult to strike a balance between style and functionality. The good news is, you will not have to sacrifice one for the other if you hear it from me.
Make sure to grab the largest coat in your closet
Winter has been certainly made its presence felt in our SA shores with the past few days being the coldest yet this season. As the temperatures continue to drop, the challenge to maintain a stylish look while keeping warm becomes all the more daunting.
It is a struggle that many of us can relate to, especially when we have to leave the comfort of our homes and brave the chilly outdoors whether for work, travel or simply running errands.
Grab a cup of cocoa and get ready to learn how to brave the cold without compromising on your personal style.
Layering and wearing as little as possible under your largest coat yet, are the two tried and trusted ways to keep warm and stay on your style cause.
Heavily layered, for these super cold days is a definite YES! The biggest secrete to layering is that proportion and color coordination is everything.
Avoid looking frumpy and messing up your great body and good height by pairing all big sizes at once. There was a time when this kind of styling was a thing but.. not anymore especially in 2023 when the in-thing is now tailored and fitted clothing.
Great color coordination is important when layering, especially now that preaching mixing neutral tone together and breaking them with a different colour bag is all over clothing store displays, instagram, tick tock, fashion YouTube channels and blogs.
Pay attention to lengths. When done right, it can flatter your height and stature as well so, choosing wisely is key.
Style Tip: Size matters. Not everyone can get away with over sized coats. To achieve this look, lookout for cut and detailing in terms of buttoning, pocket size & positioning etc.
Pairing light and heavy materials is useful in avoiding being dragged down by the weight of your outfit. This is my own personal fav looks to style myself. It has that lady-like feel to it.
Style Tip: Own a pair of knee-high or thigh-high boots to best accommodate over the knee coats. It is daring, classy and chic.
Opting for warm, sweet colors can create a powerful sense of coziness and warmth. Harnessing the psychology behind this choice is an effective way to manipulate the mind into thinking that it is not as cold as it actually is.
Whether you intentionally intend to be noticed or not, go big or go home and pick the most striking color patterns from your knitwear closet.
The primary focal point derived from these two stylistic suggestions is the principle of proportion. It is essential to exercise moderation in all aspects. This advice is particularly helpful for those who may feel hesitant, especially when it comes to layering, due to concerns of impracticality and hindered mobility in a professional setting.
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